Comparison

お経のアプリ 写経 vs Easy Sutra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

お経のアプリ 写経

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このアプリは、日蓮宗の僧侶が作った写経アプリです。 ・スマホの画面に向かって指やタッチペンを使って一文字ずつ書いていきます。 ・「一々文々 是真仏」(いちいちもんもん ぜしんぶつ)お経の一文字一文字は、全て仏さまだと言われています。  一文字ずつ丁寧に写経してみましょう。 ・法華経から「自我偈」「方便品」「宝塔偈」「神力品」「観音偈」「欲令衆」「御題目」のお経を収録しています。 ・通勤中など気軽にどこでも写経をすることができます。 ・完成した写経は、ご自宅のプリンターから印刷したり、SNSを使って送信することもできます。 ※このアプリでは広告は表示されません。

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Easy Sutra

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Easy Sutra A Buddhist scripture reader that helps you read the core teachings of Buddhism clearly and easily, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana sutras. Easy Sutra is an application that helps readers access the core teachings of Buddhism in the clearest and easiest way, from the Nikayas of Early Buddhism to major Mahayana scriptures. It is more than a simple text archive. It is built to support daily recitation, reflection, and steady learning in one quiet reading space. 1. Comfortable reading and fast navigation Paragraph-based reading layout: Long scripture passages are organized into clear sections, making them easier to read and understand. Fast offline search: Find sutra titles and passages quickly, even without an internet connection. Smart Data Management: Swipe left on any sutra card on the home screen to clear its downloaded text and manage storage space. (Your bookmarks and memos remain perfectly safe.) Lightning-Fast Startup: With the new optimized data loading, the app opens instantly. Bookmarks and reading progress: Save important passages and continue naturally from where you left off. 2. TTS reading for daily recitation Built-in device TTS: Listen to scriptures using your device's native speech engine. Real-time highlight and auto-scroll: Follow the current passage visually while listening. Tap-to-read and smart resume: Tap any paragraph to start reading from that exact point and continue smoothly after a pause. 3. Memos and commentary for deeper study Independent memo system: Your memos are stored separately from bookmarks, so removing a bookmark does not erase your notes. CSV backup and restore: Export important memos for personal backup and restore them later when needed. Paragraph-by-paragraph commentary: Where commentary is available, Easy Sutra helps readers understand the meaning and context of each passage more deeply. 4. Tablet support and privacy-first design Split view on larger screens: Read translation and source text together for a more immersive study experience. Intelligent Typography: Automatically applies the most beautiful premium fonts tailored to your language, with options to customize them in settings. Offline-centered design: Core data such as bookmarks, memos, reading progress, and preferences stays on your device. Support for 6 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Hong Kong Chinese. Recommended for Readers who want to study Buddhist scriptures a little every day. Users who want to listen to sutras with built-in TTS. People who want to combine reading, notes, and commentary in one app. Tablet users who want to view translation and source text together. Current Version: v1.1.0+ Start a more thoughtful Buddhist reading experience with Easy Sutra today.

Screenshots

お経のアプリ 写経4 screens
Easy Sutra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Sutra at every 2 weeks against お経のアプリ 写経's every 31 months. Easy Sutra also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

お経のアプリ 写経 ships an update every 31 months, Easy Sutra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
お経のアプリ 写経 versus Easy Sutra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterお経のアプリ 写経Easy Sutra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAoi SugizakiKyungsoo Ryu

In-app purchases

None

お経のアプリ 写経

No in-app purchases

None

Easy Sutra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is お経のアプリ 写経 free?
お経のアプリ 写経 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Sutra free?
Easy Sutra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, お経のアプリ 写経 or Easy Sutra?
お経のアプリ 写経 ships an update every 31 months, and Easy Sutra every 2 weeks. Most recently, お経のアプリ 写経 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Easy Sutra on October 25, 2026.

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