# Mala vs DigitalCounter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DigitalCounter at 100% against Mala's 0%. DigitalCounter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). Mala's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DigitalCounter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigitalCounter has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mala's written reviews are positive against 100% of DigitalCounter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mala | DigitalCounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mala-prayer/id1291209807/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalcounter-multi-project/id6473839617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitesh Varu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195429064) | [Motoki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555920724) |

## What reviewers say

### Mala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mala-prayer/id1291209807)

This app provides a digital alternative to traditional prayer beads for meditation and mantra recitation. It features 108 beads, sound cues for each touch, and a counter to track repetitions, allowing for focused spiritual practice.

**Highlights:** Digital 108 beads, Sound for each touch, Mantra counter, Customizable God pictures, Reset counter button, Realistic graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DigitalCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digitalcounter-multi-project/id6473839617)

This app allows you to create and manage multiple digital counters for various projects. Features include grid and list views, auto-counting, and voice announcements for accurate item tracking. Keep detailed count records specific to different places or dates.

**Highlights:** Multiple project counters, Grid and List counter views, Simple fullscreen counting, Auto-count functionality, Voice selection for announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mala free?

Mala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DigitalCounter free?

DigitalCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mala or DigitalCounter?

DigitalCounter is rated higher. Mala averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DigitalCounter averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Mala or DigitalCounter have ads?

DigitalCounter shows ads; Mala does not.

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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.*