Comparison

Zeno vs Funbeat

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

Head to head
About

Zeno

This app offers personalized programs for strength training, meditation, breathwork, and flexibility. It guides users from beginner to advanced levels with expert-designed content, helping them build and track new healthy habits.

Highlights
  • Strength training programs
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Breathwork exercises
  • Flexibility routines
  • Personalized habit programs
  • Beginner to advanced levels
Features
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Zeno is the simple app for people who want to train, eat and move well — without drowning in research, apps and $100 subscriptions. Plan and log your workouts. Track your calories and macros. Build a daily stretching habit. All in one app. Free forever plan. WHAT YOU GET STRENGTH TRAINING Custom workout programs, built around you. - Tell Zeno your equipment, schedule, goals and even your injuries. It builds the plan. - Know exactly what to lift — every set, every rep. - Weights go up automatically as you get stronger. Progressive overload, handled. - Log every set, rep and workout. Watch the numbers climb. - Learn proper form with 3D demonstrations you can rotate and zoom. CALORIE TRACKING Track your calories and macros without the obsession. - Search foods or scan a barcode. - See your calories, protein, carbs and fat at a glance. - Built to support your training, not take over your life. FLEXIBILITY Loosen up and move better. - Follow guided stretching routines. - Target the areas that need it. - A few minutes a day is enough. WHY ZENO Every level, from your first session on. Most apps assume you already know what you're doing. Zeno meets you where you are — beginner to advanced. Nothing to decide. Open the app. It tells you what to do today. One app, not five. Training, nutrition and mobility in one place. Free forever plan. No ads. No credit card. Premium is there if you want more, never a trap. Most workout apps cost over $100 a year. Zeno has a free forever plan. This app won't change your life. You will. Start today. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is Zeno really free? Yes. The free forever plan gives you real, usable training, tracking and flexibility — no credit card, no trial countdown. Upgrade only if you want more. Do I need any experience? No. Choose beginner, intermediate or advanced. Zeno meets you where you are and progresses as you improve. Is this just a habit tracker? It's more than a tracker. Zeno builds your plan, tells you what to do, and adjusts as you go — from your first session to your hundredth. Terms of service: https://zenoapp.io/#terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://zenoapp.io/#privacy-policy Contact: developer@zenoapp.io

About

Funbeat

This app helps you build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle by making exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your routine. It focuses on effective fat burning without restrictive diets, helping you shed fat while preserving muscle and avoiding the negative effects of calorie restriction.

Highlights
  • Sustainable fat burning
  • Preserve muscle mass
  • Motivation through pledges
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Real-time health data
  • Adjust meal portions
  • Record workouts
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Shape up with Funbeat! Build a healthy lifestyle that puts exercise at its heart. Funbeat ensures exercise becomes a regular, enjoyable part of your routine - shaping up starts with burning fat effectively. Say farewell to calorie restricted diets and hello to getting fit effortlessly! By prioritizing exercise, you’ll: - Shed fat while preserving muscle mass - Get fit in a sustainable way to avoid the yo-yo effect - Avoiding the negative effects of calorie restriction, such as fatigue, premature aging and hair loss Consistent exercise can be challenging, but Funbeat keeps you motivated With Funbeat, you can: - Max out your motivation by pledging your money where your mouth is on your exercise goals - Ensure you're burning body fat effectively by monitoring your heart rate during workouts - Reach your exercise goals to win your full pledge back, PLUS rewards! - Adjust your meal portions based on calories burned - Always stay informed with real-time health data With all these features at your fingertips, Funbeat makes your fitness and fat-burning journey a breeze! Start your journey to a fitter, healthier future today with Funbeat — * Access Information * [Required] - HealthKit access - Heart rate to monitor and generate accurate workout information - Resting heart rate to provide accurate workout statistics - Motion & Fitness - Monitor user's movements - To provide more accurate steps data - Statistics on walking based on steps data [Optional] - Location: Location based service provided - Notification: Push messages from Funbeat(warning: alert, badges may be included) - Camera: for profile images and to record workouts - Photos, media, files: for profile images and to record workouts

Screenshots

Zeno4 screens
Funbeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zeno at 93% against Funbeat's 0%. Zeno also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (227 vs 7). Funbeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zeno sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Funbeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeno holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeno has 227 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Zeno's written reviews are positive against 0% of Funbeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeno ships an update every 3 weeks, Funbeat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zeno versus Funbeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenoFunbeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (227 ratings) — better3.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings227 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeno App Pty LtdExerchain

Customer experience

Zeno

All ratings227 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.2%

Funbeat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Zeno

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unit settings reset to feet/pounds without saving changes
  • Weight input gets doubled when entered
  • Difficulty changing reps and weight values
  • App lag when switching to foreground
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  • Nutrition module not user-friendly for macro tracking on-the-go
  • Workout history loss on weekly reset

Requested features

13 requests
  • Hydration tracking feature
  • Cardio workout module
  • Progressive overload auto-adjustment for weights
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Apple Health integration
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  • Nutrition tracking full release
  • Water intake tracking
  • Muscle-specific split options (Back/Bis, Chest/Tris)
  • Ability to write workout notes
  • More detailed exercise library
  • Customizable weight options
  • Bench press and targeted muscle group exercises
  • Coming soon features visibility

Funbeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zeno

Subscriptions4
  • Zeno Plus Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Zeno Plus Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$15.001 Month
  • Zeno Plus Annual Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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  • Zeno Plus Annual Subscription1 Month trial$90.001 Year
None

Funbeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zeno free?
Zeno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Funbeat free?
Funbeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zeno or Funbeat?
Zeno is rated higher. Zeno averages 4.8 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Funbeat averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Zeno or Funbeat have ads?
Neither Zeno nor Funbeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeno or Funbeat?
Zeno ships an update every 3 weeks, and Funbeat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zeno was updated on September 25, 2026 and Funbeat on September 8, 2026.

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