Comparison

Zen vs Nyro

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

Head to head
About

Zen

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to help users relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. It provides a variety of content designed for self-care and mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations
  • Sleep stories
  • Breathing exercises
  • Sleep music
  • Yoga classes
  • Mood monitoring
  • Binaural beats therapy
Features
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Sleep better, relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and transform your days. Explore hundreds of guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing practices, sleep music, yoga classes, and much more. Zen is designed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, insomnia, and other well-being concerns. Our mission is to provide an experience of self-care and self-awareness, helping you find peace and balance amid the demands of daily life. - Winner of Apple's Best of 2016 - Apple - 2019 Apps We Love - Apple From guided meditations that offer a refuge of peace to exclusive programs and engaging podcasts, every piece of content on Zen is carefully crafted to nurture your well-being. Each day, you'll find new practices that encourage continuous self-care, transforming small gestures into significant changes. Zen is the leading mental health app that has already helped improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. Join us on this transformative journey. Discover the power of daily self-care and transform your life with Zen. Whether you want to improve your sleep, increase your concentration, relieve anxiety, or simply find a moment of peace, Zen has the tools you need for your well-being. If you want to live a happier, healthier and more balanced emotional life, Zen is the perfect app for you. On Apple's list of 'Best apps of 2016', Zen offers a diverse and ever-growing amount of content and features, such as: MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS: - Incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life and learn to calm your mind - Mindfulness themes cover Deep Sleep, Calming Anxiety, Stress Management, Focus and Concentration, Breaking Habits, Happiness, Self-Esteem, and much more - Hundreds of guided meditations on topics such as concentration, physical activity, and restful sleep HERE'S WHAT YOU GET: - Weekly new Guided Meditations for relaxation, deep sleep, mood improvement, mental health, anxiety relief, stress reduction, focus at work and much more. - Deep sleep music and morning music for positive energy. - Binaural beats therapy with frequencies for chakra healing, endorphin release, intelligence boost, mood elevation, among many mindfulness techniques . - ASMR audios for mental massage, relaxation and deep sleep. - Mantras for health, love, happiness, deep sleep and anxiety relief. - Realistic 3D sounds for relaxation. Mindfulness techniques - A unique mood monitoring feature allowing you to keep track on your emotional status. - Reflections and inspirational quotes, proverbs and motivation messages. - 5-10 minutes meditations for a quick mental reset and more help you calm & quiet your mind - Calm breathing exercises. Inhale peace and exhale the day with simple, guided breathing techniques that are paired with beautiful nature sounds to lull you to sleep. - Personalized meditation and mindfulness experience ALL CONTENT AND FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE: - Zen has been featured in more than 130 countries and was recently featured by Apple on their official list of ’10 Best Apps of 2016’ on the App Store. - Zen is available across several Apple platforms and is a pioneer of the iOS10 iMessage App Store integration. - Add Mindful Minutes to Apple Health. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Zen offers auto-renewing subscription options: US$ 10.99 per month and US$ 39.99 per year. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The subscription automatically renews with the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://membros.zenwellness.com.br/zen-app-privacy-policy.pdf

About

Nyro

Features
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Nyro is the home for local running communities. Discover local running clubs, join group runs, meet new runners, and stay connected with your running community. Whether you're training for your next goal, looking for social runs, or simply trying to stay consistent, Nyro makes it easy to find runners who match your pace and interests. FEATURES • Discover running clubs in your area • Join upcoming group runs • Create and host your own runs • Build and manage running clubs • Meet runners with similar goals • Receive reminders and run updates • Track your club memberships and run participation • Explore public running communities FOR EVERY RUNNER Whether you're a beginner, recreational runner, or experienced athlete, Nyro helps you connect with local communities and stay motivated through shared experiences. Find your next run. Meet your next running partner. Build your running community.

Screenshots

Zen4 screens
Nyro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nyro at none against Zen's 11. Zen's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. Zen sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Nyro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zen versus Nyro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenNyro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB9 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperMoveNext, LtdAlexandru Varga

Bugs and requests

Zen

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Meditations stopping unexpectedly
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Syncing and connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free meditation options
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Offline mode for meditations
  • Better tracking and progress monitoring

Nyro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Zen

Subscriptions9
  • Zen Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Zen Premium1 Month trial$5.491 Month
  • Zen Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Zen Premium$10.991 Month
  • Zen7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Zen Premium$39.991 Year
  • Zen Premium7 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year
  • Zen Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Zen Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Nyro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen free?
Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nyro free?
Nyro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zen or Nyro have ads?
Neither Zen nor Nyro shows ads.

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