Manual Count
Tap once for each repetition. Lock the screen and tap anywhere, so you never have to look for a button.
Mantra counter for iPhone, iPad and Android
Count your japa. Keep your attention on the mantra.
Dharma Japa is a mantra counter built around the traditional 108-bead mala. Choose a deity, a mantra and a mala, then count by voice, by hand, or with your own recording.
- Installs from your browser
- Use on 2 devices
- 14-day refund
3ways to count
17malas to choose
10deities with mantras
108repetitions per round
The practice
An old practice, and a small tool to keep count of it.
Repeating a mantra on a string of beads belongs to the Hindu and yogic traditions of India. Dharma Japa leaves the practice as it is and takes care of the counting.
- Japaजप
- The repetition of a mantra, spoken aloud, whispered or kept silent. Practitioners have long counted the repetitions so the mind can rest on the sound.
- Malaमाला
- A string of 108 beads plus one larger bead. Each bead marks one repetition, and one turn of the string is one round.
- Sumeruसुमेरु
- The larger bead where a round begins and ends. Tradition asks you to turn the mala around at this bead instead of crossing it. The app marks the end of the round with a closing bell.
What Dharma Japa does
- Counts your repetitions by voice, by tap, or with a recording
- Shows the mala you chose, one bead lit at a time
- Plays a bell at the halfway point and at the end of each round
- Offers a tanpura drone, soundscapes and soft video backgrounds
What it leaves out
- No horoscopes and no predictions
- No promises about health, money or luck
- No readings or advice about you
- No ads and no tracking of your practice
Features
Everything you need for a round, and nothing in the way.
These are screens from the app itself.
Deities
Start with the deity you practise with.
Open the deity menu to read a short note on each one: what the tradition associates them with and which malas devotees usually choose. The notes describe the tradition and make no claims about results.
- Ganesha
- Shiva
- Vishnu
- Krishna
- Rama
- Hanuman
- Buddha
- Lakshmi
- Durga
- Kali
Mantras
Hear a mantra before you chant it.
Each mantra comes with a short description and a play button, so you can listen to the pronunciation first. Mantras are listed in Sanskrit transliteration, such as Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha and Om Namah Shivaya.
Voice Count
Chant aloud and the app counts each repetition from the sound of your voice. A small meter shows that it is listening.
Record & Repeat
Recite the mantra once. The app repeats your recording round after round while the mala counts for you.
Malas
Seventeen malas, each with its own beads.
Choose the material you practise with. The mala fills the screen, one bead glows with each repetition, and a round is 108.
Eight traditional malas
- Rudraksha
- Tulsi
- Red Sandalwood
- Bodhi
- White Sandalwood
- Lotus Seeds
- Bone
- Sphatik (quartz)
Nine gemstone malas
- Ruby
- Pearl
- Red Coral
- Emerald
- Yellow Sapphire
- Diamond
- Blue Sapphire
- Hessonite
- Cat's Eye
Video backgrounds
A soft, moving backdrop for the counter.
Choose a looping video and it plays gently behind the mala. Ganesha, Shiva, Nataraja, Krishna, Rama and Hanuman are among the many to pick from. You can also leave the screen plain.
Sound
Drone, soundscapes and bells.
Play a tanpura drone or a long soundscape while you count, with its own pause, stop and volume control. A bell sounds at the halfway point and a closing bell ends each round.
- Taanpura
- Deep Peace
- Cosmos
- Round bells
Tutorial
See every screen in four minutes.
A walkthrough of the app, from choosing a deity and a mala to counting your first round.
How it works
From the first bead to the last.
Choose deity, mantra and mala
Pick a deity, read its note, hear the mantra, then choose the mala you practise with.
Choose how to count
Manual Count, Voice Count or Record & Repeat. Add a drone or a video background if you want one.
Chant a round of 108
A bell sounds at the halfway point and again at the end. Set more rounds, or begin the next one.
Pricing
Try it free. Unlock everything when you are ready.
Premium is one license for your own use on up to two devices. If it is not for you, ask for a refund within 14 days.
Free
Dharma Japa Lite
€0no license needed
- Try the counter at no cost
- Sphatik (quartz) mala
- Taanpura drone
- Preview of the locked video backgrounds
- Runs in your browser and installs to your home screen
Premium
Dharma Japa Premium
€12.90one-time purchase
- All eight traditional malas and nine gemstone malas
- All deities, mantras and their notes
- All soundscapes and video backgrounds
- Manual Count, Voice Count and Record & Repeat
- Use on up to 2 devices, with the option to release one
- License code sent to your email after purchase
- 14-day refund, see the refund policy
Prices are shown in euros. Taxes are calculated at checkout where they apply.
Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle.com is the Merchant of Record for all our orders. Paddle handles payment, invoicing, sales tax and refund processing. Product support is provided by us.
Who makes it
An independent publisher of yogic and meditation content.
Dharma Japa is made by Suria (Carlos Pombo), the creator of Dharma Eterno, an independent project in Spain that publishes meditation, mantra and music inspired by the yogic tradition.
The app grew from a simple need: a counter that is pleasant to look at and does not get in the way of practice. Questions and feedback are welcome at [email protected].
Questions
Good to know before you start.
Is Dharma Japa a New Age or fortune-telling product?
