Saradays vs Malu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saradays
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Saradays is a calm, offline-first photo journal that gives you delightful ways to remember. Your photos and videos become timelines, clocks, books, galleries, and stacks you can gently explore. Timeline Scroll through a horizontal ribbon of memories with month headers, subtle haptics, and optional day clustering. Clock See a day as a 24-hour clock, with each photo pinned to the time it was taken. On This Day Revisit what happened on this date across different years, with a "Find Today" shortcut and a view of the in-between days. Book Flip through a physics-based photo book with rich page-turn animations, haptics, and soft page-flip sounds. Gallery Hang your memories in a framed, masonry-style wall that feels like a small exhibition. Stack Flick through a fanned-out stack of photos that subtly reacts to how you tilt your phone. Make It Yours Each visualization has a customizable serif title and an optional notes field, so you can tell the story behind a set of memories. Tap any item to open a full-screen viewer with zoom, swipe-through navigation, and support for both photos and videos. Soundtracks Attach a looping soundtrack to any visualization using curated built-in tracks or audio you import from files. Private & Offline Everything stays stored locally on your device unless you opt-in to save a backup in your own iCloud. For your extra peace of mind. Quick Controls A side drawer lets you switch visualizations, toggle light/dark mode, and go to settings which help you personalize the app. Free vs Premium In the free version you can create up limited visualizations with limited photos, videos, and notes in each. Saradays Premium unlocks unlimited visualizations, unlimited media (subject to your device's storage), convenient batch import when you long-press the add button, and access to future premium features. Saradays helps you slow down and remember your days. Gently, privately, and beautifully.
Malu
Capture fleeting thoughts, inspirations, and aspirations in a calm, organized digital journal. Track your progress as you bring these ideas to life, fostering a sense of joy and accomplishment without the pressure of productivity.
- Collect and save ideas
- Track tried experiences
- Organized and clutter-free interface
- Gentle reminders for action
- Focus on personal fulfillment
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Collect the little ideas and thoughts that make life sweeter. Malu is your cozy idea journal for everything you want to try, experience, or remember. Whether it is a spontaneous idea, a new hobby, a recipe, or a small moment you would love to make happen someday, Malu gives you a calm and clutter-free space for your thoughts. What you can do with Malu Collect and save ideas Keep your thoughts, inspirations, and little ideas all in one place. Try things out Track what you have already tried and watch your collection of ideas grow. Cozy and organized No stress, no clutter. Just your ideas, beautifully organized. Gentle reminders Get softly reminded to turn your ideas into reality. With Malu by your side Your sweet companion makes collecting and trying new things simple and joyful. Who is Malu for? For people who want to save ideas instead of forgetting them. For anyone who wants to keep track of small dreams and plans. For creative minds, daydreamers, and the curious. For everyone looking for a simple and caring journal. Why Malu? Malu is not about being more productive. It is about paying attention to what truly matters to you. Turn inspiration into small actions. At your own pace. In your own way.
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Verdict
Saradays and Malu are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Saradays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Malu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Saradays ships an update every 2 months, Malu monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Saradays | Malu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anusha Fazal | Martin Zimmer |
In-app purchases
Saradays
- Saradays Premium$4.99
Malu
- Malu Supporter$2.99
- Malu Supporter Plus$4.99









