Comparison

MalaMode vs Meditation Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MalaMode

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
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Elevate Your Practice with MalaMode: Premium Meditation Timer & Counter MalaMode is your dedicated companion for focused practice. Our ad-free, distraction-free environment honors your spiritual space while providing powerful modern tools. ◆ Meditation Timer - Our Most Loved Feature • A collection of beautiful chime bells for start, end and interval cues • Automatic session logging and accumulated time tracking • Save custom presets for your favorite rituals ◆ Meditation Counter • Full-screen tap surface for counting without distraction • Customizable increments with sound/vibration feedback • Mala Mode for traditional 108-bead rounds • Target Mode for daily progress towards a goal • Personalize each counter with your own name and background photo • Editable history with email sharing ◆ Apple Watch Companion "MalaWatch" (Beta) • Remotely display and increment counters from your wrist • Effortlessly switch counters with the digital crown • Ideal for walking meditation and circumambulations • Recommend launching Malamode on phone before using MalaWatch. ◆ In-App Purchases - One-Time Purchase • Premium Service: Sync multiple named counters across all your devices • Timer Upgrade: Unlimited timer length (free version: 30 min) • Bundle Upgrade: Combine both upgrades - best value Embraced by all traditions, MalaMode brings modern convenience to your mindful practice without distractions.

About

Meditation Counter

This app helps you track your meditation practice with three distinct modes: voice-activated counting, timed sessions, and manual tapping. Easily adjust counts and reset your progress to deepen your mindfulness journey.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated mantra counting
  • Timed meditation sessions
  • Tap-to-count functionality
  • Decrement and reset counts
  • Enhances mindfulness practice
Features
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Elevate your meditation practice with our innovative app, designed to enhance your mindfulness experience like never before. Say goodbye to manual mantra counting and embrace three dynamic modes tailored to suit your preferences: - Voice Mode: Let your words flow freely as our app listens to your chants, effortlessly incrementing the counter with each repetition. - Timed Mode: Find your rhythm and pace as you chant, while our app accurately tracks the duration of your meditation session. - Tap Mode: Harness the power of technology as you tap the Yogi to effortlessly tally your mantras, eliminating distractions and allowing for deeper focus. With options to decrement counts and reset with ease, our app empowers you to immerse yourself fully in your meditation journey. Elevate your practice today and experience tranquility at your fingertips.

Screenshots

MalaMode4 screens
Meditation Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meditation Counter at none against MalaMode's 3. Meditation Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). MalaMode's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meditation Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MalaMode has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MalaMode versus Meditation Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalaModeMeditation Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChester WoodVishwaram Maharaj

Customer experience

MalaMode

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Meditation Counter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MalaMode

One-time3
  • Premium Service$1.99
  • Timer$1.99
  • Bundle$2.99
None

Meditation Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MalaMode free?
MalaMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meditation Counter free?
Meditation Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MalaMode or Meditation Counter?
Meditation Counter is rated higher. MalaMode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Meditation Counter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MalaMode or Meditation Counter have ads?
Neither MalaMode nor Meditation Counter shows ads.

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