Mala vs WorkBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mala
This digital mala app offers a realistic bead-rolling experience for chanting sutras and reciting mantras. It features authentic wooden tones, a warm aesthetic, and over 300 classic teachings to promote inner peace and mindfulness. Track your practice with a calendar and enjoy offline functionality.
- Realistic 3D beads with touch and sound
- 40 precious material options
- 300+ classic teachings
- Temple fortune verses
- Practice calendar
- Offline functionality
- iCloud sync
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Build a peaceful daily meditation practice with a beautiful digital mala. Count mantras, stay mindful, and build a consistent spiritual practice with an elegant digital mala designed for meditation, prayer, and daily reflection. Whether you practice Buddhism, mantra meditation, mindfulness, or simply want a quiet moment each day, Mala helps you stay focused and present. Features • Beautiful digital mala beads • 108-bead mantra & prayer counter • Track your daily practice • Practice history and statistics • Daily reminders • Sutra library • Daily wisdom and guidance • Traditional fortune guidance inspired by Buddhist wisdom • Simple, distraction-free design • Offline support Why You’ll Love Mala Meditation is more than counting. Mala helps you build a meaningful daily habit through mindful practice, ancient wisdom, and gentle guidance. Read traditional sutras, receive daily wisdom, and stay connected with your spiritual journey—one bead at a time. Whether you’re beginning your meditation journey or have practiced for years, Mala is designed to support your daily routine with simplicity, beauty, and intention. Download Mala today and begin your daily practice. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WorkBuddy
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WorkBuddy is your virtual coworker companion — a fun, smart buddy that lives on your phone, tracks your real-time earnings, reminds you to take exercise breaks, and chats with you throughout the workday. Whether you're counting down to payday or trying to stay healthy at your desk, WorkBuddy has your back. REAL-TIME SALARY TRACKER Watch your income grow second by second. Set your monthly salary and work schedule, and WorkBuddy calculates your earnings in real-time. Progress bar shows how close you are to your daily target. Supports multiple currencies: $, ¥, €, £. SMART EXERCISE REMINDERS Sitting too long is bad for you. WorkBuddy sends friendly reminders at customizable intervals (every 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes) with 12 office-friendly exercises — from eye rest and neck stretches to meditation and leg exercises. Each exercise comes with step-by-step instructions and a countdown timer. AI CHAT BUDDY Chat with your virtual coworker "Buddy" anytime. Buddy has a warm, encouraging personality that changes with the time of day — sleepy in the morning, excited at lunch, celebratory at the end of the day. Buddy replies in whatever language you write in. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add beautiful widgets to your home screen and lock screen. See your salary update every minute, track exercise progress (e.g. 3/8 completed), and read motivational messages. A privacy toggle lets you hide your salary with one tap — right from the widget. MULTI-LANGUAGE Full support for English, Chinese (中文), Japanese (日本語), and Korean (한국어). All exercise instructions, interface text, and widget messages are fully localized. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No account required. No personal data collected. No tracking. No ads. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your salary and work schedule in Settings 2. Watch your earnings tick up in real-time on the Home screen 3. Get notified when it's time for an exercise break 4. Tap the exercise card to start a guided routine 5. Chat with Buddy to stay motivated throughout the day 6. Add widgets to your home screen for a quick glance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkBuddy at none against Mala's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mala sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WorkBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mala | WorkBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Jingjie Feifan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd | 毅 何 |
In-app purchases
Mala
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
- Single Omen$0.99
- Single Bead$0.99
- Lifetime (Promo)$9.99
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- Lifetime Premium$19.99
WorkBuddy
No in-app purchases









