# Prayer vs Zen Tapper

The clearest difference is ads: Prayer at none against Zen Tapper's shown. Prayer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Zen Tapper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Prayer ships an update every 2 months, Zen Tapper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prayer | Zen Tapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-tapper/id6451433911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HANBUNCO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436677464) | [河南恒修居网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548407949) |

## 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 |


### Zen Tapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-tapper/id6451433911)

This app provides a portable monastery experience for Buddhist practitioners. It features a Buddhist calendar, auspicious timing guidance, and virtual Dharma tools like a wooden fish and singing bowl to aid in meditation and chanting.

**Highlights:** Buddhist calendar with observances, Auspicious timing for rituals, Virtual wooden fish and rosary, Singing bowl for focus, Incense offering visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Scriptures Publication | $1.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prayer free?

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

### Is Zen Tapper free?

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

### Do Prayer or Zen Tapper have ads?

Zen Tapper shows ads; Prayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Prayer or Zen Tapper?

Prayer ships an update every 2 months, and Zen Tapper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Prayer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Zen Tapper on June 4, 2026.

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