Zen Bowl vs Magic Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zen Bowl
Experience the calming sounds of singing bowls for meditation and relaxation. Tap on various bowls and gongs to create soothing melodies. This app offers a simple way to find personal well-being through sound.
- Singing bowl sounds
- Meditation aid
- Relaxation tool
- Tap to play sounds
- Stop all sounds
- Social media sharing
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Zen Bowl for relaxation. Singing bowls are used for meditation, music, relaxation, personal well-being. Also known as Tibetan Singing Bowls, rin gongs, Himalayan bowls or suzu gongs. Features: - Tap the bowls and gongs to play the sound. - Stop all sounds - Share with social media
Magic Journal
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Magic Journal is a fast voice-notes journal for catching thoughts before they disappear. Record what is on your mind, get a transcript, and receive grounded reflection prompts that can use relevant prior entries. Voice notes for real life Capture quick thoughts, creative ideas, daily check-ins, and longer reflections without managing a folder of notes. Local-first journal history Your journal is saved on your iPhone, with optional private iCloud sync across your Apple devices. Continuous context Magic Journal can use relevant prior notes to make replies feel continuous while keeping your history organized behind the scenes. Read-aloud support When read-aloud is enabled, Magic Journal can speak responses back so the app feels natural to use while walking, commuting, or thinking out loud. Terms of Service https://nftstory.life/magicjournal/terms Privacy Policy https://nftstory.life/magicjournal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Journal at none against Zen Bowl's 1. Magic Journal also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Zen Bowl's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Zen Bowl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zen Bowl ships an update every 2 months, Magic Journal daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zen Bowl | Magic Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | William Alexander | Nftstory |
In-app purchases
Zen Bowl
- Ad Removal$0.99
Magic Journal
No in-app purchases
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