Comparison

ZenActivity vs Simple Gong Timer

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

Head to head
About

ZenActivity

Create and save custom interval timers for workouts, yoga, and meditation. This app offers extensive customization for exercise and rest periods, allowing you to build up to five unique routines with unlimited steps. Enjoy background operation and music integration for a seamless practice.

Highlights
  • Save up to 5 workout routines
  • Unlimited customizable steps per routine
  • Second-level interval customization
  • Background operation with music support
  • ZEN-mode for distraction-free timing
  • Airplay support for Apple TV
Features
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ZenActivity is a powerful, beautifully designed workout timer built for people who want total control over their routines—without complexity. Whether you’re practicing yoga, training MMA, building strength, or meditating, ZenActivity adapts to your flow with precision timing, flexible structure, and a calm, focused experience. Design your workouts exactly the way you want, follow them effortlessly, and track your progress over time. Build Your Perfect Routine • Create unlimited workouts, each with a custom name and type • Add unlimited steps per workout with full control over sequence and structure • Categorize steps: Exercise, Stretch, Rest, Meditation, Weights, Cardio, Core, Kettlebells • Set exact durations down to the second (hours, minutes, seconds) • Reorder steps with intuitive drag-and-drop • Duplicate or delete steps instantly with simple gestures Effortless Workout Experience • Clean, distraction-free running screen with workout name and icon • Tap to play or pause your session • Pinch to exit quickly • Runs smoothly in the background while you listen to music • Optional sounds, vibration, and volume per step • Activate Zen Mode for a minimal, distraction-free timer • Subtle haptics reinforce state changes without breaking focus Smart Reminders • Set reminders for individual workouts • Flexible scheduling: daily, weekdays, or weekly with notifications with sound and banner support Track Your Progress • Automatic workout logging • Visual statistics with 7, 30, and 90-day views • Identify your most consistent and top workouts Home Screen Widget • “Favorite Workouts” widget in multiple sizes • Instantly launch workouts directly from your Home Screen Designed for Real Practice ZenActivity is trusted by yoga practitioners, meditation enthusiasts, athletes, and trainers who want a reliable, customizable timer that stays out of the way and supports their rhythm. It’s equally suited for: • Yoga and breathwork • HIIT and interval training • Boxing and MMA • Strength and conditioning • Meditation and progressive relaxation Thoughtful Design • Intuitive interface that’s easy to learn and fast to use • Clean visuals that feel both calming and energizing • Built-in help to guide you through every feature ZenActivity doesn’t just time your workouts—it supports your discipline, focus, and consistency. Let it guide your daily practice.

About

Simple Gong Timer

This application allows users to set custom timers for workouts and rest periods, with a specified number of rounds. It features a gong sound that won't interrupt music playback and can utilize vibration for notifications even when the device is on silent.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout and rest timers
  • Set number of rounds
  • Gong sound does not interrupt music
  • Vibration notifications
  • iPhone silent mode compatible
Features
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You can set workout time, rest time and namber of rounds. The sound of gong does not disturb the reproduction of music. You can use vibrator if you set the iPhone to silent mode and turn on the vibrate-switch.

Screenshots

ZenActivity4 screens
Simple Gong Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZenActivity at 65% against Simple Gong Timer's 0%. ZenActivity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Simple Gong Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Simple Gong Timer is free to download; ZenActivity costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenActivity ships an update every 13 months, Simple Gong Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZenActivity versus Simple Gong Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenActivitySimple Gong Timer
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGary SagguSatoshi Horiguchi

Customer experience

ZenActivity

All ratings58 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral19.2%
Negative15.4%

Simple Gong Timer

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZenActivity

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Gong Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenActivity free?
ZenActivity costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Gong Timer free?
Simple Gong Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenActivity or Simple Gong Timer have ads?
Simple Gong Timer shows ads; ZenActivity does not.
Which is updated more often, ZenActivity or Simple Gong Timer?
ZenActivity ships an update every 13 months, and Simple Gong Timer every 9 months. Most recently, ZenActivity was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Gong Timer on November 4, 2026.

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