# Counter + vs MalaMode

The clearest difference is rating: MalaMode at 4.7 against Counter +'s 4.2. MalaMode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 74%). Counter +'s advantage is ratings volume (392 vs 10). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter + has 392 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 88% of MalaMode's.

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, MalaMode every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter + | MalaMode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malamode/id1044103167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [Chester Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041740842) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-plus/id478557426)

This app allows users to easily track multiple values simultaneously with customizable options. Personalize your experience with color themes and manage your counts efficiently with a history log and exportable reports.

**Highlights:** Multiple counter support, Customizable counters, Vibrant color themes, Comprehensive history log, Exportable reports, Left-handed mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counter+ Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and efficient to use
- 👍 Customizable counters
- 👍 Helpful for specific use cases (e.g., shiny hunting, counting exercises, etc.)
- 👍 Simple and straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional missed taps or delayed response
- 🐛 Inability to go above 100,000
- 🐛 Ads appearing over buttons
- 🐛 Inability to delete or rearrange counters

**Reported bugs**

- Counters not resetting properly
- Crashing or freezing issues
- Inability to change counter names in multi-counter view

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count in decimals
- Implement dark mode or more color options
- Allow for more than 12 counters
- Add ability to delete or rearrange counters
- Implement sync across devices


### 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 Counter + free?

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, Counter + or MalaMode?

MalaMode is rated higher. Counter + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while MalaMode averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Counter + or MalaMode have ads?

Counter + shows ads; MalaMode does not.

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

Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and MalaMode every 4 weeks. Most recently, Counter + was updated on October 23, 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.*