No. It makes no predictions, gives no readings and promises no results. It is a counter with sound and visual aids for japa, a repetition practice from the Hindu and yogic traditions.
What is japa?
Japa is the repetition of a mantra, spoken aloud, whispered or silent. Many practitioners count repetitions on a mala of 108 beads. Dharma Japa does the counting so you can stay with the sound.
Which devices does it work on?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a current browser. On iPhone and iPad, open it in Safari and choose Add to Home Screen. On Android, open it in Chrome and choose Install app. It then opens like any other app.
Does Voice Count record my voice?
No. Your browser asks for microphone permission the first time. The app measures the loudness of your voice on your own device to detect each repetition. Nothing is recorded or sent anywhere. Manual Count needs no microphone.
What happens to the recording in Record & Repeat?
It stays in your browser while the app is open and is never uploaded. When you close the app, it is gone.
What do I receive after buying Premium?
A license code by email, together with the link to open the app. You sign in with your email and the code.
Can I use it on more than one device?
Yes, on up to two devices per license. You can release one device to sign in on another.
What if it is not for me?
Write to us within 14 days of purchase and we will refund you in full. The details are in the refund policy.
Legal
Terms, privacy and refunds
Terms of Service
Effective October 11, 2026
1. Who we are
Dharma Japa is published by Carlos Pombo (Suria), an independent publisher based in Spain ("we", "us"). You can reach us at [email protected].
2. The product
Dharma Japa is a web application for counting mantra repetitions (japa). It is offered as a free version, Dharma Japa Lite, and a paid version, Dharma Japa Premium. Premium requires a license.
3. License
When you buy Premium we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use it on up to two devices. You agree not to share your license code, resell or sublicense the app, copy or extract its images, audio, video or text, or reverse engineer it.
4. Price and payment
The price is shown before you pay, in euros, and includes applicable taxes where the checkout adds them. Payment is handled by the payment provider named at checkout.
5. Delivery
Premium is a digital product. We send your license code to the email address you give at checkout, normally within minutes of payment.
6. Refunds
Our Refund Policy applies to every purchase.
7. Acceptable use
Do not try to bypass the device limit or the license check, interfere with the service, or use the app for anything unlawful.
8. Intellectual property
The app and everything in it, including its design, images, audio, video and text, belongs to us or our licensors. Your license gives you the right to use it, and no ownership.
9. Nature of the app
Dharma Japa is a tool for a contemplative practice. It is not medical, psychological or therapeutic advice, and it makes no promise about health, wealth or any other outcome. Do not use it in situations where you need your full attention, such as while driving.
10. Availability and changes
We work to keep the app available and may update, improve or change features over time. The app is provided as is, without a guarantee that it will always be uninterrupted or free of errors.
11. Liability
To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of the app. Nothing in these terms limits your rights as a consumer under the law of your country.
12. Ending a license
We may suspend a license that is used in breach of these terms. You may stop using the app at any time.
13. Governing law
These terms are governed by the law of Spain. Mandatory consumer protection rules of the country where you live continue to apply.
14. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms and will change the effective date above when we do. If you keep using the app after a change, you accept the updated terms.
Privacy Policy
Effective October 11, 2026
Who is responsible
Carlos Pombo (Suria), Spain, is the controller of your personal data. Contact: [email protected].
What we collect and why
- Email address and license code, to deliver your license and let you sign in to Premium. The license is checked with our license and payment provider.
- A random device identifier, stored in your browser and in our license database, to apply the two-device limit.
- Purchase details we receive from the payment provider, such as the order reference and country, to deliver your purchase and handle refunds and tax records.
- Messages you send us, to answer your questions.
Microphone and recordings
Voice Count uses your microphone only while you are counting, and only after you give permission in your browser. The app measures the loudness of the signal on your device to detect each repetition. It does not record, store or send your voice. Record & Repeat keeps your recording in your browser's memory while the app is open and never uploads it.
Cookies and local storage
To keep you signed in, the app uses one essential cookie that lasts up to one year, together with your browser's local storage and IndexedDB, which also remember your settings. We do not use advertising or analytics cookies, and we do not sell your data.
Who processes data for us
We use Cloudflare to host the app, a database service to store license, device and session records, an email service to deliver license codes, and a payment provider to take payment. They process data only to provide those services, and some may do so outside the European Economic Area under appropriate safeguards.
Legal bases and retention
We process data to carry out our contract with you, to meet legal obligations such as tax records, and for our legitimate interest in preventing misuse of licenses. We keep license records while your license is active and purchase records for as long as the law requires.
Your rights
You can ask for access to your data, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to processing, by writing to us. You may also complain to the Spanish data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos.
Children
The app is not directed to children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We will update the effective date above when we change this policy.
Refund Policy
Effective October 11, 2026
14 days, no questions
If Dharma Japa Premium is not right for you, email us within 14 days of your purchase and we will refund the full price. You do not need to give a reason.
How to ask
Write to [email protected] from the email address you used to buy, and include your order reference if you have it.
How the refund is paid
The refund goes back to the original payment method. Depending on your bank or card, it can take several business days to appear. Once a refund is issued, your license is deactivated.
Your legal rights
This policy adds to the rights you have under consumer law and does not reduce them.