# Tap Tap Counter vs MalaMode

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Tap Counter | MalaMode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-counter/id309642627/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malamode/id1044103167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonia Aslam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208536134) | [Chester Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041740842) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Tap Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-counter/id309642627)

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.

**Highlights:** Discreet counting, Forward and backward counting, Reset to zero, Tap anywhere to increment/decrement, Track large quantities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Counters and Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for counting
- 👍 Useful for prayer/zikr
- 👍 Handy for business needs
- 👍 Good for crocheting/knitting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Resets count when closed
- 🐛 Paid features not working
- 🐛 Ads persist after payment
- 🐛 New version is worse

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes up
- Nothing works after payment
- Does not work on iPhone 12
- New version makes clicker invisible
- Crashes before 100

**Requested features**

- 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


### MalaMode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malamode/id1044103167)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Tap Counter free?

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

### Is MalaMode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Tap Counter or MalaMode?

MalaMode is rated higher. Tap Tap Counter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while MalaMode averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Tap Tap Counter or MalaMode have ads?

Tap Tap Counter shows ads; MalaMode does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Counter or MalaMode?

Tap Tap Counter ships an update every 6 months, and MalaMode every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tap Tap Counter was updated on October 14, 2026 and MalaMode on October 19, 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.*