# Japa vs Vision Board Maker・Dreamer

The clearest difference is rating: Vision Board Maker・Dreamer at 4.7 against Japa's 2.5. Vision Board Maker・Dreamer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Japa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vision Board Maker・Dreamer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vision Board Maker・Dreamer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vision Board Maker・Dreamer has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Japa's written reviews are positive against 65% of Vision Board Maker・Dreamer's.

Japa ships an update every 9 months, Vision Board Maker・Dreamer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Japa | Vision Board Maker・Dreamer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japa-mala/id984477920/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-board-makerdreamer/id1489645071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/327443601) | [Maryna Aliakseichyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489645070) |

## What reviewers say

### Japa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japa-mala/id984477920)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation for ad removal | $0.99 | one-time |


### Vision Board Maker・Dreamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-board-makerdreamer/id1489645071)

Create a personalized visual representation of your aspirations. This app helps you discover your dreams, explore your desires through guided reflection, and turn your vision into a tangible daily practice with affirmations and reminders.

**Highlights:** Create personalized vision boards, Self-discovery exercises, Daily affirmations, Goal reminders and widgets, Visualize future aspirations, Explore life desires

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vision Board Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vision Board Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vision Board Maker Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vision Board Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Vision Board Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Vision Board Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| Vision Board Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Exceptional
- 🥰 Fabulous app
- 👍 Great app
- 🔥 Wonderful app
- 🎉 Love the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Usability issues (crashes, freezes)
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 🎨 Limited graphics/visuals
- 🤔 Not fully customizable
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Freezing issues
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Login/sync across devices
- More customization options
- Landscape mode
- Autosave for diary
- Diverse visual content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Japa free?

Japa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vision Board Maker・Dreamer free?

Vision Board Maker・Dreamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Japa or Vision Board Maker・Dreamer?

Vision Board Maker・Dreamer is rated higher. Japa averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Vision Board Maker・Dreamer averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Japa or Vision Board Maker・Dreamer have ads?

Both Japa and Vision Board Maker・Dreamer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Japa or Vision Board Maker・Dreamer?

Japa ships an update every 9 months, and Vision Board Maker・Dreamer every 3 days. Most recently, Japa was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vision Board Maker・Dreamer on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*