# Mala vs Minder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minder at 100% against Mala's 0%. Minder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Mala's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Mala asks for nothing beyond the download.

Minder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mala's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mala | Minder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mala-prayer/id1291209807/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minder-random-reminders/id6752360010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitesh Varu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195429064) | [Jorge Luis Calle Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839088623) |

## 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


### Minder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minder-random-reminders/id6752360010)

Build lasting habits with gentle, random reminders that appear at opportune moments. This app offers flexible scheduling, progress tracking, and customization options. It features a clean, distraction-free design with full accessibility support.

**Highlights:** Randomized notifications, Flexible daily scheduling, Minder categorization, Progress tracking, Full screen reader support, Customization options, Distraction-free design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Supporter | $2.99 | per year |
| The One You Feed | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mala free?

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

### Is Minder free?

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

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

Minder is rated higher. Mala averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Minder averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mala or Minder have ads?

Neither Mala nor Minder 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.*