Support — MalaWatch

Features at a Glance

3D Bead Wheel

Tap or swipe to count beads with haptic feedback on every bead.

Chant Guide

Om Mani Padme Hum — one syllable at a time, with voice in Follow mode.

Bead Goals

Set your goal to 27, 54, or 108 beads per round.

Round Tracking

Count completed rounds and view your session progress.

7 Bead Themes

Choose from Basic Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Agarwood, Jade, Obsidian, and Graphite.

Apple Watch

Count from your wrist with tap or Digital Crown support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I count beads?

Swipe down on the bead wheel to advance one bead. When you reach your bead goal (27, 54, or 108), the app completes the round with a pulse of haptic feedback and increments your round counter on the next cycle.

How does the chant guide work?

The chant bar at the top shows the six syllables of Om Mani Padme Hum. The current syllable lights up as you count. In Follow mode, the app speaks each syllable aloud as you advance — keeping your rhythm without looking at the screen. In Silent mode, the syllables are highlighted visually only.

The voice isn't speaking — how do I fix it?

Make sure your iPhone is not in Silent mode (check the physical ring/silent switch on the side). Also ensure the volume is turned up. The chant voice uses your device's built-in text-to-speech, so it respects your system volume and mute settings.

How do I change my bead goal?

Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen) and tap Bead Goal to choose 27, 54, or 108.

How do I reset my count?

Tap the Reset button in the top-left corner to reset the current round back to bead 1. Your completed rounds are preserved.

How do I change the bead theme?

Open Settings and tap Bead Style to see all seven included themes: Basic Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Agarwood, Jade, Obsidian, and Graphite.

Does MalaWatch work on Apple Watch?

Yes. Open the MalaWatch app on your Apple Watch to count with a tap or the Digital Crown. Each bead gives a click haptic, and completing a round gives a success pattern.

Does MalaWatch require an internet connection?

No. MalaWatch is fully offline. It never connects to the internet. Your practice data is stored locally on your device only.

Can I use MalaWatch for practices other than Buddhist chanting?

Absolutely. MalaWatch works for any counting practice — Catholic rosary prayers, Hindu japa, affirmations, breathwork, or any personal ritual.

Will my practice data sync across devices?

Not in version 1.0. iCloud sync across devices is planned for a future update. Currently, your count history lives on the device where you practice.