reMarkable mobile vs ZenSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
reMarkable mobile
Organize, create, and access your digital notes and documents from your paper tablet on the go. Manage content with folders and tags, and create new notebooks or add pages to existing PDFs and ebooks. Sync your work seamlessly to continue where you left off.
- Content overview with tags and favorites
- Create folders for organization
- Search functionality for documents
- Create new notebooks and add pages
- Edit PDFs and ebooks
- Sync content across devices
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Expand your reMarkable universe: Make sure to pair your paper tablet with an account at my.remarkable.com before logging in to the app. Find login details for both in Account settings on the paper tablet. Get organized: Use the app to get an overview of your content, with tags and favorite documents. Create folders for collecting notebooks and files by topic. Save one for each project, or separate work and personal notes. This will help you find and arrange the content stored on your paper tablet with Search. You can also remove clutter by deleting any digital paper that has piled up. Fresh paper in your pocket: Our notebooks take full advantage of the flexibility of digital paper for taking notes, typing, and sketching. All of your content is always available, and you can both make fresh notebooks, folders, and add note pages in PDFs and ebooks. Take focused notes, anywhere: Make your ideas easier to refine and share on the go. Our cloud storage allows you to sync your content and pick up right where you left off on your paper tablet. Use the app to create new notebooks or quick sheets, and add blank note pages to existing documents. Checkboxes in the formatting menu are great for to-do lists. Type pages of notes, or quickly write out shorter lists to review and annotate later on your reMarkable. Download the app to your mobile to make the most of your paper tablet. Discover a new way to take notes.
ZenSteps
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ZenSteps – Mindful Goal Tracking Stay calm, consistent, and in control with ZenSteps, the mindful way to track and achieve your goals. Whether it’s fitness, reading, meditation, or personal growth, ZenSteps helps you build lasting habits without stress or overwhelm. Why ZenSteps? Simple & Clear – Add goals in seconds with name, due date, importance, and completion status. Stay Balanced – Goals are sorted by due date and importance, so you always know what matters most. Mindful Tracking – Color-coded freshness (Green → Yellow → Red) shows how active each goal is, based on your custom time thresholds. Activity History – Log daily progress and see your journey unfold with expandable activity details. Visual Motivation – Unique Zen images reflect your overall balance: Zen 1: All goals are fresh and active. Zen 2: Most goals are healthy, a few need attention. Zen 3: Some thriving, some overdue—time to rebalance. Zen 4: Overdue goals—refocus and restart. Features You’ll Love: Add, edit, and organize goals easily. Swipe to edit or delete goals and activities. Customize thresholds for Green → Yellow → Red. See progress at a glance with clean, minimalist design. Learn about SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) right inside the app. Splash screen with your personalized branding. Build Better Habits ZenSteps isn’t just another productivity tool. It’s about mindful progress—helping you reach your ambitions without losing balance. Every step counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: reMarkable mobile at 17.0 against ZenSteps's 26.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | reMarkable mobile | ZenSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (500 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 500 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | reMarkable AS | Neville Forsythe |
Bugs and requests
reMarkable mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Cursor controls not working as expected
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- PDF scrolling and rendering issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to edit and annotate documents within the app
- Implement a dark mode option
- Improve file management and organization tools
- Integrate with popular cloud storage services
- Allow handwriting input on mobile devices
ZenSteps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
reMarkable mobile
No in-app purchases
ZenSteps
No in-app purchases
Questions
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