zines vs elsehear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
zines
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A simple app for keeping track of your everyday life. Write entries, save photos, collect links, and organize the moments that matter to you. Whether itβs a quick note or a detailed journal, Zines gives you a flexible way to keep everything in one place. No complicated setup. No required format. Just capture your day, your way.
elsehear
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Listen to real places around the world, live. Browse places around the world and tune into their live soundscapes. Discover the coordinates and stories behind the sounds you hear. Tap "Take me somewhere" and let Elsehear choose your next destination. Save your favorite places and return to them whenever you like. Favorites sync across your iPhones when you sign in with the same Apple account. See your current place and playback status on the Lock Screen with Live Activities. Browse places and control playback on your paired iPhone with the Apple Watch companion. Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French, and German. Elsehear is an art project for sharing the sounds of the world. With thanks to Locus Sonus and the contributors who keep these open microphones listening. Sign in with Apple and an internet connection are required. Audio comes from live sources, so sounds and stream availability vary. Be here, hear elsewhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: elsehear at none against zines's shown. elsehear also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). zines's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
zines ships an update daily, elsehear every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | zines | elsehear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mingyu Lee | dohyun ahn |
In-app purchases
zines
No in-app purchases
elsehear
No in-app purchases









