Comparison

Mala vs Second Sense

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D beads with touch and sound
  • 40 precious material options
  • 300+ classic teachings
  • Temple fortune verses
  • Practice calendar
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud sync
Features
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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/

About

Second Sense

Features
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Can you feel one second without watching a clock? Tap to start, then tap again to stop. Or press, hold, and release. Second Sense shows how early or late you were. Start with one second, choose a target from 1 to 60 seconds, or try a fresh set of daily challenges. Turn on Assist when you need a guide. Explore recent sessions, timing trends, and personal bests to discover your patterns and consistency. Choose from a range of visual themes. Some themes are available as separate one-time purchases.

Screenshots

Mala4 screens
Second Sense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mala at every 3 days against Second Sense's every 3 weeks. Second Sense's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mala sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Second Sense sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mala ships an update every 3 days, Second Sense every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mala versus Second Sense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalaSecond Sense
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Jingjie Feifan Intelligent Technology Co., LtdQuantumCola (Hangzhou) Technologies Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Mala

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • Single Omen$0.99
  • Single Bead$0.99
  • Lifetime (Promo)$9.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
5 purchases

Second Sense

One-time5
  • Glossy Y2K Theme$1.99
  • Blueprint Theme$1.99
  • Risograph Theme$1.99
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  • Cyberpunk Theme$2.99
  • Four-Theme Starter Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Mala free?
Mala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Sense free?
Second Sense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mala or Second Sense have ads?
Neither Mala nor Second Sense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mala or Second Sense?
Mala ships an update every 3 days, and Second Sense every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mala was updated on October 31, 2026 and Second Sense on November 5, 2026.

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