Comparison

Japa+ vs Tandan

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

Head to head
About

Japa+

This app 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 for flexible practice.

Highlights
  • Mantra counting
  • Round tracking
  • Configurable vibration feedback
  • Customizable mantras per round
  • Simple and 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

Tandan

A culture-first dating platform designed for Northeast India, focusing on meaningful connections and safety. It incorporates traditional games and clan exogamy rules to foster authentic relationships.

Highlights
  • Culture-first social discovery
  • SafePace AI & GloMeter chat
  • Traditional "Likkon" heritage game
  • Clan exogamy matching
  • 16-Personality type compatibility
  • Offline-first chat
  • Mutual waving & verified profiles
Features
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Tandan — Trust-First Dating & Meaningful Connections for Northeast India Looking for a modern, respectful way to make real connections rooted in shared heritage? Tandan is a culture-first social discovery and relationship platform engineered specifically for the 45+ million population and 220+ indigenous tribes of Northeast India. Mainstream generic apps overlook our region's rich diversity, customary traditions, and safety needs. Tandan natively represents our communities through authentic clan exogamy rules, traditional icebreaker games, and an innovative, level-locked safety engine. --- WHY TANDAN IS UNIQUE: 1. SafePace AI & GloMeter Progressive Chat: Your privacy and safety are paramount. Tandan replaces unsafe open messaging with SafePace AI and the GloMeter connection tracker: - Levels 1–4: Safe, respectful in-app texting. Unsolicited phone numbers and social media handles are automatically detected and restricted by SafePace AI. - Level 5: Once mutual trust is proven through genuine conversation, media and contact sharing seamlessly unlock. 2. Traditional "Likkon" Heritage Game: Say goodbye to superficial, mindless swiping. We have digitized "Likkon," the authentic Manipuri bachelor/bachelorette social game. Roll traditional cowry shells, answer values-based Q&As, break the ice, and match based on character, humor, and compatibility. 3. Yek / Salai Clan Exogamy Engine: Tandan is the only platform that honors ancestral customary laws. Select your tribe and clan (Meetei Yek/Salai, Naga, Kuki, Mizo, Khasi, Garo, and more). Our intelligent matching algorithm automatically respects clan exogamy rules to preserve cultural values. 4. 16-Personality Type Compatibility: Discover how your communication styles, values, and temperaments align before you take the conversation forward. 5. Offline-First Chat & Lightweight Performance: Never lose access to your meaningful conversations. Tandan safely caches your chats offline so you can read and draft messages seamlessly, even with intermittent connectivity in hilly regions. 6. Mutual Waving & Verified Profiles: Connect with peace of mind. Conversations only unlock through mutual consent ("Waves"), ensuring zero spam, zero bots, and a community of authentic, verified singles. --- SAFETY, PRIVACY & COMMUNITY STANDARDS: - 100% Consent-Driven: Only mutual matches can initiate chats. - Instant Moderation: 1-tap blocking, reporting with screenshot submission, and automated SafePace AI filtering. - Complete Data Control: 1-tap instant account and profile deletion available in Settings. - Age Restriction: Strictly for adults aged 18 and above. --- SUBSCRIPTIONS & TERMS (EULA): Tandan offers optional auto-renewable premium subscriptions: - Tandan Plus (Monthly) - Tandan Gold (Monthly) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://tandan-app.firebaseapp.com/privacy_safety.html

Screenshots

Japa+3 screens
Tandan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Japa+ at none against Tandan's 4. Japa+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Tandan's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price and ads 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. Tandan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Japa+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japa+ ships an update every 8 months, Tandan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Japa+ versus Tandan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapa+Tandan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristopher NorrisKhundrakpam Singh

Customer experience

Japa+

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Tandan

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Japa+

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tandan

Subscriptions2
  • Tandan Plus$0.991 Month
  • Tandan Gold$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • 50 Rolls$0.99
  • 120 Rolls$0.99

Questions

Is Japa+ free?
Japa+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tandan free?
Tandan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japa+ or Tandan have ads?
Neither Japa+ nor Tandan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Japa+ or Tandan?
Japa+ ships an update every 8 months, and Tandan fortnightly. Most recently, Japa+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tandan on November 1, 2026.

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