Reviews of Kamidana: Japanese Zen Habit

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List of user reviews and ratings for Kamidana: Japanese Zen Habit

Total ratings

4.76 (Rating count: 2,980)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.70

All time rating average: 4.76

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-06	Kr*****	Amazing, Just Amazing 🗿
Amazing, Just Amazing 🗿
2026-03-02	Am*****	Ads take up to THREE minutes per bell AND each amulet. You can't pay to get completely rid of them. They are distracting, sometimes lurid, and never have any interest to me. I have used the Kamidana app for years. This has become onerous. PLEASE fix this, I would pay to be rid of distractions.
Ads take up to THREE minutes per bell AND each amulet. You can't pay to get completely rid of them. They are distracting, sometimes lurid, and never have any interest to me. I have used the Kamidana app for years. This has become onerous. PLEASE fix this, I would pay to be rid of distractions.
2026-02-05	Sc*****	great app, easy to understand,
great app, easy to understand,
2026-01-30	Ke*****	I always appreciate this app, what a wonderful thing.
I always appreciate this app, what a wonderful thing.
2026-01-02	Jr*****	As a Shintoist i love your app and the Shinto Gods
As a Shintoist i love your app and the Shinto Gods
2025-11-11	Sa*****	amazing apps, help me to find peace
amazing apps, help me to find peace
2025-11-01	Ha*****	best Kamidana app around with authentication japanese history.
best Kamidana app around with authentication japanese history.
2025-08-21	Da*****	This is a great app. The simple design makes it easy to use, the unpaid features work as advertised, there are no ads, and it's non-invasive. I've been for using it about week and it seems to be a nice way to begin learning basic Shinto habits.
This is a great app. The simple design makes it easy to use, the unpaid features work as advertised, there are no ads, and it's non-invasive. I've been for using it about week and it seems to be a nice way to begin learning basic Shinto habits.
2025-07-19	Ax*****	this religion changed me alot
this religion changed me alot
2025-04-22	Ad*****	Love it, the only app I use religiously every day.
Love it, the only app I use religiously every day.