Comparison

TaleCraft vs FOCUS Mala

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TaleCraft

Features
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Find a Fairytale you like and read it. Write your own stories with the help of creative AI. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FOCUS Mala

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
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Practise Mindfulness anywhere with FOCUS Mala - A Beautiful Meditation Zen App! FEATURES ================ - Practise mala bead counting anytime, anywhere. - Meditation - relaxing - zen music. - Beautiful backgrounds. - Many types of malas. - Daily reminder. - And many options to customize your own mindfulness design... Download FOCUS Mala NOW and Boost your Spirit to another level! CONTACT: ============== * Facebook App page: https://www.facebook.com/BuddhaChannelOfficial * Like us: https://facebook.com/holovastudio * Visit us: https://holova.net * Email us: us@holova.net By using this app, you agree to our: - Privacy Policy: https://holova.net/pp - Terms of Use: https://holova.net/tos

Screenshots

TaleCraft3 screens
FOCUS Mala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TaleCraft at none against FOCUS Mala's shown. FOCUS Mala's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TaleCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and FOCUS Mala sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaleCraft ships an update every 17 months, FOCUS Mala every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TaleCraft versus FOCUS Mala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaleCraftFOCUS Mala
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey KalausTran Anh Khoa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TaleCraft

Subscriptions1
  • 30 Fairytales per month$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Fairytale Credit$1.99
1 purchases

FOCUS Mala

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Member7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TaleCraft free?
TaleCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FOCUS Mala free?
FOCUS Mala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaleCraft or FOCUS Mala have ads?
FOCUS Mala shows ads; TaleCraft does not.
Which is updated more often, TaleCraft or FOCUS Mala?
TaleCraft ships an update every 17 months, and FOCUS Mala every 3 months. Most recently, TaleCraft was updated on November 8, 2026 and FOCUS Mala on October 30, 2026.

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