Comparison

Smile vs ZenMonkey

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

Head to head
About

Smile

Features
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Meet Sparky and Make Brushing Fun! Brushing your teeth can be an adventure! Smile Timer helps kids learn how to brush the right way with fun timers, cool rewards, and a friendly helper named Sparky. Sparky, Your Toothbrush Buddy, Makes Smile Timer Fun Meet Sparky! He cheers you on every time you brush. You can dress him up with hats, glasses, and fun outfits! - Brushing Timer Brush for 2 minutes just like the dentist says. The timer shows you where to brush, so every tooth gets clean. - Mouthwash Timer Swish your mouthwash for 30 seconds. Sparky helps you count and keeps it fun. - Sticker Rewards Get cool stickers when you brush! Find lions, unicorns, rockets, and more. The more you brush, the more stickers you earn! - Goals and Streaks Brush in the morning and at night to keep your streak going. How many days in a row can you brush? Let’s find out! - Dress Up Sparky Make Sparky look just how you like. Pick hats, glasses, and outfits to match your style. - Fun Facts and Jokes Learn fun facts about teeth while you brush. Read silly jokes and tips to make time go fast. Why Kids Love Smile Timer • Brushing feels fun, not boring • Easy to use — just tap and brush • Bright colors and fun animations • Rewards for good brushing • No ads — just fun Why Parents Love It Smile Timer helps kids: • Brush for the full 2 minutes • Learn how to brush the right way • Build healthy habits • Use the app without internet • Keep all info safe on the device Start Brushing Today! Download Smile Timer and brush with Sparky. Every brush helps your teeth stay strong and happy! Remember: Brush twice a day — morning and night — for 2 minutes each time. Made with love by T2Smiles Questions? t2.prodesign@gmail.com

About

ZenMonkey

This app offers a minimalist, distraction-free space for self-guided mindfulness and meditation practice. It helps users return to their breath and body, with optional heart rate insights and integration with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free sessions
  • Gentle bell chimes
  • Apple HealthKit integration
  • Heart rate insights (with Apple Watch)
  • On-device data storage
  • Practice trends and history
Features
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Every practice is a gift you give to yourself. ZenMonkey is a minimalist mindfulness companion for self-guided practitioners. In the midst of noise and distraction, it offers a quiet space to return to your breath, your body, and the present moment. [ About ZenMonkey & the “Monkey Mind” ] In many traditions, the “Monkey Mind” describes a restless, wandering mind — thoughts leaping from branch to branch, never staying still. ZenMonkey takes this metaphor as its core, making the practice journey more tangible. When you drift away, the inner monkey grows agitated; as you return and stay with your practice, it gradually settles into calm. The goal is not to eliminate thoughts, but to meet them with awareness and gently “tame the monkey.” [ Who Is ZenMonkey For? ] - Practitioners who already have some mindfulness or meditation experience and want a quiet, self-guided space. - People who prefer long-term, low-noise, sustainable practice woven into daily life. - Anyone who feels pulled by anxiety or racing thoughts and wants a simple way to come back to the breath and the body. Whether in the morning, during a short break, or before sleep, ZenMonkey can be your small, steady practice corner each day. [ Why ZenMonkey? ] ◆ Distraction-free sessions No coaching or constant pop-ups. ZenMonkey offers a clean practice screen with gentle bell chimes at the start, optional intervals, and the end — so you can fully sink into your own awareness. ◆ Integrated with the Apple ecosystem With your permission, ZenMonkey uses HealthKit to unify your mindfulness minutes across the Apple ecosystem. Both in-app sessions and supported Apple Watch “Mindfulness” data can contribute to a single long-term practice record. ◆ Heart rate insights (with Apple Watch) With Apple Watch and the proper permissions, ZenMonkey can access your heart rate during sessions. This helps you observe subtle changes in your physiological state and sense how the body responds as you practice. You can still use all core practice, journaling, and history features without a watch — Apple Watch simply adds deeper physiological insights. ◆ Privacy & Security Your practice notes and calmness ratings are stored on your device and in your private iCloud container. We do not run our own servers for this data and cannot access your personal records; your practice remains yours. [ ZenMonkey Pro – Deeper Insights ] Unlock richer long-term perspectives on your practice: ○ Practice trends: See how your practice time, frequency, and rhythm evolve over time. ○ Heart rate reviews: Look back at heart rate changes throughout each session. ○ iCloud sync: Keep your practice history aligned across your Apple devices. [ Not for Medical Use ] ZenMonkey is designed to support mindfulness, meditation, and self-care, helping you cultivate awareness and relaxation. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency intervention, and it is not a substitute for professional doctors, therapists or other healthcare providers. If you are experiencing serious physical or mental health difficulties, please seek professional help. [ Subscriptions & Auto-Renewal ] ZenMonkey Pro is offered as a subscription that unlocks advanced features such as practice trends, heart rate insights, and iCloud sync. Monthly and yearly options are available. If auto-renew is enabled, your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your Apple ID account within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in iPhone Settings under “Apple ID > Subscriptions,” including turning off auto-renew. After cancellation, Pro features remain available until the end of the current paid period, then revert to the features included in the free version. [ Terms of Use & Privacy Policy ] Terms of Use: https://iiisle.studio/zenmonkey/terms Privacy Policy: https://iiisle.studio/zenmonkey/privacy

Screenshots

Smile4 screens
ZenMonkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smile at none against ZenMonkey's 3. Smile also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ZenMonkey's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. ZenMonkey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smile ships an update every 7 months, ZenMonkey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smile versus ZenMonkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmileZenMonkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLonnie Terryiiisle Studio

In-app purchases

None

Smile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZenMonkey

Subscriptions2
  • ZenMonkey Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • ZenMonkey Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • ZenMonkey Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Smile free?
Smile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenMonkey free?
ZenMonkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smile or ZenMonkey have ads?
Neither Smile nor ZenMonkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smile or ZenMonkey?
Smile ships an update every 7 months, and ZenMonkey fortnightly. Most recently, Smile was updated on September 18, 2026 and ZenMonkey on September 17, 2026.

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