Comparison

SquatBuddy vs Zenmon

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

Head to head
About

SquatBuddy

Build a consistent squat routine with friends. Track your progress, compete on weekly leaderboards, and stay motivated with streaks and reminders. Achieve stronger legs and healthier habits with just a few minutes a day.

Highlights
  • Squat Counter with one-tap tracking
  • Weekly stats chart
  • Customizable daily goals
  • Streak tracking and motivation
  • Group challenges and leaderboards
  • Home screen widget for progress view
Features
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Make squats a daily habit. SquatBuddy helps you build a consistent squat routine with friends. Challenge your group, climb the weekly rankings, and build a streak you won't want to break. Just a few minutes a day for stronger legs and healthier habits. KEY FEATURES - Squat Counter - One-tap tracking for quick logging - Weekly stats chart - Customizable daily goals - Streaks & Motivation - Track your consecutive days - Smart reminders to stay on track - Sound effects & celebrations when you hit your goal - Group Challenges - Invite friends and create groups - Compete on weekly leaderboards - Stay motivated together - Home Screen Widget - See today's progress at a glance - Track your streak without opening the app Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy Terms of Use: https://starcrown.co.jp/legal Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zenmon

Features
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Zenmon is a simple meditation and zazen timer for building a quiet daily practice. Sit with Zen temple sounds, breathing guides, and simple tracking. Start with five minutes a day. ◇ Meditation Timer (5–30 min) ◇ Real Zen temple sounds (sutra chanting, suikinkutsu) ◇ Breathing guide (4-4, 4-4-4-4, 4-7-8) ◇ Daily tracking (streaks & total sessions) ◇ Background playback No experience needed. Just sit, breathe, and listen. Start with 5 minutes a day. Zenmon Pro: Unlock all sounds, custom timer, and advanced bell intervals. Begin your Zen practice today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SquatBuddy4 screens
Zenmon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zenmon at daily against SquatBuddy's every 3 days. Zenmon also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SquatBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zenmon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquatBuddy ships an update every 3 days, Zenmon daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SquatBuddy versus Zenmon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquatBuddyZenmon
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarcrown IncTomoya Takeuchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SquatBuddy

One-time1
  • SquatBuddy Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Zenmon

Subscriptions1
  • Zenmon Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is SquatBuddy free?
SquatBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zenmon free?
Zenmon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SquatBuddy or Zenmon have ads?
Neither SquatBuddy nor Zenmon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquatBuddy or Zenmon?
SquatBuddy ships an update every 3 days, and Zenmon daily. Most recently, SquatBuddy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zenmon on October 31, 2026.

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