Count Mantras vs Dhyan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Count Mantras
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**Count Mantras** is a beautiful japa companion for Hindu mantras, a mala of 108, and a daily streak. **JAPA & MALA** Tap the lotus or use Play / Next on the lock screen. Watch 108 beads fill, hear a soft chime, and offer one complete mala. **SACRED LIBRARY** Gayatri Mantra, Mahamrityunjaya, Om Namah Shivaya, Ganapati, Hanuman Chalisa (full reading), Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, Om Namo Narayanaya, Sri Ram japa, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Guru mantra, Shanti mantra, Murugan (Om Saravanabhava), Ayyappa saranam, Venkateswara, and Chamundi. Each mantra includes Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning, when to chant, and cultural context. **BELIEFS & KNOWLEDGE** Short guides on why 108, what japa is, how to use a mala, Om, sandhya, and bhakti. **LANGUAGES** 21 languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Nepali, Sanskrit, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Indonesian, Japanese, and Chinese. Switch anytime in Settings. Search to find yours quickly. **STREAKS** Keep a daily lamp of practice. See malas today, lifetime japas, and recent history. **DESIGN** Temple gold and saffron, high-resolution lotus, diya, mandala, and Om artwork, plus celebration animation when a mala is complete. Ads appear in a few places so Count Mantras can stay free. Japa counts, language, and streak stay on your device. Made with devotion by Sreedhar Lakshmanan **Β© 2026 Sai Laksha Technologies**
Dhyan
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Dhyan is your comprehensive guide to spiritual devotion with a rich collection of Hindu God Chalisa, Mantra, Katha, Aarti, Live Darshan, and Japa Counter, available in both Hindi and English. Enjoy seamless offline access, perfect for moments of reflection anytime, anywhere. Embrace spirituality with Dhyanβan essential tool for your spiritual journey, now available for free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dhyan at none against Count Mantras's shown. Dhyan also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Count Mantras | Dhyan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sreedhar Lakshmanan | rakesh kumar |
In-app purchases
Count Mantras
No in-app purchases
Dhyan
No in-app purchases









