# iYinYang vs FOCUS Mala

The clearest difference is price: FOCUS Mala at Free against iYinYang's $3.99. FOCUS Mala also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). iYinYang's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

FOCUS Mala is free to download; iYinYang costs $3.99 up front. FOCUS Mala sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. iYinYang asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iYinYang against 4.3 for FOCUS Mala. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iYinYang has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iYinYang ships an update every 5 months, FOCUS Mala every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iYinYang | FOCUS Mala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iyinyang/id498030736/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mala-mindfulness-boost/id6754509322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gary Saggu](https://appshunter.io/developer/465733546) | [Tran Anh Khoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/703562127) |

## What reviewers say

### iYinYang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iyinyang/id498030736)

Explore Chinese astrology with beautiful graphics and intuitive design. Get personalized readings for yourself and friends, including zodiac animal, element, and ascendant signs. Discover hidden characteristics and learn about the fascinating world of Chinese horoscopes.

**Highlights:** Unlimited profiles for readings, Chinese Zodiac animal sign, Chinese element sign, Chinese Ascendant sign, Element animal reading, Chinese name and pronunciation, Browse past and future dates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FOCUS Mala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mala-mindfulness-boost/id6754509322)

This app offers a serene meditation experience with customizable mala beads for mindfulness practice. Enjoy relaxing music, beautiful backgrounds, and daily reminders to help calm your mind and boost your spirit.

**Highlights:** Mala bead counting, Meditation and zen music, Customizable backgrounds, Multiple mala types, Daily reminders, Personalized mindfulness design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Member | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iYinYang free?

iYinYang costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FOCUS Mala free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iYinYang or FOCUS Mala?

FOCUS Mala is rated higher. iYinYang averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while FOCUS Mala averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do iYinYang or FOCUS Mala have ads?

FOCUS Mala shows ads; iYinYang does not.

### Which is updated more often, iYinYang or FOCUS Mala?

iYinYang ships an update every 5 months, and FOCUS Mala every 3 months. Most recently, iYinYang was updated on November 1, 2026 and FOCUS Mala on October 30, 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.*
