# ChantBuddy vs Daimoku Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Daimoku Counter at 5.0 against ChantBuddy's 4.5. ChantBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (649 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChantBuddy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Daimoku Counter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daimoku Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChantBuddy has 649 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ChantBuddy's written reviews are positive against 82% of Daimoku Counter's.

ChantBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Daimoku Counter every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChantBuddy | Daimoku Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chantbuddy-daimoku-tracking/id483290672/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daimoku-counter/id1108799490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OriCo](https://appshunter.io/developer/483290675) | [KOUSEI KURODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/890740420) |

## What reviewers say

### ChantBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chantbuddy-daimoku-tracking/id483290672)

This app serves as a mobile companion for tracking chanting progress and offers motivation to achieve personal goals. It includes features for logging chanting sessions, setting goals with visual aids, and connecting with a community for encouragement. Users can access free features or upgrade for advanced functionalities like audio chanting and detailed progress reports.

**Highlights:** Track daimoku progress, Set and visualize goals, Log chanting sessions, Community encouragement features, Gongyo liturgy text, Daimoku audio options (upgrade), Progress charts and reports (upgrade)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gongyo | $1.99 | one-time |
| ChantBuddy Upgrade Package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for daily practice
- 👍 Supports chanting and goal tracking
- 💡 Provides daily encouragement and access to resources
- 👍 Useful for isolated practitioners
- 👍 Helps learn Gongyo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Paid features and hidden fees
- 🔧 Inconsistent and needs improvements
- 🔧 Timer and tracking issues
- 🔧 Audio quality and playback problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Timer stops unexpectedly
- Incorrect daimoku tracking
- Compatibility issues with OS updates
- Unresponsive support

**Requested features**

- Ability to review past daily encouragement
- Better goal tracking and progress visualization
- More customization options
- Improved audio quality and playback
- Syncing across devices


### Daimoku Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daimoku-counter/id1108799490)

Track your spiritual chanting practice with a customizable timer and detailed history. Organize prayers, view chanting progress, and access sacred texts. This app helps you focus on your practice with helpful reminders and visual aids.

**Highlights:** Customizable chanting timer, Daimoku progress tracking, Prayer list organization, Chanting history and charts, Access to sacred texts, Weekly practice reminders, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| remove ads. | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Tip | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChantBuddy free?

ChantBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daimoku Counter free?

Daimoku Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChantBuddy or Daimoku Counter?

Daimoku Counter is rated higher. ChantBuddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Daimoku Counter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ChantBuddy or Daimoku Counter have ads?

Daimoku Counter shows ads; ChantBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChantBuddy or Daimoku Counter?

ChantBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daimoku Counter every 10 days. Most recently, ChantBuddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Daimoku Counter on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*