ZenScreen vs Ask The Tao
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenScreen
This app uses eye-tracking to guide focus onto a dark screen, promoting mindfulness, creativity, and stress relief. It transforms idle moments into opportunities for personal growth and productivity.
- Eye-tracking technology
- Guided focus on dark screen
- Mindfulness and stress relief
- Boosts creativity
- Enhances productivity
- Personal growth tool
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Embrace the power of boredom with our innovative app. Utilizing eye-tracking technology, our app guides your focus onto a dark screen, opening a pathway to mindfulness, creativity, and self-awareness. Transform idle moments into personal growth, stress relief, and a boost to your productivity. Welcome to your journey of harnessing the power of boredom! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ask The Tao
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Converse with the Ancient Text Engage in profound dialogues with the Tao Te Ching, accessing all 81 verses with ease. Personalized Insights Our AI interprets your questions and provides tailored responses, offering guidance and clarity on life's challenges. Discover Local Resources Connect with nearby meditation centers, yoga studios, and Taoist communities to deepen your practice. Daily Inspiration Receive daily affirmations and quotes from the Tao Te Ching to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace. Journal Use the free journaling app to track all your thoughts. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZenScreen at 15.2 against Ask The Tao's 18.4. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. ZenScreen sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ask The Tao sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ZenScreen | Ask The Tao |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gennady Archibasov | Kevin Cramer |
In-app purchases
ZenScreen
- Zen Associate$4.991 Month
- Zen Practitioner$9.991 Month
- Zen Pioneer$29.991 Month
- A simple thank you$4.99
- Warm appreciation$19.99
- Generous Support$44.99
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- Deep respect$99.99
Ask The Tao
- Unlimited Access 2.99 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
