Comparison

Exercise Simple vs Zen Time

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

Head to head
About

Exercise Simple

This app offers an authentic exercise experience with 30-minute workouts that can be done anywhere, anytime. It provides a real-life coach to help you set and achieve realistic fitness goals, fostering a supportive community.

Highlights
  • 30-minute workouts
  • Anywhere, anytime access
  • Personalized real-life coach
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • No equipment needed
  • Community support
Features
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THE MOST AUTHENTIC EXERCISE EXPERIENCE The reality is our society has never been as unhealthy, as it is, today. Our solution, was to invite folks into our home. And help them. Invite you into our home. And help you. Regular folks, with regular lives, who exercise simple. Goodbye resolutions. Hello, real solutions. No more over priced gyms and health clubs. No more superhero fitness models. No equipment needed. No credit card needed. 30 minute workouts that can be done anywhere, anytime. You'll have your very own coach assigned to you. Yes! A real-life, living and breathing human! Along with the help and care of your coach, you'll identify goals, and the appropriate and realistic path to achieving success. Exercise Simple is much more than a company or a brand. Exercise Simple is a commitment and a community.

About

Zen Time

Features
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Zen Time — Your nightly wind-down companion The last 30 minutes before sleep matter more than you think. Zen Time is a gentle, private space designed to help you close the day with intention — no subscriptions, no notifications, no data leaving your device. A breathing timer that actually works Choose from three guided breathing patterns — simple 4-4, calming 4-7-8, or grounding Box breathing. A soft narrator guides each breath so you never need to look at your screen. A wind-down ritual for restful sleep Four short rituals — Body Scan, Gratitude, Gentle Stretch, and Affirmation — walk you through a calming sequence before bed. Your body learns to recognize sleep is coming. Journal your day, release your worries Write a morning or evening reflection guided by a daily prompt. Use the Brain Dump to empty your mind of worries before sleep. Everything stays private, stored only on your device. Track your daily practice Set up to five daily habits and check them off each day. The 7-day history lets you see your progress and celebrate small wins. Gentle yoga for winding down Eleven beginner-friendly poses with illustrated guidance — perfect for a short stretch before bed. Explore and nourish Discover mindfulness tips, wellness insights, and nutrition guidance to support your overall wellbeing — from what to eat to how to breathe. Completely private. Fully offline. Zen Time requires no account, no login, and no internet connection. Your journal entries, habits, and sessions never leave your device. Ever. Zen Time is for anyone who wants to end their day with a little more calm — whether you're new to meditation, a seasoned wellness enthusiast, or simply someone who deserves a better night's sleep.

Screenshots

Exercise Simple4 screens
Zen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Zen Time at 3 against Exercise Simple's 1. Zen Time also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exercise Simple versus Zen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise SimpleZen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExercise SimpleAZZA EL MALKI

In-app purchases

None

Exercise Simple

No in-app purchases

None

Zen Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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