Zen Writing Practice vs Sumi 墨息
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zen Writing Practice
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Zen Writing Practice – Find calm through mindful handwriting. In a world full of digital noise, return to the meditative tradition of Japanese sutra copying (shakyo). This app turns your device into a quiet space for focus, clarity, and mindful writing inspired by the Heart Sutra. FREE FEATURES – Begin Your Practice Guided Tracing Follow gentle stroke guides to copy the full Heart Sutra at your own pace. Stroke-by-Stroke Animations HD animations show exactly how each kanji is written—ideal for beginners and mindful learners. Distraction-Free Design A clean, minimalist writing space helps you stay centered and focused. Basic Background Fusion Add simple free backgrounds to complete and share your finished calligraphy. GO PREMIUM – Unlock Your Full Practice (Subscription) Deepen your daily writing ritual with the full feature set. • Unlimited Writing: Save all your completed works without limits. • Full Color Palette: Personalize your brush colors for expressive writing. • No Ads: Maintain a completely calm, uninterrupted environment. ARTWORK ENHANCEMENTS (One-time Purchases) Personalize your final piece with premium, high-resolution backgrounds. Purchase only the designs you love to create truly share-worthy calligraphy artwork. 【Subscription】 ・Zen Writing Practice Premium (Monthly): $4.99 / month (auto-renewable) ・Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase ・Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period ・You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://officees.co.jp/zwp/privacy.html
Sumi 墨息
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Sumi is a quiet space for ink and breath. Dip into digital sumi ink and watch each stroke bloom and settle across the paper. Pair your brush with guided breathing — 4-4-6, Box, or 4-7-8 — and let your hand slow together with your breath. • Flowing ink that responds to every gesture • Guided breathing, synced to the ink • A gentle focus timer and calming soundscapes • The Release Ritual — write down what weighs on you, then watch it dissolve • Save your washes and share them as wallpaper Unlock the full practice once and keep it forever: guided breathing, the Release Ritual, save & share, and the Vermilion, Indigo and Gold inks. Let go. Breathe. Be here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Writing Practice at none against Sumi 墨息's 1. Sumi 墨息's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Sumi 墨息 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zen Writing Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zen Writing Practice | Sumi 墨息 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aoi Sugizaki | Dreamerbring Solutions Limited |
In-app purchases
Zen Writing Practice
No in-app purchases
Sumi 墨息
- Sumi Premium$4.99
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