Comparison

ZazenTracker vs Zenmon

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

Head to head
About

ZazenTracker

This app helps users track their meditation practice by setting session timers and logging completed sits. It builds a record of your practice and encourages consistency with a streak feature.

Highlights
  • Session timer
  • Practice logging
  • Streak tracking
  • Zen meditation focus
  • Simple interface
Features
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ZazenTracker is a simple tool for people who want to sit more regardless of whether you're new to Zen or have been practicing for years. You set the session timer, hear the bell, and just sit. When you're done, your session is logged. Over time, you'll build a record of your practice and a streak.

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

ZazenTracker3 screens
Zenmon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zenmon at daily against ZazenTracker's every 10 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. ZazenTracker 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

ZazenTracker ships an update every 10 days, Zenmon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ZazenTracker versus Zenmon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZazenTrackerZenmon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANTE VINCENT LOSCALZOTomoya Takeuchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZazenTracker

One-time1
  • Leave a tip$0.99
1 purchases

Zenmon

Subscriptions1
  • Zenmon Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is ZazenTracker free?
ZazenTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zenmon free?
Zenmon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZazenTracker or Zenmon have ads?
Neither ZazenTracker nor Zenmon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZazenTracker or Zenmon?
ZazenTracker ships an update every 10 days, and Zenmon daily. Most recently, ZazenTracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Zenmon on October 25, 2026.

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