Comparison

Japa vs SinalFlag

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

Head to head
About

Japa

This app offers a distraction-free digital mala for mantra repetition, helping users maintain focus and discipline during meditation. It features customizable beads, a timer, progress tracking, and gentle feedback, designed for a calm and immersive practice.

Highlights
  • Digital mala counter
  • Customizable bead count
  • Meditation timer
  • Progress tracking
  • Goal-based practice
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • Pause and resume functionality
Features
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Jap-Mala — A Simple, Distraction-Free Meditation Companion Jap-Mala is a thoughtfully designed meditation app that helps you focus on mantra repetition (japa) without distractions. Inspired by the traditional mala, the app provides a calm, tactile experience that lets you stay fully immersed in your practice—whether you meditate for a few minutes or complete long sādhanā sessions. Designed for simplicity, Jap-Mala replaces physical bead counting with a gentle, intuitive digital mala, while preserving the rhythm, awareness, and discipline of traditional meditation. Key Features • Digital Mala Counter Count each mantra with a simple tap—no buttons, no clutter. • Customizable Mala Beads Choose the number of beads per mala to match your personal practice. • Meditation Timer Automatically tracks the duration of your meditation sessions. • Progress Tracking See total beads completed and malas finished at a glance. • Goal-Based Practice Set a target count and receive a gentle indication when your goal is achieved. • Haptic & Sound Feedback Subtle vibration confirms each count. Optional sound cues indicate mala completion and goal achievement. • Pause & Resume Anytime Take breaks when needed without losing your progress. • Eyes-Closed Friendly Designed to be used without looking at the screen—perfect for deep focus.   Designed for Calm & Focus Jap-Mala is intentionally minimal: • No social features • No notifications • No unnecessary visuals • Just a peaceful interface that supports mindfulness, repetition, and inner stillness. Who Is This App For? • Practitioners of mantra meditation • Users following japa, nāma-smaraṇa, or breath-based practices • Anyone seeking a simple, distraction-free meditation counter • Beginners and experienced meditators alike Privacy First Your meditation data stays on your device. Jap-Mala does not require account creation or personal information. Begin Your Practice Whether you meditate daily or occasionally, Jap-Mala helps you stay present, consistent, and focused—one bead at a time. Download Jap-Mala and experience meditation the traditional way, with modern simplicity.

About

SinalFlag

Features
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SinalFlag helps you understand the health of your relationship — with more clarity, privately. Assess nine dimensions (communication, trust, respect, reciprocity, emotional safety, conflict, boundaries, autonomy, and connection). Talk with a specialist, unpack an episode, journal what happened, and track trends and patterns over time. The app does not tell you whether to stay or leave. It is not therapy, not a diagnosis, and not a “toxic relationship” detector. Safety alerts stay separate from your average score. Your records stay in your account. We use what’s needed for the app to work, including chat and situation analysis. We don’t sell your texts. Optional subscription, with a 7-day free trial. Billing through Apple. Website: https://www.sinalflag.com Terms: https://www.sinalflag.com/termos Privacy: https://www.sinalflag.com/privacidade Support: https://www.sinalflag.com/suporte

Screenshots

Japa4 screens
SinalFlag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SinalFlag at none against Japa's shown. SinalFlag also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Japa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SinalFlag 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

Japa ships an update every 9 months, SinalFlag every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Japa versus SinalFlag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapaSinalFlag
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABCOMDanrley Alves dos Santos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Japa

One-time1
  • Donation for ad removal$0.99
2 purchases

SinalFlag

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensal$4.991 Month
  • Premium Anual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Japa free?
Japa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SinalFlag free?
SinalFlag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japa or SinalFlag have ads?
Japa shows ads; SinalFlag does not.
Which is updated more often, Japa or SinalFlag?
Japa ships an update every 9 months, and SinalFlag every 9 days. Most recently, Japa was updated on November 1, 2026 and SinalFlag on October 29, 2026.

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