Comparison

Astral Star vs Madal

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

Head to head
About

Astral Star

Features
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Astral Star is the companion app for the Light Mandalas Astral Star projector. Explore light symbols and choose colors and timing for creative sessions, reflective practice or time with friends. FREE FEATURES Project every library symbol, play all 42 basic programs, use Mandala Scan app features and save its results as playlists, and create and edit your own playlists from the symbol library. Set each step's color and time, reorder or rename playlists, and play them. Import symbols, libraries and playlists shared by others, and keep playing content you already have. Mandala Scan features in the app, including saving scan results as playlists, are free. A Mandala Scan device is required for scanning and must be purchased separately; it is not included with the app or Premium. OPTIONAL ASTRAL STAR PREMIUM Monthly and yearly subscriptions unlock the same seven features: • AI playlist assistant: describe what you need in an everyday message. Receive a 5–10 minute playlist with selected symbols, colors and timings; loop it for a longer session. Up to 20 completed AI playlists per day. • Draw and save your own symbols. • Customize library symbols. • Create and share your own symbol libraries. • Share your playlists with a share code or file. • Turn pictures into symbols with local picture tracing. • Add spin, zoom and movement to symbol playback. Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your Apple account. The price and billing period are shown before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Existing lifetime activation-code access remains separate from subscriptions. Before using the AI assistant, you choose whether to share your request with Light Mandalas and its AI service provider. You can turn this permission off in Settings. See the Privacy Policy for details about data processing. A compatible Astral Star projector is required for physical light projection. Avoid direct laser exposure and follow the device's safety instructions. Astral Star is for creative and general wellbeing use and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.light-mandalas.com/mandalaastralstar/index.html

About

Madal

Features
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Discover the spiritual world of Sri Chinmoy through this comprehensive companion app. MUSIC & SONGS • Access 21,300+ devotional songs • Listen to meditation music • Explore Radio Sri Chinmoy • Latest releases and recordings LIBRARY & TEACHINGS • Browse extensive book collection • Read spiritual writings • Access all covers and editions • Searchable content library VIDEOS & MEDIA • Watch 700+ spiritual videos • Interviews with disciples • Latest video releases • Documentary content RACES & ACTIVITIES • Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team • 3100 Mile Race information • Race results and events • Athletic inspiration PEACE RUN • Global peace initiative • School programs • Torch-Bearer Award • Contact information MEDITATION & CENTRES • Find meditation centers worldwide • Learn meditation techniques • Connect with community • Latest news and events FEATURES • Beautiful, intuitive interface • Favorite content for quick access • Comprehensive navigation • Regular content updates • Offline reading capability Whether you're a longtime student, new seeker, or simply curious about meditation and spirituality, Madal provides a window into Sri Chinmoy's profound teachings on peace, love, and self-transcendence. Download now and begin your journey to inner peace

Screenshots

Astral Star4 screens
Madal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Madal at none against Astral Star's 2. Madal also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Astral Star sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Madal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astral Star ships an update every 3 weeks, Madal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Astral Star versus Madal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstral StarMadal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.515.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLight Mandalas Company LimitedAndrej Kling

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Astral Star

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$179.991 Year
None

Madal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astral Star free?
Astral Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Madal free?
Madal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astral Star or Madal have ads?
Neither Astral Star nor Madal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astral Star or Madal?
Astral Star ships an update every 3 weeks, and Madal monthly. Most recently, Astral Star was updated on October 30, 2026 and Madal on October 25, 2026.

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