# MalaMode vs Tibetan translation master

MalaMode and Tibetan translation master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of MalaMode's written reviews are positive against 45% of Tibetan translation master's. MalaMode also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Tibetan translation master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (339 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MalaMode sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tibetan translation master asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MalaMode against 4.5 for Tibetan translation master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tibetan translation master has 339 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of MalaMode's written reviews are positive against 45% of Tibetan translation master's.

MalaMode ships an update every 2 weeks, Tibetan translation master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MalaMode | Tibetan translation master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malamode/id1044103167/reviews)** | [4.5 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibetan-translation-master/id1485231648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chester Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041740842) | [凤英 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338653041) |

## What reviewers say

### MalaMode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malamode/id1044103167)

This app provides a distraction-free environment for meditation and counting practices. It offers a customizable timer with various chime bells and a full-screen counter for focused sessions. Syncing across devices and extended timer functionality are available through one-time in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Meditation timer with chime bells, Automatic session logging, Full-screen distraction-free counter, Customizable counter increments, Mala Mode for 108-bead rounds, Apple Watch companion app, Cross-device syncing via in-app purchase

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tibetan translation master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibetan-translation-master/id1485231648)

Translate Tibetan to English and vice versa with this intelligent learning engine. It offers efficient translation and serves as a valuable tool for learning the Tibetan language.

**Highlights:** Free Tibetan English translation, Intelligent translation learning engine, Tibetan dictionary, Language learning tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for everyday use
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 👍 Works well for word dictionary

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Too many ads
- 🐛 Translation incorrect
- 🐛 Sentence translation doesn't make sense
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App not able to translate properly
- 🐛 Too many ads after every 3 translations
- 🐛 Difficult to close ads
- 🐛 Repeated searches give the same answer
- 🐛 Service unavailable

**Requested features**

- 💡 Paid option to remove ads
- 💡 Include a paid option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MalaMode free?

MalaMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tibetan translation master free?

Tibetan translation master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MalaMode or Tibetan translation master?

MalaMode is rated higher. MalaMode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tibetan translation master averages 4.5 from 339 ratings.

### Do MalaMode or Tibetan translation master have ads?

Neither MalaMode nor Tibetan translation master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MalaMode or Tibetan translation master?

MalaMode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tibetan translation master every 2 months. Most recently, MalaMode was updated on June 2, 2026 and Tibetan translation master on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*