# Vocala vs ZenWalker

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenWalker at monthly against Vocala's every 15 months. Vocala's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vocala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ZenWalker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vocala ships an update every 15 months, ZenWalker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vocala | ZenWalker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocala/id1546459735/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CGPills SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/404811123) | [翔 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845957033) |

## What reviewers say

### Vocala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocala/id1546459735)

This app monitors real-time sound levels, displaying decibel readings with visual feedback. It alerts users when noise exceeds customizable thresholds, helping to maintain quiet environments for focus and comfort. The app prioritizes privacy by not recording or storing any audio.

**Highlights:** Real-time decibel meter, Animated visualizer, Customizable warning thresholds, Haptic alerts, Session recording with stats, Beautiful themes, Keeps screen on

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vocala Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Vocala Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### ZenWalker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenwalker-mindful-walking/id6757518749)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vocala free?

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

### Is ZenWalker free?

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

### Do Vocala or ZenWalker have ads?

Neither Vocala nor ZenWalker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vocala or ZenWalker?

Vocala ships an update every 15 months, and ZenWalker monthly. Most recently, Vocala was updated on September 9, 2026 and ZenWalker on September 8, 2026.

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