# Prayer vs D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D at none against Prayer's 10. D also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Prayer's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 35%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prayer ships an update every 2 months, D every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prayer | D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HANBUNCO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436677464) | [Hiromi Fujita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364801021) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-rec/id1364801022)

This app helps users track their Daimoku chanting sessions using a stopwatch, manage personal prayers, and set and monitor progress towards chanting goals. It offers trend analysis, reminders, and a calendar for anniversaries, all while functioning offline.

**Highlights:** Offline Daimoku recording, Prayer management (add, edit, delete), Target setting and progress tracking, Daimoku trend analysis, Customizable reminders, Anniversary calendar

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prayer free?

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

### Is D free?

D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Prayer or D have ads?

Neither Prayer nor D shows ads.

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

Prayer ships an update every 2 months, and D every 5 days. Most recently, Prayer was updated on October 3, 2026 and D on October 15, 2026.

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