# Willow® vs Malama

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Malama at 94% against Willow®'s 13%. Malama also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Willow®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 232). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Malama sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Willow® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Malama holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Willow® has 2.8K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Willow®'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Malama's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Willow® | Malama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willow/id1579004074/reviews) | **[4.8 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malama-gestational-diabetes/id1626320933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Willow Innovations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168207125) | [MALAMA HEALTH, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626315885) |

## What reviewers say

### Willow®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willow/id1579004074)

Manage your Willow breast pump, track milk output, and access expert advice for pumping and postpartum care. Features include personalized pump control, session history, and AI-powered support.

**Highlights:** Control Willow pumps remotely, Track milk output and session history, Manage digital milk stash (SmartStash), Access expert articles and videos, AI-powered women's health chat, Book expert consultations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for on-the-go pumping
- 👍 Comfortable and effective pumps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Lacking key features like pump history and volume tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently disconnects from pumps
- Timer and session data not always accurate
- Pumps sometimes stop working mid-session

**Requested features**

- Add ability to log pumping volume and history
- Allow customization of pump timer
- Improve app responsiveness and reliability


### Malama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malama-gestational-diabetes/id1626320933)

Easily track blood sugar levels by syncing with a Bluetooth glucose meter or manually logging. Integrate health and fitness data, tag meals with photos and notes, and receive AI-powered insights into food triggers for high glucose. Connect with specialized prenatal nutritionists.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth glucose meter sync, Manual glucose logging, HealthKit integration, Meal tagging with photos and notes, AI-powered food trigger identification, Connect with prenatal nutritionists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Photo-based food logging with AI recognition
- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🔔 Helpful text reminders for glucose testing
- 📊 Clear charts and visual data tracking
- 💾 Easy report export for healthcare providers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and fails to load
- 💾 Data not saving properly
- 🔐 Login and verification code issues
- ⏳ Slow syncing and upload times
- 🌐 Network error messages

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or becomes unresponsive
- Data entries fail to save
- Verification code screen freezes during login
- White screen prevents adding logs
- App stuck on analyzing screen

**Requested features**

- Water intake tracker
- Fitness and workout logging
- Integration with MyFitnessPal or similar apps
- More detailed macro tracking (carbs, fiber, fat, protein breakdown)
- Support for additional glucose monitors (Freestyle Libre)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Willow® free?

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

### Is Malama free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Willow® or Malama?

Malama is rated higher. Willow® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Malama averages 4.8 from 232 ratings.

### Do Willow® or Malama have ads?

Willow® shows ads; Malama does not.

### Which is updated more often, Willow® or Malama?

Willow® ships an update monthly, and Malama monthly. Most recently, Willow® was updated on October 30, 2026 and Malama on October 27, 2026.

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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.*