Comparison

Buddha Chanting Machine vs 共念 ChantCounter

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

Head to head
About

Buddha Chanting Machine

This app provides a convenient way to listen to Buddhist chants and music anytime, anywhere. It's designed to create a peaceful atmosphere for home practice, offer relaxation during work breaks, and accompany you during travel.

Highlights
  • Portable Buddhist audio player
  • Offline listening
  • Relaxing Buddhist music
  • Creates peaceful atmosphere
  • Suitable for home, work, and travel
Features
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Namo Amitabha. Buddhist Machine is a traditional chanting player and meditation companion for daily practice, featuring纯净Buddhist audio in an elegant, distraction-free design. Features: - Looping Audio:精选sutra tracks with background playback and lock screen controls - Scrolling Scripture: Sutra text scrolls gently to support mindful focus - Meditation Timer: Quick-select 5/15/30/60 min timer with auto-pause - Merit Donation: Optional offerings to support the app's development - Clean Aesthetic: KaiTi calligraphy, warm gold tones, serene and dignified May this sound pervade all directions. Boundless merit. May all beings awaken together. Namo Amitabha.

About

共念 ChantCounter

Features
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共念 ChantCounter 是一款為念佛、誦經、抄經與共修而設計的隨身修行輔助工具。 從一聲佛號、一段經文,到一筆一畫的抄寫與跨地共修,我們將傳統修持方式融入清淨、易用的數位空間,讓手機成為方便親近經典、安住身心的行動道場。 【核心特色與功能】 1. 即時同步與清淨共修 親友與同修即使身處不同地點,也能加入同一道場共同精進。即時共修可同步累計大家的念誦數量;亦可選擇較少干擾的批次共修方式,完成後再一次送出紀錄。 支援透過道場代碼、QR Code、邀請連結或公開道場搜尋加入,適合親友、團體與各類共修活動。 2. 經文與佛號自動語音誦讀 支援多部經文、咒語、傳世善書及佛號的語音導讀,方便日常聆聽、跟誦與薰習。依篇章提供錄音或裝置語音,可調整播放速度、重複播放及定時時間。 閱讀時可配合朗讀高亮與自動捲動跟讀,並依內容切換原文或白話版本。部分佛號另提供不同語音版本,讓您選擇適合自己的修持方式。裝置語音導讀需有對應的系統語音。 3. 專注而便利的數位抄經 多部經文、咒語、佛號及部分經典善文皆可進行逐字抄寫。您可以使用手指或觸控筆書寫,並依個人習慣選擇不同筆觸與格線樣式;適用字元可搭配筆順示範練習。 抄寫進度與筆觸設定會保存在裝置中,離開後仍可繼續;完成後亦可記錄迴向、查看完成稿,或預覽並列印保存,讓一筆一畫都成為專注修持的過程。 4. 收錄經文、咒語與傳世經典善文 除了佛教經文、咒語與懺文,也收錄《了凡四訓》、《菜根譚》、《道德經》、《三字經》及《朱子治家格言》等傳世經典。 部分內容另提供白話版本與詞語注解,方便閱讀、理解與日常學習,讓古聖先賢的智慧自然融入生活。 5. 經文記憶與個人化設定 系統會記錄上次離開的閱讀位置,長篇經文不必一次完成,下次開啟即可從原處繼續。您也可以自由調整字型大小、捲動速度與閱讀方式,並自行加入需要的經文及佛號,建立符合個人修持需求的專屬內容。 中文閱讀畫面可切換原文、注音或漢語拼音顯示,幫助辨識讀音,並保留原文內容。標音為中文參考讀音,尚未逐篇校訂,不代表梵語或藏語原音。 6. 多種計數模式與清淨介面 提供大計數器、佛號及經文等不同修持模式,搭配簡潔、沉穩的操作介面,減少不必要的視覺干擾。支援左滑扣除、右滑確認歸零等手勢操作,亦可設定每日目標、自訂常念佛號,讓念誦計數更直覺流暢。 提供繁體中文、簡體中文、韓文、日文、越南文與泰文介面。經文、解說與語音的語言依各項內容而異。 7. 功德迴向與修持紀錄 念誦或抄寫完成後,可記錄迴向對象與迴向文。修持紀錄簿整合念誦及抄經歷史,方便查看每日明細、月曆摘要與累計成果。 個人自修及抄經資料預設保存在您的裝置中;可匯出、匯入個人計數備份檔。登入帳號後,則可使用道場身分與雲端共修功能。道場共修與雲端同步需要網路連線。 【關於清淨空間與營運】 我們重視清淨、不受干擾的使用體驗。橫幅廣告預設關閉,您可以隨時在設定中自由開啟或關閉,關閉廣告不影響核心功能。 若共念 ChantCounter 對您的修持有所幫助,也可依個人意願選擇觀看護持廣告或隨喜支持。不作任何選擇,也可以安心繼續使用。 願共念 ChantCounter 陪伴您的每一次持誦、閱讀與書寫,讓修持自然融入日常,與善友同行,日日精進。

Screenshots

Buddha Chanting Machine4 screens
共念 ChantCounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 共念 ChantCounter at weekly against Buddha Chanting Machine's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Buddha Chanting Machine sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 共念 ChantCounter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buddha Chanting Machine ships an update monthly, 共念 ChantCounter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Buddha Chanting Machine versus 共念 ChantCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddha Chanting Machine共念 ChantCounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer硕 王CHUN HUNG CHEN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Buddha Chanting Machine

One-time3
  • 一杯茶$0.99
  • 一餐饭$4.99
  • 一盏灯$9.99
3 purchases

共念 ChantCounter

One-time3
  • 隨喜支持$0.99
  • 隨喜支持 - 90$2.99
  • 隨喜支持 - 150$4.99

Questions

Is Buddha Chanting Machine free?
Buddha Chanting Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 共念 ChantCounter free?
共念 ChantCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buddha Chanting Machine or 共念 ChantCounter have ads?
Both Buddha Chanting Machine and 共念 ChantCounter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Buddha Chanting Machine or 共念 ChantCounter?
Buddha Chanting Machine ships an update monthly, and 共念 ChantCounter weekly. Most recently, Buddha Chanting Machine was updated on October 11, 2026 and 共念 ChantCounter on October 28, 2026.

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