ZenMonkey vs CapyUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Distraction-free sessions
- Gentle bell chimes
- Apple HealthKit integration
- Heart rate insights (with Apple Watch)
- On-device data storage
- Practice trends and history
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Meditate at your own pace. ZenMonkey brings together a simple self-guided timer, gentle bells and a record of your practice. With Apple Watch, you can also review heart rate changes during your sessions. [ Record and Reflect ] ○ Free-form or timed practice, with Apple Watch support. ○ Review individual sessions and the calendar in Journey, and your practice rhythm in a dedicated Trends tab. ○ See today's and the past seven days' practice in Home Screen widgets. Unrated records use the default green. ○ Share a session and revisit weekly and monthly reports. [ ZenMonkey Pro · Body & Mind Awareness ] ○ Read existing HRV (SDNN) and resting heart rate from Apple Health, with 7-, 30-, 90-, 180-day and one-year views. ○ Review personal reference states, rings, change bars and period baselines, without a numeric health grade. ○ View practice records alongside body measurements. Associations do not establish cause or prove practice effects. ○ Glance at HRV references in Home Screen and Watch-face widgets; tap a Watch widget to open practice. ○ Choose optional HRV awareness practice reminders. Member shares can include the session's recorded heart rate chart. ○ Keep long-term practice insights and optional iCloud sync. [ Health Connections You Choose ] HRV is off by default and needs membership, Health reading permission and existing measurements. Refresh reads existing data; it does not take a new measurement. Control mindful-minute writes, Watch workout saves and Health reading separately. Turning off writing does not delete existing Health records. The basic timer does not require Health access. [ Personal References ] HRV and resting heart rate depend on measurement context and other factors. States and trends support personal reflection, not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, continuous stress monitoring or emergency assistance. [ Membership and Terms ] Monthly and annual subscriptions and lifetime access are available. Prices and conditions appear on the purchase screen. Manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your Apple account settings. Lifetime access does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Terms of Use: https://iiisle.studio/zenmonkey/terms Privacy Policy: https://iiisle.studio/zenmonkey/privacy Support: https://iiisle.studio/zenmonkey/support
CapyUp
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CapyUp helps you sit less and build a gentler stand-up rhythm. If you often stay at your desk for too long, CapyUp uses a calm countdown and local reminders to make standing up easier to repeat. Each stand, walk, or stretch can be saved as a small CapyUp rescue, turning real movement into visible habit feedback. Key features: - Sitting countdown: get reminded based on your chosen interval. - Local notifications: receive stand-up reminders when enabled. - Stand records: save each rescue and view your daily progress. - Stretch cards: unlock cards through real actions and habit progress. - Stand report: review your recent 7-day records, trends, and sitting rhythm. - Optional smart detection: with your permission, CapyUp can read Apple Health steps and stand time to help detect possible movement on device. CapyUp is for people who work, study, or create while sitting for long periods and want a light way to build stand-up, walking, and stretching habits. Privacy: CapyUp stores core records and settings on your device. Apple Health access is optional. Health data is used only for on-device assistance and is not used for ads or marketing. Health note: CapyUp provides general sitting reminders and habit support. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical condition, pain, movement limitation, or other health concern, consult a qualified professional before changing your activity routine. Privacy Policy: https://garnet-iberis-de2.notion.site/CapyUp-Privacy-Policy-37caf745894c807d86cff02a4ae19e96?pvs=73 Terms of Use: https://garnet-iberis-de2.notion.site/CapyUp-Terms-of-Use-37caf745894c803db3a3d9e1321428c8?pvs=73
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CapyUp at every 2 days against ZenMonkey's fortnightly. 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. ZenMonkey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CapyUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZenMonkey ships an update fortnightly, CapyUp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenMonkey | CapyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iiisle Studio | 攀峰 陈 |
In-app purchases
ZenMonkey
- ZenMonkey Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- ZenMonkey Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- ZenMonkey Pro Lifetime$24.99
CapyUp
- Monthly Plus$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plus$9.991 Year









