Comparison

Japa vs Count 108

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

Head to head
About

Japa

This app offers a distraction-free digital mala for mantra repetition, helping users maintain focus and discipline during meditation. It features customizable beads, a timer, progress tracking, and gentle feedback, designed for a calm and immersive practice.

Highlights
  • Digital mala counter
  • Customizable bead count
  • Meditation timer
  • Progress tracking
  • Goal-based practice
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • Pause and resume functionality
Features
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Jap-Mala — A Simple, Distraction-Free Meditation Companion Jap-Mala is a thoughtfully designed meditation app that helps you focus on mantra repetition (japa) without distractions. Inspired by the traditional mala, the app provides a calm, tactile experience that lets you stay fully immersed in your practice—whether you meditate for a few minutes or complete long sādhanā sessions. Designed for simplicity, Jap-Mala replaces physical bead counting with a gentle, intuitive digital mala, while preserving the rhythm, awareness, and discipline of traditional meditation. Key Features • Digital Mala Counter Count each mantra with a simple tap—no buttons, no clutter. • Customizable Mala Beads Choose the number of beads per mala to match your personal practice. • Meditation Timer Automatically tracks the duration of your meditation sessions. • Progress Tracking See total beads completed and malas finished at a glance. • Goal-Based Practice Set a target count and receive a gentle indication when your goal is achieved. • Haptic & Sound Feedback Subtle vibration confirms each count. Optional sound cues indicate mala completion and goal achievement. • Pause & Resume Anytime Take breaks when needed without losing your progress. • Eyes-Closed Friendly Designed to be used without looking at the screen—perfect for deep focus.   Designed for Calm & Focus Jap-Mala is intentionally minimal: • No social features • No notifications • No unnecessary visuals • Just a peaceful interface that supports mindfulness, repetition, and inner stillness. Who Is This App For? • Practitioners of mantra meditation • Users following japa, nāma-smaraṇa, or breath-based practices • Anyone seeking a simple, distraction-free meditation counter • Beginners and experienced meditators alike Privacy First Your meditation data stays on your device. Jap-Mala does not require account creation or personal information. Begin Your Practice Whether you meditate daily or occasionally, Jap-Mala helps you stay present, consistent, and focused—one bead at a time. Download Jap-Mala and experience meditation the traditional way, with modern simplicity.

About

Count 108

This app helps you track spiritual counts, such as chanting or bowing. Monitor your progress towards daily goals and adjust them as needed. Customize titles to personalize your spiritual practice.

Highlights
  • Track spiritual counts
  • Monitor progress
  • Adjust daily goals
  • Automatic bowing count
  • Customizable titles
Features
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The Count 108 app is designed to help you track your counts effectively. For instance, you can use this app to record how many times you chant the name of the Lord (God). The app features a history option that allows you to monitor your progress in achieving your daily goals. Furthermore, you can adjust your daily goals as needed through the app's settings. Count 108 also automatically counts each time you bow to your Lord, enhancing your overall experience. Additionally, users have the ability to change the title from the settings screen.

Screenshots

Japa4 screens
Count 1084 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Count 108 at 100% against Japa's 63%. Count 108 also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Japa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Count 108 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Count 108 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Japa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Count 108's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japa ships an update every 9 months, Count 108 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Japa versus Count 108: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapaCount 108
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABCOMgangadhar goud

Customer experience

Japa

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Count 108

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Japa

One-time1
  • Donation for ad removal$0.99
None

Count 108

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Japa free?
Japa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Count 108 free?
Count 108 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Japa or Count 108?
Count 108 is rated higher. Japa averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Count 108 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Japa or Count 108 have ads?
Both Japa and Count 108 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Japa or Count 108?
Japa ships an update every 9 months, and Count 108 every 3 months. Most recently, Japa was updated on October 27, 2026 and Count 108 on October 26, 2026.

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