# Mandalas LITE vs Flashbacks

The clearest difference is rating: Flashbacks at 5.0 against Mandalas LITE's 3.5. Flashbacks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). Mandalas LITE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashbacks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Mandalas LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flashbacks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mandalas LITE has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mandalas LITE ships an update every 10 months, Flashbacks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mandalas LITE | Flashbacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandalas-lite/id424903377/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbacks-photos-from-here/id6741405370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ATBOSH Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660112986) | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) |

## What reviewers say

### Mandalas LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandalas-lite/id424903377)

Create beautiful kaleidoscopic art with a variety of symmetrical patterns and a wide color palette. Save and share your unique mandala creations with friends and family. Explore random drawing modes for unexpected artistic results.

**Highlights:** Symmetrical drawing patterns, 60 background colors, 60 brush colors, 4 brush sizes, Random drawing modes, 20 levels of undo, Save and share drawings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and meditative experience
- 🎨 Easy to create beautiful mandalas
- 🌟 Fun for all ages
- 🆓 Free to use with optional ad-free purchase
- 💡 Accessible for people with disabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Pixelated image quality
- 📱 Drawing doesn't always transfer correctly
- 🔊 Noisy button clicks/beeps
- 🖼️ Picture not always centered

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work beyond picking background color
- App not surviving iOS 11 (older reviews)

**Requested features**

- Addition of editable palettes
- Brush setting that changes color by touch
- Option to convert image to black and white
- Record button to play back drawing development
- Undo button


### Flashbacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashbacks-photos-from-here/id6741405370)

Discover photos you've captured near your current location. This app offers a refreshing alternative to endless social media feeds, letting you joyfully revisit your own memories. Expand your search radius with an in-app subscription.

**Highlights:** View photos based on current location, Adjustable photo search radius, Alternative to social media doom scrolling, Rediscover personal memories, In-app subscription for expanded features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlock | $0.29 | per month |
| Yearly Unlock | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mandalas LITE free?

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

### Is Flashbacks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mandalas LITE or Flashbacks?

Flashbacks is rated higher. Mandalas LITE averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Flashbacks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mandalas LITE or Flashbacks have ads?

Neither Mandalas LITE nor Flashbacks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mandalas LITE or Flashbacks?

Mandalas LITE ships an update every 10 months, and Flashbacks fortnightly. Most recently, Mandalas LITE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flashbacks on November 4, 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.*