Buddhist practice · iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch
Keep your words and your mala together.
A Buddhist mantra and recitation counter with practice texts in their own scripts. Count a round on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
Get Japa on the App StoreNo account. No ads. No subscription.
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A practice that fits your day.
- Start with a familiar practice
- Browse the Buddhist collection for practices including Om Mani Padme Hum, Nembutsu and Metta, or add the text you already use.
- Count each round gently
- Use a mala of 108, a shorter string or a custom size. An optional bell marks each completed round.
- Carry the words with you
- Keep the practice text visible as you recite. The app offers 33 interface languages, including Tibetan, Thai, Burmese and Vietnamese.
Free to count with, for good.
Unlimited counting, the built-in collection, Apple Watch, and up to three saved practices are free, along with the last seven days of your history. One optional Japa Lifetime purchase — US$6.99 on the US store, priced for the region elsewhere — adds unlimited saved practices, your whole history, observance programmes, custom breathing rhythms and private iCloud sync. Never a subscription.
Your words stay on your devices, and in your private iCloud if you choose to sync. No account, no ads, no analytics.
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Can I add a text from my own tradition?
Yes. You can create your own practice and keep its full text alongside the counter.
Do I need an internet connection to count?
No. Counting and your saved practices work offline. Optional iCloud sync is part of Japa Lifetime.
Begin with one round.
Get Japa on the App StoreRequires iOS 18 or later. Apple Watch requires watchOS 11 or later.