# Zen Timer vs Awayling

The clearest difference is device support: Zen Timer at 4 against Awayling's 2. Awayling's advantage is 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. Zen Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Awayling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen Timer | Awayling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer-grow-with-orbilla/id6809204467/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPAN Shatapathy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809204469) | [Scrolling Is Evil LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775877267) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-timer-grow-with-orbilla/id6809204467)

Enhance your focus with a calm Pomodoro and study timer. Track your progress, unlock new looks for your companion, and enjoy a ritualistic approach to productivity with customizable scenes and sounds. Integrates with Apple devices and services for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro and Flow focus timer modes, Customizable scenes and soundscapes, Orbilla companion that grows with focus time, Daily planner and Apple Reminders sync, Focus Circles for shared focus sessions, Cross-device support (iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac), Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Plus Monthly: Focus & Study | $2.99 | per month |
| Zen Plus Yearly: Focus & Study | $19.99 | per year |
| Zen Plus Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Awayling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awayling-focus-timer-pet/id6816324412)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Awayling Keeper | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen Timer free?

Zen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Awayling free?

Awayling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Zen Timer or Awayling have ads?

Neither Zen Timer nor Awayling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zen Timer or Awayling?

Zen Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Awayling every 3 days. Most recently, Zen Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Awayling on November 10, 2026.

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