# Zen Battery vs Dabbsson

The clearest difference is rating: Zen Battery at 4.7 against Dabbsson's 4.0. Zen Battery also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 1). Dabbsson's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zen Battery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dabbsson asks for nothing beyond the download.

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, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zen Battery ships an update every 18 months, Dabbsson weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Battery | Dabbsson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-battery/id466431322/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabbsson-b/id6754352108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinobit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680633187) | [SHENZHEN DAIPUSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634013280) |

## 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


### Dabbsson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabbsson-b/id6754352108)

Monitor and manage your lithium batteries in real-time. View detailed parameters like power level, voltage, and temperature, and control charging and discharging. Personalize your experience with language and theme settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery status monitoring, Charge/discharge control, View battery parameters (power, voltage, temp), Set and modify Bluetooth device name, Language switching, Dark/Light mode toggle

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Battery free?

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

### Is Dabbsson free?

Dabbsson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Zen Battery is rated higher. Zen Battery averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Dabbsson averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zen Battery or Dabbsson have ads?

Neither Zen Battery nor Dabbsson shows ads.

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

Zen Battery ships an update every 18 months, and Dabbsson weekly. Most recently, Zen Battery was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dabbsson on October 1, 2026.

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