# Kamidana: Japanese Zen Habit

> Mindful Journal, Wishes & Cleanse

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gmail.mrt.another](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gmail.mrt.another)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gmail.mrt.another`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mrt
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 96,275
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (2,986 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2012-04-20
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.mrt.another)
- **Website:** [https://mrt-app.github.io/kamidana](https://mrt-app.github.io/kamidana)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mrt-app.github.io/kamidana/privacy-policy.html](https://mrt-app.github.io/kamidana/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Kamidana** is a quiet, Shinto-inspired self-care app that brings Japanese spiritual practices into your daily routine. Create a personalized virtual altar, offer prayers, receive daily fortunes and quotes, track moon phases, and set reminders for offerings and rituals—all without streak pressure, social feeds, or forced positivity.

Write wishes on a virtual *Ema*, enshrine meaningful images or talismans, practice gratitude, and symbolically release negativity. With customizable altar styles, personalized worship messages, and a convenient home screen widget, Kamidana supports mindful reflection, hope, and a deeper connection with yourself.

## Rankings

- #225,365 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.gmail.mrt.another.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Kamidana - Daily Blessings is appreciated as a digital tool for practicing Shinto rituals and mindfulness, especially for users lacking a physical kamidana. It offers a simple, calming design with motivational features like quotes and wish tracking. Common issues include confusing English translations, unclear 'back office' functionality, and initial advertisements (now removed). Users desire more customization, better instructions, and an ad-free purchasable version. Overall, the app is valued for its thoughtful approach and positive impact on mental wellness and spiritual practice.

### Pros

- Provides a digital substitute for a physical kamidana, useful for those without access to a shrine.
- Helps users practice Shinto and mindfulness, offering motivation for prayer and gratitude journaling.
- Simple, minimalistic, and easy-to-use design with thoughtful and calming features.
- Includes features like quotes, wishes tracking, and lunar calendar to enhance user experience.
- Ad-free option desired, with recent removal of ads improving user experience.

### Cons

- Advertisements were initially intrusive, though later removed, some users still wish to pay to remove them permanently.
- English translations are often confusing or broken, impacting overall understanding.
- The 'backyard' or 'back office' feature is unclear or difficult to use for some users.
- Limited customization options and need for more instructional content, especially about Shinto practices and app features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gmail.mrt.another)