Zero1 by Zerodha vs Maitri by Mandala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zero1 by Zerodha
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Zero1 is a new age media network, trying to demystify money through data-backed storytelling. The app enables you to participate in the Zero1 community, you can: Earn fest passes by attempting missions Earn exclusive Zero1 Merchandise Earn access to Zero1 Underground (coming soon) Interact with other fans and the Zero1 team (coming soon) ——————— We are making finance fun. The jargon filled world of money needs a makeover, and your first step starts with us. Understanding money is overwhelming but it doesn’t need to be. The world of finance is filled with jargon, and its overwhelming. But it can’t be ignored, understanding money is crucial to life. By making finance fun and relatable we can empower every Indian to take control of their future. So, let’s start by having money conversations we never had. Our channels: Zero1: https://www.youtube.com/@Zero1byZerodha Zero1 Women: https://www.youtube.com/@Zero1women Zero1 Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/@Zero1Hindi LearnApp X Zerodha Zerodha is building Zero1 in partnership with LearnApp.
Maitri by Mandala
This app offers a private social space focused on meaningful conversations and connections. Create exclusive groups for trusted individuals, share updates, and engage in discussions without the distractions of typical social media feeds.
- Private circles for trusted groups
- Quieter social feed experience
- One-to-one conversations
- Reactions, comments, polls, and quizzes
- Daily puzzles including Sudoku
- Customizable profiles
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Maitri is a social space designed around people and conversations that matter. Create private circles for friends, family, and communities. Share updates, have one-to-one conversations, react and comment on posts, and stay connected without the noise of a traditional social feed. Maitri includes: • Private circles for people you trust • A quieter social feed • One-to-one conversations • Reactions, comments, polls, and quizzes • Curated companion posts and daily discoveries • Daily puzzles including 6×6 Sudoku • Notifications for conversations and activity • Customizable profiles Maitri is built around a simple idea: social technology can help people stay connected without demanding all of their attention. Stay close to your people. Share what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maitri by Mandala at every 5 days against Zero1 by Zerodha's every 3 weeks. Zero1 by Zerodha's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zero1 by Zerodha ships an update every 3 weeks, Maitri by Mandala every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zero1 by Zerodha | Maitri by Mandala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Learnapp Technologies Private Limited | PRADEEP KUMAR KANDALA |
In-app purchases
Zero1 by Zerodha
No in-app purchases
Maitri by Mandala
No in-app purchases
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