# Mala vs Sample Select

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sample Select at 100% against Mala's 0%. Mala's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mala | Sample Select |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mala-prayer/id1291209807/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitesh Varu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195429064) | [PARAMOUNT TEXTILES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747545149) |

## 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


### Sample Select

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-select/id6503061906)

Scan textile sample barcodes to create a personalized wish list. This list is shared with the company to facilitate future sample delivery.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, Sample wish list creation, Wish list saved with company, Facilitates future sample delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mala free?

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

### Is Sample Select free?

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

### Do Mala or Sample Select have ads?

Neither Mala nor Sample Select shows ads.

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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.*