Tap Tap Counter vs MalaMode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Tap Counter
Easily track large quantities discreetly with a simple tap. This utility allows forward or backward counting, resetting to zero, and is ideal for guest lists, financial tracking, surveys, or monitoring speech patterns.
- Discreet counting
- Forward and backward counting
- Reset to zero
- Tap anywhere to increment/decrement
- Track large quantities
Read full descriptionHide full description
This is an excellent app for keeping track of something/someone in large quantities without having to remember which number you are on, with the added benefit of doing so discreetly. Examples of uses may be: making a guest list, counting large amounts of money/change, gathering test samples for experiments/surveys, listening for the number of times something is uttered (for correction of speech impediments/frequent use of a conversation tic, ex: "um", "uh"), counting votes, or counting heads at a gathering. A sleek counter that enables keeping track of counts forward or backwards, and allows you to start over to zero. Tapping the screen anywhere triggers the counter to increase (or decrease).
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MalaMode at none against Tap Tap Counter's shown. MalaMode also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). Tap Tap Counter's advantage is ratings volume (192 vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Tap Tap Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MalaMode sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MalaMode holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Tap Counter has 192 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Tap Tap Counter's written reviews are positive against 88% of MalaMode's.
Tap Tap Counter ships an update every 6 months, MalaMode every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Tap Counter | MalaMode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (192 ratings) | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 192 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sonia Aslam | Chester Wood |
Customer experience
Tap Tap Counter
MalaMode
Bugs and requests
Tap Tap Counter
Reported bugs
20 issues- Freezes up
- Nothing works after payment
- Does not work on iPhone 12
- New version makes clicker invisible
- Crashes before 100
Show 15 moreShow fewer
- Keeps resetting to 0
- Doesn't save counts
- Deletes tally when app is closed
- New version crashes so much
- Counter doesn't hold count after update
- Paid version loses count when closed
- Can't rename counters
- Lost previous counts after update
- Loses last count position when sent to background
- Disconnects on its own
- Zeros count on notification
- Lost all 6 counters after update
- Ads back after update
- Counter limit reduced
- Bug when closing app, counters reset
Requested features
14 requests- Add 5 digits instead of 4
- One-click reset to 0
- Ability to add and remove counters
- Volume buttons as counters
- Save count between uses
Show 9 moreShow fewer
- Sound effect for each click
- More clickers
- Special recount button on counter
- Two side-by-side counters
- Two counters in landscape/portrait
- Leaderboards for tap count/speed
- Enter starting number with keyboard
- Option to choose increment level (.5)
- Toggle plus and minus easier
MalaMode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tap Tap Counter
- Multiple Counters and Remove Ads$0.99
MalaMode
- Premium Service$1.99
- Timer$1.99
- Bundle$2.99
Questions
Is Tap Tap Counter free?
Is MalaMode free?
Which has better reviews, Tap Tap Counter or MalaMode?
Do Tap Tap Counter or MalaMode have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Counter or MalaMode?
Other comparisons
