Comparison

Ember vs Zenlet

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

Head to head
About

Ember

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

Highlights
  • Precise temperature control
  • Save temperature presets
  • Beverage recipes and blogs
  • Customizable notifications
  • Manage multiple mugs
  • Personalize mug settings
Features
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At Ember®, we use temperature control to change the world in ordinary (and extraordinary) ways. With an Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug and the Ember app, you can transform your mornings by making hot beverages set to your chosen temperature an everyday reality. Our redesigned Ember app is simple, easy to use, and customizable. Whether you are a first-time user or a long-time customer, get ready for a whole new temperature control experience. The Ember app seamlessly pairs with your Ember products to precisely adjust your favorite hot drinks to your preferred drinking temperature, saves temperature presets, offers recipes, sends notifications when your desired drinking temperature has been reached, and more. Ember App Features: - Control the temperature of your beverage down to the degree - Use your previous temperature setting for a set-it-and-forget-it beverage experience - Manage unlimited paired mugs on an all-new Ember home screen - Find recipes and blogs you can save and share with friends and family in the new Explore section - Receive notifications when your preferred temperature has been reached, or your battery is low - Customize presets for multiple beverages and engage timers - Personalize your mugs with names and adjust the color of the smart LED - Easily switch between °C/°F and control sounds and haptic feedback in the redesigned Account section - Access Ember x Health with Apple Health

About

Zenlet

This app offers guided meditation sessions designed for busy individuals. It features a variety of categories like stress reduction, anxiety relief, and improved sleep, with sessions ranging from 5 to 15 minutes. Enjoy ad-free, distraction-free mindfulness to fit your daily routine.

Highlights
  • 99 guided meditations
  • 20 meditation categories
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Build custom playlists
  • Daily streaks and reminders
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Zenlet - Meditation Made Simple. No ads. No distractions. Just guided meditation that fits your life. Zenlet is built for people who want to meditate without the noise. Open the app, pick a session, and breathe. Every meditation is between 5 and 15 minutes - short enough for a busy morning, long enough to make a difference. 99 Guided Meditations Explore 20 categories designed around real needs: Reduce Stress - Let go of tension with sessions like Soft Landing and Ease the Rush. Mindful Breathing - Anchor yourself with simple, focused breath work. Reduce Anxiety - Quiet the noise and find steady ground. Emotional Balance - Stay centered when life feels uneven. Increase Happiness - Notice the small joys that are already there. Self-Compassion - Be kinder to yourself, starting now. Improve Performance - Build calm focus when it matters most. Morning Reset - Start the day with clarity, not chaos. Personal Growth - Move forward with honesty and intention. Better Sleep - Drift off gently at the end of the day. Deep Relaxation - Sink into stillness and let the body go heavy. Body Scan - Notice what the body is holding from head to toe. Gratitude - See the quiet good that runs in the background of your life. Focus and Concentration - Train the mind to stay on one thing at a time. Letting Go - Set down the weight that is not yours to carry. Patience - Learn to breathe inside the wait without rushing ahead. Confidence - Remember what you already know and what you have already done. Forgiveness - Loosen the grip on old pain and put the past back where it belongs. Mindful Walking - Feel every step when walking is the only point. Resilience - Remind the body that it has been here before and made it through. Features that respect your time Continue where you left off - your progress is always saved Build playlists - group your favourite meditations together Adjustable playback speed - 0.75x, 1x, 1.25x, or 1.5x Daily streaks - build a meditation habit one day at a time Evening reminders - gentle nudges to help you stay consistent Dark mode - easy on the eyes, day or night Why Zenlet We just want you to meditate and find some peace in your busy life. Zenlet is designed for everyone - whether you've been meditating for years or you're starting today. Breathe. That's it. That's the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
Zenlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zenlet at 5.0 against Ember's 3.3. Zenlet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Ember's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zenlet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ember asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zenlet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 7.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 2 months, Zenlet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ember versus Zenlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberZenlet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB797 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmber Technologies Inc.Steve Meetre

Customer experience

Ember

All ratings7,459 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.7%
Written reviews1,334 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative74.0%

Zenlet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ember

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Mug disconnects from app randomly
  • Firmware update process often fails
  • App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
  • Presets and settings get lost after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Battery level indicator on main screen
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Wireless charging option
  • Ability to lock temperature settings
  • Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume

Zenlet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ember

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zenlet

Subscriptions2
  • Zenlet Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Zenlet Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zenlet free?
Zenlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ember or Zenlet?
Zenlet is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Zenlet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ember or Zenlet have ads?
Neither Ember nor Zenlet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or Zenlet?
Ember ships an update every 2 months, and Zenlet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ember was updated on November 10, 2026 and Zenlet on October 31, 2026.

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