Comparison

MalaMode vs GŌM

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

GŌM

This app helps you build mindful habits with a customizable timer and progress tracker. Set personal goals for meditation or recitation, and easily log your practice sessions. Sync your data across devices for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable goals and progress tracking
  • Intuitive timer with adjustable duration and bells
  • Personalized timers with images and text
  • Log practice sessions outside the app
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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GŌM Mindful timer and practice tracker Introducing GŌM, your refreshingly simple meditation and practice companion. Set goals, track your practices, and personalize your experience. Key Features: •Goals and Progress Tracking: Set your own practice or mantra/prayer recitation goals and effortlessly track your progress with customizable counters. •Intuitive timer: Easily adjust duration and a variety of bells. •Personalize: Create as many different timers or counters as you want. Personalize them with the right image and short text for your practice. •Track mind time outside of the app: Edit and add to your timer or counter history with sessions you completed outside the app at any time. •Sync across devices: Login with Apple, Google, or Line to automatically sync the app across iPhone and iPad devices.

Screenshots

MalaMode4 screens
GŌM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GŌM at none against MalaMode's 3. GŌM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MalaMode's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. GŌM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GŌM 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MalaMode ships an update every 4 weeks, GŌM monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MalaMode versus GŌM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalaModeGŌM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChester WoodNalandabodhi Taichung

Customer experience

MalaMode

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

GŌM

All ratings2 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

GŌM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MalaMode free?
MalaMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GŌM free?
GŌM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MalaMode or GŌM?
GŌM is rated higher. MalaMode averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while GŌM averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MalaMode or GŌM have ads?
Neither MalaMode nor GŌM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MalaMode or GŌM?
MalaMode ships an update every 4 weeks, and GŌM monthly. Most recently, MalaMode was updated on November 2, 2026 and GŌM on November 3, 2026.

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