Comparison

Zention vs Whimzi

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

Head to head
About

Zention

Features
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Zention is a social app for creativity.

About

Whimzi

Discover new hobbies tailored to your personality through a fun quiz. Connect with like-minded adults in interest-based groups and engage in real-time conversations to share your passions.

Highlights
  • Personality quiz
  • Personalized hobby recommendations
  • Explore 200+ hobbies
  • Interest-based groups
  • Real-time messaging
  • Location-based discovery
Features
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Ever wish someone could just tell you what hobbies you'd love? Whimzi does exactly that. Take a personality quiz built on real science, and get matched with hobbies that fit who you actually are -- not just what's trending. But Whimzi isn't just about finding hobbies. It's about finding your people. Join communities built around shared passions, start real conversations, and connect with adults who actually get you. How it works: → Take the personality quiz and discover your unique traits → Get matched with hobbies based on your results → Explore 300+ hobbies with in-depth guides → Join groups and meet people who share your interests → Message people directly when you're ready to connect Already have hobbies you love? Add them to your profile, discover related ones you haven't tried, and find others nearby who share them. Whether you're looking to try something new, go deeper into what you love, or just find people who get it -- Whimzi is where you start. Free to download. Made for adults 18+.

Screenshots

Zention4 screens
Whimzi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zention at none against Whimzi's 10. Zention also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Whimzi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Zention asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zention ships an update weekly, Whimzi every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Zention versus Whimzi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZentionWhimzi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB38 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDavid MeadsWhimzi LLC

In-app purchases

None

Zention

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Whimzi

One-time10
  • Hobby Quiz Retake$0.99
  • Hobby Quiz Retake$4.99
  • Personality Quiz Retake$9.99
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  • Hobby Quiz Retake$9.99
  • Hobby Quiz Retake$12.99
  • Personality Quiz Retake$12.99
  • Hobby Quiz Retake$14.99
  • Personality Quiz Retake$14.99
  • Personality Quiz Retake$19.99
  • Hobby Quiz Retake$19.99

Questions

Is Zention free?
Zention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whimzi free?
Whimzi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zention or Whimzi have ads?
Neither Zention nor Whimzi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zention or Whimzi?
Zention ships an update weekly, and Whimzi every 4 weeks. Most recently, Zention was updated on October 5, 2026 and Whimzi on October 24, 2026.

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