Amitabha Journal
Nianfo Counter · Dedication of Merit · Practice Log
Amitabha Journal is a non-profit app for nianfo, the Pure Land practice of reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha. No ads, no in-app purchases, a quiet and unadorned interface — simply to keep you company as you recite "Namo Amitabha" in peace.
On the App Store and Google Play · Free, non-profit · No ads, no in-app purchases
Direct APK download: allow "install unknown apps" when prompted. It is signed differently from the Google Play build — do not install it over the Play version.
Daily Practice
One recitation, one moment of stillness
Mala Bead Counter
Tap the beads on screen to count — one tap, one recitation, like turning a mala. Gentle haptics and a wooden-fish sound help settle body and mind.
Chant Along with a Dharma Master
Play a Dharma Master's recitation and chant along — each round is counted automatically. Choose from several speeds and recite at your own pace.
Listen
When you simply want to listen, switch to Listen. Hours of unbroken recitation of the Buddha's name — no counting, no distractions.
Focus Sessions
Set a timer and recite with full attention, pausing whenever you need. Chant along inside a session with counts tallied for you, a bell at the end, and a short summary when you finish.
Dedication of Merit
After reciting, dedicate the merit to the people and causes on your heart. Note the count and your wish — may this merit extend equally to all beings.
Practice Stats & Reports
Daily counts, practice time, and streaks are recorded for you, with weekly and monthly reports — so your diligence is plain to see and your daily practice easier to keep.
Achievements
Lifetime recitations raise your Merit Rank, daily streaks raise your Perseverance Rank, and special badges like Morning Bell, Evening Drum, and First Dedication mark the way.
Practice Squads
Create or join a squad and keep a daily practice with fellow practitioners — see today's recitations together, encourage one another, and follow the squad leaderboards.
Daily Reminder
Set a daily reminder that gently says "Time to chant — may body and mind be at peace," weaving the Buddha's name into everyday life.
Home Screen Widgets
Today's count, streak, and total at a glance, with a one-tap +1. On iPhone, Live Activities and the Dynamic Island keep your count in view while you recite.
Account Sync
Sign in to sync your records and settings across devices — iOS and Android alike — so your practice carries on when you switch phones or reinstall.
iPhone, iPad & Android
Made for phones and tablets alike. On iPad and Android tablets, a dedicated large-screen layout with side navigation gives every page room to breathe.
Screens
Quiet and unadorned — nothing but the Buddha's name
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Tablet
Just as calm on iPad
A dedicated large-screen layout with side navigation — reciting, dedicating merit, and reviewing your practice feel unhurried on a tablet. Android tablets are supported too.
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May this merit extend equally to all beings
that all may awaken the Bodhi Mind and be born in the Land of Ultimate BlissVerse of Dedication
Free, Non-profit
Completely free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no pop-ups. May this small merit form bonds with all beings in the ten directions.
Your Data Stays Yours
No sign-up needed — records stay on your device (with iCloud backup on iOS). Sign in to sync across devices; you can delete your account anytime.
Survives Any Upgrade
Sign in to the same account and your devices sync automatically — iOS and Android alike. Switch phones or reinstall, and your practice records remain.
FAQ
What you might want to know about Amitabha Journal
What is Amitabha Journal?
Amitabha Journal is a non-profit app for nianfo — reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha — on iOS and Android. It has a mala bead counter, chanting along with a Dharma Master's recording, a listen-only mode, focus sessions, dedication of merit, practice stats, and practice squads. Quiet and unadorned, with no ads and no in-app purchases, it simply keeps you company as you recite "Namo Amitabha."
Wasn't this app called Mituoji?
Yes. Mituoji is the romanized Chinese name (弥陀记, "Amitabha record"). In English the app is now called Amitabha Journal, following the way English-speaking Pure Land communities speak of Amitabha Buddha. It is the same app, and your records carry over.
Does it work on iPad and tablets?
Yes. iPad and Android tablets get a dedicated large-screen layout with side navigation and wider pages, and once you sign in your records sync with your phone.
Is Amitabha Journal free? Any ads?
It's free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Every feature is free on iOS and Android, with no pop-ups or interruptions.
How does Amitabha Journal count recitations?
On the Practice tab, tap the on-screen beads — each tap counts one recitation, with gentle haptics and a wooden-fish sound. You can also play a recording under Chant Along and recite with it; each round is counted automatically.
What's the difference between Listen and Chant Along?
Chant Along counts automatically as you recite with the recording — good for a set daily practice. Listen simply plays the Buddha's name for long stretches without counting or interruption — while working, walking, or falling asleep.
Will I lose my records if I change phones?
No. Sign in to your account and your recitation and dedication records sync across devices — even between iOS and Android. Without an account, records stay on the device (with iCloud backup on iOS).
What if my records haven't synced?
Check, in order: both devices are signed in to the same account and are online. Sync can lag a few minutes; switching the app to the background and back usually triggers one.
What if the daily reminder doesn't fire?
Make sure notifications are allowed in Settings → Notifications → Amitabha, and check whether a Focus or Do Not Disturb mode is on — either will silence reminders.
Are my recitation records uploaded to a server?
Without an account, your records stay on your device (with iCloud backup on iOS) and are never uploaded. Once you sign in, records sync to the cloud for use across devices; if you join a squad, your nickname and counts appear in squad and global rankings. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What are Practice Squads?
A squad is a group of fellow practitioners who keep a daily practice together — create one or join via an invite link, see today's recitations together, encourage one another, and follow the leaderboards. Start from the Squad tab in the app.
For more about your data, see the Privacy Policy.
May you, in every recitation,
rest in the present moment
Amitabha Journal — made for Pure Land recitation. Free, non-profit. Namo Amitabha.