# JoyaTimer vs Prayer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prayer at 55% against JoyaTimer's 0%. Prayer also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JoyaTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Prayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoyaTimer | Prayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyatimer/id495395194/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daishin Ueyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/495395197) | [HANBUNCO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436677464) |

## What reviewers say

### JoyaTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyatimer/id495395194)

This app helps you precisely time bell strikes, inspired by a Japanese New Year's tradition. It allows customization of strike intervals and counts, with a special mode to ensure the final strike lands exactly at midnight. Features include sound and vibration alerts, with additional modes for quick starts and timing challenges.

**Highlights:** Customizable strike interval and count, Joya Mode for precise midnight timing, Sound and vibration alerts, Device stays awake while timer runs, Compass for orientation, Start Now and Game Mode (Beta)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate a cup of coffee. | $0.99 | one-time |


### Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayer-sutras/id498933432)

This app offers a collection of Japanese sutras for remembrance and prayer for deceased loved ones. It includes instrumental sounds and a recording function, allowing users to personalize their spiritual practice. Users can also display photos of those they wish to honor.

**Highlights:** 78 Japanese sutras, Instrumental sounds (drum, singing bowl), Recording function, Customizable sutra playback order, Photo display for loved ones, Preset landscape images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| HEART SUTRA | $1.99 | one-time |
| NICHIREN SHU HOUBENPONDAINI | $1.99 | one-time |
| SHINSHU OOTANIHA SHOUSHINGE | $1.99 | one-time |
| SHINSHU OOTANIHA NENBUTSU | $1.99 | one-time |
| JOUDOSHINSHU HONGANJIHA SHOUSHINNENBUTSUGE | $1.99 | one-time |
| KOUYASAN SHINGONSHU SANKI | $1.99 | one-time |
| KOUYASAN SHINGONSHU HEART SUTRA | $1.99 | one-time |
| SHINGONSHU CHISANHA HEART SUTRA | $1.99 | one-time |
| SOUTOU SHU FUMONBONGE | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoyaTimer free?

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

### Is Prayer free?

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

### Do JoyaTimer or Prayer have ads?

Neither JoyaTimer nor Prayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JoyaTimer or Prayer?

JoyaTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Prayer every 2 months. Most recently, JoyaTimer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Prayer on October 3, 2026.

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