Quick answer
The most-rated japa counters on the Indian App Store are Naam Jap Counter (Harsh Parikh), Japa 108 and Radha Naam Jap Counter. They differ most in three ways: how you count (tap, voice or a mala you pull), whether there are ads, leaderboards and subscriptions, and what the App Store privacy label says. Japo has no ads, no tracking and a single ₹199 purchase.
We make Japo, so read this with that in mind. To keep it fair, every fact below about another app comes from its own App Store page in India, read on 22 October 2026: its description, its "Contains ads" label, its in-app purchase list and its App Privacy label. Prices change; check the store before you buy.
Where Japo is different
Japo is the only one of these six with no ads, nothing used to track you, and no subscription. Every other app gives up at least one of the three. Japo Plus is ₹199 once, the same as one year of Naam Jap Counter's yearly plan, and it never renews.
| App | No ads label | Nothing used to track you | No monthly or yearly plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Naam Jap Counter - Mantra Chant | Yes | Yes | No |
| Japa 108 - Counter & Tracker | Yes | No | No |
| Naam Jap Mantra Mala Counter | Yes | No | No |
| Radha Naam Jap Counter | No | No | No |
| Naam Jap - Mantra Mala Counter | No | Yes | Not stated |
From each app's App Store page: the "Contains ads" notice, the "Data Used to Track You" section of the privacy label, and the in-app purchase list. Naam Jap Mantra Mala Counter lists a monthly donation.
At a glance
| App | How you count | Ads | Privacy label: used to track you | Paid options listed (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naam Jap Counter - Mantra Chant (Harsh Parikh) | Tap; log a physical counter by hand | Not labelled | Data not collected | ₹49 a month, ₹199 a year, ₹399 lifetime, plus support purchases |
| Japa 108 - Counter & Tracker (GMan Labs) | Tap anywhere, or log your own mala | Not labelled | Identifiers | ₹99 a month, ₹499 a year, ₹1,299 premium, plus horoscopes |
| Radha Naam Jap Counter (Pankaj Kumar) | Voice (on device), tap, handwriting | Contains ads | Purchases, identifiers | ₹99 a month, ₹399 a year, ₹699 lifetime, plus offerings from ₹29 |
| Naam Jap Mantra Mala Counter (ProApps Solutions) | Tap, full-screen focus mode | Not labelled | Identifiers | Donations from ₹29 to ₹2,100 |
| Naam Jap - Mantra Mala Counter (Surbhit Thanvi) | One tap | Contains ads | None used to track; advertising data not linked to you | Premium at ₹49 or ₹99 |
| Japo: Naam Jap & Mala Counter (IdeaForgeLabs) | Pull a mala with your thumb, tap, volume keys, lock screen | No ads | None | ₹199 once (Japo Plus) |
"Not labelled" means the App Store page does not show the "Contains ads" notice that apps with ads must show.
The apps, one by one
Naam Jap Counter - Mantra Chant
The most-rated japa app on the Indian App Store, with about 7,600 ratings. Beyond counting it carries a lot: stories from the Ramayan and Mahabharat, bhajans and teachings inspired by Premanand Ji Maharaj and BhajanMarg, background music, a meditation timer, themes, streaks and backup with sync across devices. Its privacy label says the developer collects no data. It runs on iPhone and iPad.
Best for: devotees who want devotional stories and music in the same app as their counter. See Japo vs Naam Jap Counter.
Japa 108 - Counter & Tracker
Around since 2018, with about 3,100 ratings, in English and Hindi. You count by tapping anywhere on the screen or by logging a session on your own mala. It is also a community: a feed where you can like and comment on friends' practice, and a global weekly leaderboard of top chanters and mantras. Its label lists identifiers used to track you.
Best for: people who want to chant alongside a community and see others' practice.
Radha Naam Jap Counter
Built around Radha naam, with about 750 ratings. Its distinctive feature is voice japa: you chant aloud and on-device recognition counts each repetition, offline. It also has handwriting mode for likhit japa, immersive themes, background music, leaderboards by day, week and state, and streak challenges with badges and prizes. The page carries the "Contains ads" label.
Best for: Radha naam jap aloud, hands-free.
Naam Jap Mantra Mala Counter (ProApps Solutions)
About 790 ratings, and the widest language list of the group: more than 20 languages. You tap with floating-text feedback or switch to a full-screen focus mode, with streaks, a growth chart, goals for anushthan, and backup and sync across devices. Its paid options are donations. It needs iOS 17 or later.
Best for: people who want the app in a language other than English, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu or Kannada.
Naam Jap - Mantra Mala Counter (Surbhit Thanvi)
About 430 ratings. A simple one-tap counter designed around a large goal, with a progress ring towards 8 crore or your own target and an estimate of when you will finish at your current pace. It carries the "Contains ads" label, with a premium purchase.
Best for: tracking a very large lifetime goal.
Japo
Our app, new on the App Store in October 2026, so it has no ratings yet. Japo's counter is a mala of 108 beads you pull down with your thumb, with a tick you can feel on each bead and a firmer one at the sumeru. Volume keys count and undo, and the count waits on the lock screen. It is written in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada, has sankalpa and anushthan goals, and leaves out streaks, scores and leaderboards on purpose. Counting is free; Japo Plus is ₹199 once for backup and the mala collection.
Best for: counting with your eyes closed on a mala that feels real, with no ads, no account and no subscription.
Which one should you pick?
- You want stories, bhajans and music with your counter: Naam Jap Counter - Mantra Chant.
- You want to chant with a community and a leaderboard: Japa 108.
- You chant aloud and want hands-free counting: Radha Naam Jap Counter.
- You need a language beyond the five Japo speaks: Naam Jap Mantra Mala Counter.
- You want a mala you can feel, no ads, no tracking and a single purchase: Japo.
- You are not sure yet: try the free online japa counter in your browser first.
Frequently asked questions
Which japa counter app has no ads?
Of these six, Radha Naam Jap Counter and Naam Jap - Mantra Mala Counter carry the App Store's "Contains ads" label; the other four, including Japo, do not. Japo has no advertising of any kind.
Is there a japa counter with no subscription?
Yes. Japo is free to count, and its only purchase, Japo Plus, is a one-time ₹199. Several others offer a lifetime option alongside monthly and yearly plans.
Which japa app counts when you chant aloud?
Radha Naam Jap Counter counts by voice, on the device. Japo does not listen; it counts beads you pull, taps, or volume-key presses.
Is Japo the same app as "Japo - Daily Naam Jap Mala"?
No. That is a different app from a different developer. Our Japo is listed on the App Store as "Japo: Naam Jap & Mala Counter", copyright IdeaForgeLabs.
Sources
- Naam Jap Counter - Mantra Chant, App Store India (checked 22 October 2026)
- Japa 108 - Counter & Tracker, App Store India (checked 22 October 2026)
- Radha Naam Jap Counter, App Store India (checked 22 October 2026)
- Naam Jap Mantra Mala Counter, App Store India (checked 22 October 2026)
- Naam Jap - Mantra Mala Counter, App Store India (checked 22 October 2026)
- Japo, App Store India (checked 22 October 2026)
Begin your next mala.
Japo is a japa counter that feels like the real thing. Pull a bead with your thumb, feel a soft tick, and pick up exactly where you stopped. Counting, history and goals are free.