Comparison

Affirmations Basic & Personal vs Zen

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

Head to head
About

Affirmations Basic & Personal

This app helps users improve self-esteem and combat negative thinking through daily practice of positive affirmations. It offers five basic affirmations and allows users to add five personal ones. The app is designed to support recovery and mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Daily affirmation practice
  • Improve self-esteem
  • Combat negative thinking
  • Add personal affirmations
  • Siri integration
  • Daily exercise routine
Features
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30 day free trial then 99¢ a month or $7.99 a year Build self-esteem with daily affirmations. Includes five basic affirmations plus five personal affirmations you create for your own goals. Affirmations Basic & Personal Almost everyone can benefit from a boost in self-esteem, especially those working toward personal growth or recovery. "Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will." — Zig Ziglar "Before you can change your thinking, you have to change what goes into your mind." — Zig Ziglar Affirmations Basic & Personal provides five simple daily affirmations designed to help strengthen self-esteem and encourage positive thinking. You can also create five Personal Affirmations focused on your own goals, whether you're working toward recovery, quitting smoking, eating healthier, reducing stress, or making other positive life changes. Need ideas? Ask Siri: "Hey Siri, show me some positive affirmations to help me quit drinking... stop smoking... eat healthier..." For best results, read each affirmation aloud five times before moving to the next one. Practice this exercise every day, preferably at the beginning of your day. Whenever negative thoughts begin to take over, open the app and repeat your affirmations. Over time, this simple habit can help replace negative thought patterns with positive ones. Personal growth takes time, patience, and consistent effort. Let this app be one small step on your journey. "Sometimes the thing holding you back is all in your head." Why I Created This App I first learned about affirmations in 1985 while attending a retreat at the Cenacle Retreat House in Warrenville, Illinois. Over the years I discovered that affirmations were an effective way to replace what many in recovery call "stinkin' thinkin'" with positive, constructive thoughts. I originally created this app to help my grandchildren, and anyone else seeking a better life, build confidence and support their recovery journey. I'm grateful to say that affirmations have been an important part of my own sobriety. My last drink was May 30, 1979. If I can do it, you can too. I wish you success, peace, and strength on your journey. Questions, suggestions, or comments? Please email, call or text the Joe Lynn Hotline at 253-JOE-LYNN (253-563-5966). Email: JoeLynn@gmail.com

About

Zen

Features
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How often do negative thoughts repeat in your mind without you even noticing? Daily affirmations help rewire your brain, rebuild self-esteem, and replace negative thought patterns with empowering ones. With Zen, you give yourself the space to verbally affirm your dreams, goals, and strengths — every single day. Positive affirmations create real shifts in how you think and feel. They serve as gentle daily reminders of what you're truly capable of, helping you approach each day with clarity and confidence. An affirmation is a simple yet powerful statement that strengthens the connection between your conscious and unconscious mind. The stronger this connection becomes, the more resilient you are when life gets difficult. As the saying goes: you become what you believe. And the best way to build that belief is to practice affirmations consistently. WHY AFFIRMATIONS WORK - They increase your awareness of your own thoughts and words, making it easier to catch the negative, self-doubting patterns that hold you back. - They sharpen your focus. When you direct your energy toward your goals and what's possible, you create an abundance mindset and strengthen your determination to follow through. - They open you up to possibility. We often get stuck thinking things are impossible — affirmations flip that on its head. When you start affirming what is actually within reach, opportunities begin to appear. WHAT ZEN OFFERS - A personalized feed of affirmations based on your goals, beliefs, and interests - Timed practice sessions in three lengths — read each affirmation out loud to make it stick - Streak tracking to help you build a consistent daily habit - Home screen and lock screen widgets so inspiration is always one glance away - Beautiful themes to make the experience feel like yours - Available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish To access all Zen Pro content and features, you can choose between monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewals are charged at the same rate within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://zen.dimas-software.com/legal/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://zen.dimas-software.com/legal/terms.html

Screenshots

Affirmations Basic & Personal4 screens
Zen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Affirmations Basic & Personal at none against Zen's shown. Affirmations Basic & Personal also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Zen's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Affirmations Basic & Personal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Affirmations Basic & Personal ships an update monthly, Zen weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Affirmations Basic & Personal versus Zen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAffirmations Basic & PersonalZen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe LynnDIMA S SOFTWARE, SRL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Affirmations Basic & Personal

Subscriptions2
  • Affirmations Premium Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Affirmations Premium Annual1 Month trial$7.991 Year
4 purchases

Zen

Subscriptions4
  • Zen Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Zen Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Zen Pro Yearly Recovery$29.991 Year
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  • Zen Pro Yearly Recovery3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Affirmations Basic & Personal free?
Affirmations Basic & Personal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen free?
Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Affirmations Basic & Personal or Zen have ads?
Zen shows ads; Affirmations Basic & Personal does not.
Which is updated more often, Affirmations Basic & Personal or Zen?
Affirmations Basic & Personal ships an update monthly, and Zen weekly. Most recently, Affirmations Basic & Personal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Zen on October 31, 2026.

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