# Zen Battery vs Cloud Battery

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zen Battery at 89% against Cloud Battery's 40%. Zen Battery also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cloud Battery's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zen Battery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cloud Battery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zen Battery holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Battery has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Zen Battery's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cloud Battery's.

Zen Battery ships an update every 18 months, Cloud Battery every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Battery | Cloud Battery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-battery/id466431322/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-battery/id1480648069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 117 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinobit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680633187) | [Alan Yan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452768312) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Battery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-battery/id466431322)

This app provides detailed battery information for your iPhone and iPad, including remaining hours for various activities. Customize the visual display with fluid animations and color options. Receive alerts when your device is fully charged.

**Highlights:** Battery life estimation for music, video, calls, and internet, Customizable 'Zen' display modes, Interactive fluid battery animation, Adjustable liquid color and battery design, Full charge warning sound, Widgets for quick battery status

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable battery monitoring
- 🚀 Accurate battery percentage display
- 💡 Customizable battery color
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear battery visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Inconsistent battery percentage accuracy
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 🔒 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Ads break app functionality

**Requested features**

- 12-hour clock option
- Battery saver mode
- Widget support
- Ability to disable ads


### Cloud Battery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-battery/id1480648069)

This app centralizes battery levels from all your Apple devices into one view. Monitor battery status across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, with notifications and widgets for easy access. Seamlessly integrates with iCloud for a hassle-free experience.

**Highlights:** Centralized battery monitoring, Real-time battery tracking, Today, Home Screen, and Lock Screen Widgets, Watch Complications, Low battery and unplug notifications, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Customization | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for tracking multiple devices
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🚀 Works across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- 👍 Customizable widget options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate battery readings
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Syncing issues and delays
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Devices disappearing from the app
- Widget not updating correctly
- Crashes when trying to share device status
- Incorrect battery percentages displayed
- Inability to add certain devices like older MacBooks

**Requested features**

- Add support for AirPods and other Bluetooth devices
- Improve Apple Watch integration and complication options
- Allow customization of device order in the app and widget
- Provide more detailed battery health information
- Implement a background refresh mode to keep data up-to-date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Battery free?

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

### Is Cloud Battery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zen Battery or Cloud Battery?

Zen Battery is rated higher. Zen Battery averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Cloud Battery averages 4.0 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Zen Battery or Cloud Battery have ads?

Cloud Battery shows ads; Zen Battery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Battery or Cloud Battery?

Zen Battery ships an update every 18 months, and Cloud Battery every 2 months. Most recently, Zen Battery was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cloud Battery on September 28, 2026.

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