Comparison

Japa+ vs ShakthiSankhya

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Japa+

This simple application helps you count mantras and rounds during meditation. It offers configurable vibration feedback for completed mantras and allows you to set the number of mantras per round, making it convenient even without a physical mala.

Highlights
  • Mantra counting
  • Round tracking
  • Configurable vibration feedback
  • Customizable mantras per round
  • Simple, easy-to-use interface
Features
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The easy to use, simple japa counting app! This is a great tool to use when you don't have your japa mala or it is difficult to use. Featuring a configurable vibration for completed mantras for easy use when you're not looking at your phone. You can also choose the number of mantras per round if you're not using a 108 bead mala.

About

ShakthiSankhya

Features
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With the divine blessings of our Revered Gurujis Sri Sreevidhya Nanda Natha (H K Madhusudhan Rao) and Sri Gnananda Natha (Goteti Srinivasa Rao), hailing from Sri Gnana Peetam (Guhananda Mandali), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India — we present to you Shakthi Sankhya: Guru Led Energy Tracking. Always Free & Ad-Free Just as no one should disturb your spiritual journey, this app honors your practice with pure silence—completely free, no ads, no distractions, ever. Your dhyanam deserves respect; so does your digital space. Experience the next generation of mantra, Japam, and discipline tracking, built to empower both practitioners and Gurus or spiritual mentors. Whether learning from a guru or practicing independently, Shakthi Sankhya transforms daily practice into a vibrant, community-connected adventure, blending ancient wisdom with modern design. Common Features (Practitioners & Gurus) • Instant Japam Counter: Track repetitions effortlessly through tap-based input, set session goals. • Session History: Access complete logs of personal and group practice—including dates, counts — for meaningful reflection. • Flexible Feedback: Suggest new features, report bugs, and easily communicate with the community to shape your spiritual journey. • Secure & Synced: Enjoy robust authentication (email), encrypted data protection, and mobile-friendly responsive layouts for seamless access and privacy. Features for Practitioners • Personal Dashboard: Visualize progress with rich aura gradients, detailed historical logs, and insightful session analysis. • Role-Adaptive Experience: Enjoy tailored dashboards and navigation, with features suited to both beginners and advanced practitioners for optimal guidance. Features for Gurus • Gurukul Leadership: Organize spiritual communities, and inspire collective achievement among disciples. • Advanced Oversight: Monitor member progress, view holistic stats, target achievements. Why Shakthi Sankhya Is Unique • Always Free & Ad-Free • Community Depth: Built from the ground up for Gurukul-based spiritual practice, yet perfect for individual seekers. • Next-Level Privacy: Feedback and progress are encrypted, viewable only by authorized gurus, creating a trusted environment for all spiritual journeys. • Universal Platform: Fully optimized for mobile and tablet; designed with accessibility and delight as top priorities. Rediscover what it means to track your spiritual practice—make every mantra, milestone, and message count. With Shakthi Sankhya, the journey matters as much as the destination. Your Data, Your Say – Own it, Delete it Your journey is always in your hands. Shakthi Sankhya gives you complete freedom to delete your account whenever you choose. All your personal data will be permanently erased, leaving no traces behind. We believe true spiritual practice thrives on trust and independence—your information belongs only to you.

Screenshots

Japa+3 screens
ShakthiSankhya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShakthiSankhya at monthly against Japa+'s every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japa+ ships an update every 13 months, ShakthiSankhya monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Japa+ versus ShakthiSankhya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapa+ShakthiSankhya
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher NorrisSaideep Gajula

In-app purchases

None

Japa+

No in-app purchases

None

ShakthiSankhya

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Japa+ free?
Japa+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShakthiSankhya free?
ShakthiSankhya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Japa+ or ShakthiSankhya have ads?
Neither Japa+ nor ShakthiSankhya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Japa+ or ShakthiSankhya?
Japa+ ships an update every 13 months, and ShakthiSankhya monthly. Most recently, Japa+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShakthiSankhya on October 25, 2026.

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