Imagine vs Zen Garden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Imagine
This app offers a peaceful escape from daily stress with satisfying visual and auditory experiences. Engage in calming gameplay or simply enjoy relaxing music and ASMR sounds to reboot your mind and improve your mood. It's designed for quick self-care without the need for traditional meditation.
- Distract from stress
- Quick relaxation without meditation
- Calm gameplay
- Satisfying ASMR sounds
- Relaxation music
- Explore peaceful worlds
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IMAGINE will help you to get distracted from any kind of activity, reboot your mind and quickly relax without meditation, which is also helpful, but not everyone has enough time to meditate regularly. IMAGINE is a quiet, safe and peaceful place, where you can distract from a stressful world and spend some time with yourself. In the world, full of stress and routine, self-care is a must-do thing, and we want to help you with it. No matter if you use your hands or your head, sometimes you just need to distract yourself. IMAGINE will help you to reboot and release stress. Construct oddly satisfying mechanisms whilst listening to the relaxation music and ASMR sounds, explore peaceful worlds and let us take care of you. High level of stress, workaholism and working without any breaks could lead to mental health problems, anxiety, panic attacks, dissociation etc. Do not neglect self care, open your mind and see how your mood changes. IMAGINE features: - Antistress app which will help you to distract yourself and reboot your mind - Quick relaxation without meditation: have a rest and take care of yourself - Calm gameplay without any stress-factors - Satisfying ASMR sounds and relaxation music When to use IMAGINE? - Lack of productivity or imagination - Routine work or any kind of activity - High level of stress - Coping with difficult emotions - Tired of working remotely and endless calls without real social interactions - Unable to go on vacation somewhere but want to have a rest IMAGINE can help you to: - Relieve stress - Take your emotions under control - Reboot your mind - Activate your imagination - Just take a break Using IMAGINE every day, you will: - Get used to take care of yourself - Learn how your emotions work - Reduce the amount of stress in your life - Improve your productivity in work or any kind of creation Stress is the disease of the 21st century. Stress is often being underestimated, people being told "just distract" or "you can't be tired, you just work in a comfortable office". We care about you and your mental health, so we made a new tool for quick and effective self-care. Calm your mind and release stress, while building oddly satisfying construction. Not in the mood to build anything? Just choose your favorite mechanism from the gallery and enjoy watching it to the relaxation music. Whole worlds full of calm and relaxation are waiting for you. Relaxation can be quick and easy with IMAGINE. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Zen Garden
Escape daily stress with this playful mindfulness app. Navigate calming levels by tilting your device to guide balls towards flowers, fostering focus and tranquility. Customize your experience with optional meditation sounds.
- Playful mindfulness exercises
- Three calming levels
- Tilt-based ball navigation
- Focus and tranquility enhancement
- Customizable meditation sounds
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Introducing Zen Garden: Your Path to Playful Mindfulness Need a moment to escape the stress of everyday life? Discover the serene oasis of Zen Garden, the ultimate playful mindfulness app designed to help you find inner peace and tranquility. Take a deep breath and embark on a journey of relaxation like no other. With Zen Garden, you'll immerse yourself in a world where calmness and mindfulness take center stage. It's more than just a game; it's a sanctuary for your mind, body, and soul. Our motto is simple: "playful mindfulness”, where you can unwind, destress, and recenter yourself effortlessly. Let Zen Garden guide you through three calming levels that gradually deepen your sense of tranquility. Level one, Mindful Moments, offers a gentle introduction to the art of presence. As you tilt your iPhone or iPad, gently manoeuvre a ball towards a flower-shaped hole. With each round, you'll witness your focus sharpen and your mind attuning to the present moment. Ready to dive deeper? Level two, Inner Peace, takes you on a journey to a more profound state of mindfulness. As more flowers appear, the challenge intensifies. Feel the magnetic pull as you strive to guide multiple balls towards their blossoms. Your concentration will be tested, but the reward of inner calm is immeasurable. Finally, you'll reach the pinnacle of mindfulness in level three: Zen Garden. Here, the allure of uncertainty awaits you. Randomly scattered flowers provide an unpredictable landscape. With no further breathing breaks, you'll find yourself fully immersed in the meditative experience. The attracting force that binds the ball to the flower diminishes, requiring even greater focus, control, and serenity. Zen Garden's enchanting blend of captivating gameplay and soothing elements ensures that every session is a transformative journey. Customise your experience by toggling the meditation sound on or off, aligning your practice with your personal preferences. Unplug from the noise, detach from distractions, and discover the profound benefits of mindfulness. With Zen Garden, you'll effortlessly tap into a state of inner peace, tranquility, and joy. As you tilt and guide the balls towards their gentle flower resting places, you'll feel the weight of stress dissipate, replaced by a profound sense of calm. So, what are you waiting for? Embark on your journey towards tranquility today. Download Zen Garden and embrace the power of playful mindfulness. Let serenity be your guide, one ball at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Imagine at 4.6 against Zen Garden's 3.3. Imagine also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Zen Garden's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Imagine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Zen Garden asks for nothing beyond the download.
Imagine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.
Imagine ships an update every 11 days, Zen Garden every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Imagine | Zen Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 499 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appache apps and games ltd | KARINA DR. SCHREIBER |
Customer experience
Imagine
Zen Garden
In-app purchases
Imagine
- Premium subscription$9.991 Year
Zen Garden
No in-app purchases








