# Auer Circle vs ZiB

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auer Circle at none against ZiB's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZiB sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Auer Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Auer Circle against 5.0 for ZiB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auer Circle | ZiB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auer-circle/id6740163992/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zib-simple-calorie-log/id6797659756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Uri Fridman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612958936) | [Kara Rieben](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780293766) |

## What reviewers say

### Auer Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auer-circle/id6740163992)

A minimalist meditation timer designed for simplicity and ease of use. Set your session duration with a tap and begin your practice. Track your meditation sessions daily.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Easy session duration selection, One-tap start, Daily session tracking, Simple design

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZiB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zib-simple-calorie-log/id6797659756)

Effortlessly log your meals by simply taking a photo. This app uses advanced recognition and a comprehensive database to track calories and macros, with optional barcode scanning for packaged foods. Your data remains private and is optionally synced with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Log meals with photos, Automatic calorie and macro tracking, Barcode scanning for packaged foods, USDA nutrition database integration, Optional Apple Health sync, No account or subscription required

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auer Circle free?

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

### Is ZiB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Auer Circle or ZiB?

Auer Circle and ZiB are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Auer Circle or ZiB have ads?

Neither Auer Circle nor ZiB shows ads.

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