Comparison

Malu vs TinyTies

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Collect and save ideas
  • Track tried experiences
  • Organized and clutter-free interface
  • Gentle reminders for action
  • Focus on personal fulfillment
Features
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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.

About

TinyTies

Features
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TinyTies helps co-parents, families and caregivers organize everyday child care in one calm, shared place. From care schedules and handovers to medication, sleep, meals, appointments and quick updates, TinyTies keeps the important information together — so it does not get lost across chats, notes or calendars. With TinyTies, parents and trusted caregivers can instantly see who is responsible, what matters today and what has changed since the last handover. Features: - Clear daily dashboard - Shared logbook for food, sleep, medicine, mood and notes - Family calendar for care planning - Recurring care schedules and medication plans - Built-in family chat for child-related communication - Roles for parents, grandparents, relatives and other caregivers - Handover view with important child information - Insights into routines and patterns - Pro features for larger families and advanced tools TinyTies is designed for co-parenting, separated parents, blended families, grandparents and everyone who shares responsibility for a child. TinyTies is a HuggleTales product. https://tinyties.aimoxyz.xyz/terms

Screenshots

Malu4 screens
TinyTies4 screens

Verdict

The call

Malu and TinyTies 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Malu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TinyTies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malu ships an update monthly, TinyTies every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Malu versus TinyTies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaluTinyTies
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin ZimmerMoritz Maximilian Fricke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Malu

One-time2
  • Malu Supporter$2.99
  • Malu Supporter Plus$4.99
2 purchases

TinyTies

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock TinyTies Pro$4.991 Month
  • Unlock TinyTies Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Malu free?
Malu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyTies free?
TinyTies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Malu or TinyTies have ads?
Neither Malu nor TinyTies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malu or TinyTies?
Malu ships an update monthly, and TinyTies every 2 months. Most recently, Malu was updated on October 30, 2026 and TinyTies on October 31, 2026.

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