# Helix vs Zenith

The clearest difference is device support: Helix at 3 against Zenith's 1. Helix also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Helix ships an update fortnightly, Zenith every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helix | Zenith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 30 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Bechameil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892662343) | [ARTHUR CHRISTIAN LUC CHARRON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779937131) |

## What reviewers say

### Helix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-methode-des-j/id6762047448)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zenith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-deepfocus/id6779937129)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helix free?

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

### Is Zenith free?

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

### Do Helix or Zenith have ads?

Neither Helix nor Zenith shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helix or Zenith?

Helix ships an update fortnightly, and Zenith every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helix was updated on November 9, 2026 and Zenith on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
