# Wallabag Reader vs Zenith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zenith at 100% against Wallabag Reader's 43%. Zenith also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Wallabag Reader's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallabag Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Zenith sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zenith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallabag Reader has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Wallabag Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zenith's.

Wallabag Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, Zenith weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallabag Reader | Zenith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallabag-reader/id1170800946/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-focus-timer-and-sounds/id6775614706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [maxime marinel](https://appshunter.io/developer/595076846) | [Frederic Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775614708) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallabag Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallabag-reader/id1170800946)

Save web pages for later reading with this self-hostable application. It offers a free and open-source solution for bookmarking content. Requires a separate wallabag instance to function.

**Highlights:** Save web pages, Self-hostable, Open source, Free (as in freedom), Offline reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallabag Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tips | $0.99 | one-time |


### Zenith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-focus-timer-and-sounds/id6775614706)

Enhance concentration with ambient soundscapes and a Pomodoro timer. Mix multiple sounds for personalized focus sessions, with optional weather-based suggestions. Offers guided breathing and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Ambient soundscapes, Pomodoro timer, Live Activity & Dynamic Island support, Guided breathing exercises, Customizable sound mixing, Weather-based sound suggestions, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zenith Focus — Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallabag Reader free?

Wallabag Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zenith free?

Zenith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wallabag Reader or Zenith?

Zenith is rated higher. Wallabag Reader averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Zenith averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wallabag Reader or Zenith have ads?

Neither Wallabag Reader nor Zenith shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallabag Reader or Zenith?

Wallabag Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, and Zenith weekly. Most recently, Wallabag Reader was updated on October 22, 2026 and Zenith on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*