# Zen World Time Converter — user reviews

> 81 indexed App Store user reviews of Zen World Time Converter by Vlad Paraschiv, rated 4.60/5 from 180 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-world-time-converter/id1467876592/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-world-time-converter/id1467876592.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 146 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 5

## What do users think of Zen World Time Converter?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Clean, elegant, and visually appealing design
- ⚡ Easy to use for quick time zone comparisons
- 🌍 Supports multiple cities simultaneously
- 🔄 Smooth slider functionality for time adjustments
- 💰 One-time purchase option available
- ⌚ Works seamlessly on Apple Watch
- 📱 Functions offline without internet
- 🎯 Does exactly what it claims to do
- ⏱️ Accurate time zone conversions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Incorrect time zone data for some locations
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad (iPhone-only formatting)
- 🔒 Limited free version (only 2 cities)
- 📊 Limited time range (only 7 days ahead)
- 🎚️ Excessive scrolling needed to view all cities
- 🚫 Calendar button not intuitive (creates appointments instead of selecting dates)
- ⚠️ Daylight saving time handling issues
- 🔧 UI bar at bottom blocks some time zones on iPad
- 🌐 Missing some cities (e.g., Kathmandu, Nepal)
- 🎨 Night mode visibility issues with reorganization handle

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Time doesn't auto-update after app launch
- Red button to snap back to current time shows outdated time
- Incorrect time zone placement (St. Barthélemy in French Alps instead of Caribbean)
- Calendar functionality not working as expected
- Sunrise/sunset can only be set in 30-minute increments
- Daylight saving time not captured correctly in some regions
- Hijri calendar mode cannot be changed to Gregorian
- Cannot select specific dates manually

**Most requested features**

- 24-hour time format option
- Ability to rearrange cities by drag-and-drop
- Alphabetical or custom sorting of city list
- Customizable font colors per city
- Custom city names (e.g., 'Grandma', 'Corporate')
- Minute-level time interval adjustments (15-min, 1-min increments)
- Quick date selection for future dates
- Automatic sunrise/sunset time updates based on location
- UTC time zone display
- Compact view option to fit more cities on screen
- Widget functionality for home screen
- Outlook calendar integration
- Ability to view previous days
- Add missing cities and locations
- Move app settings from iPhone settings into app
- Zoom in/out functionality

## Newest reviews (13 of 81)

### 4/5 — The only app of its kind!

*2024-03-07, version 1.7*

This is the exact app that I was looking for. A simple slider so I can what time it will be in a different time zone in two hours. Note: I don't use the appointment calendar. 

Here are some improvement suggestions:
- ability to sort list (alphabetical, by time zone, or manual pref sort).
- customize font color of each city. 
- custom names (grandma, corporate, TX Facility, Texas)
- move "blocks" from iPhone settings into the app settings. I didnt realize I could change the increment preference! (instead of minute, I'd like to see half hour or 15 min)
- option to zoom in or out (shrink screen) to fit 5 or 6 cities on the same screen. 
-update daylight hours automatically with sunset/sunrise in that time zone. Unless this is 'working hours'?

### 5/5 — Best

*2023-10-15, version 1.7*

Best software

### 3/5 — Disappointing

*2023-07-20, version 1.7*

After purchasing the app I was disappointed to find that you can only scroll the calendar up to a week in advance. Since it wouldn’t let me click the calendar button, at the bottom of the screen, in the free version, what I presumed was an option to select a certain date, was simply just a button for making a calendar appointment. The UI is really attractive in this app, but overall, a little disappointing functionality wise.

### 5/5 — Excellent app!

*2023-07-04, version 1.7*

I love it! My time change is 15 hours, so this is great!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-06-11, version 1.7*

Easy to use. Nice clean layout. 5 Stars!

### 5/5 — Great app and very helpful

*2023-05-17, version 1.7*

I like the functionality and visual appeal of the app. The scrolling function is super helpful and I’m going to start using the scheduling function soon!

### 5/5 — Clean and easy to use

*2023-04-03, version 1.7*

Exactly what I was looking for

### 5/5 — The best way to track and plan across time zones!

*2023-01-30, version 1.7*

I only wish I had found this app earlier; in my work I was always trying to plan zoom meetings across many time zones. Now I am retired and my life is simpler but I still have family both across the US and overseas.  The app on my iPhone is not only extremely easy to use and customize but it’s incredibly elegant, easily allowing me to see the implication for everyone of picking a time here! And as a bonus - it readily migrated to my iWatch and shows as an app on the watch face.  Astounding!

### 5/5 — Great app for looking at time zones

*2023-01-24, version 1.7*

I, especially like this app, because 

a) it had a one time charge, as opposed to monthly, and 

b) I can look at times between countries very easily at any time of the day. As opposed to the clock on my iPhone. 

Great app,  glad I purchased.

### 5/5 — برنامج رائع

*2023-01-14, version 1.7*

برنامج رائع للاوقات العالمية

### 5/5 — Works perfectly

*2023-01-02, version 1.7*

Does it exactly what it says and does it well. Super easy to use and useful tool to have around.

### 5/5 — Makes life a little simpler

*2022-12-09, version 1.7*

Easy to use, and graphic interpretation.

### 5/5 — Wishing

*2022-12-02, version 1.7*

Wishing it was more condensed to fit more time zones without scrolling. Like the slider for each zone takes up space where a single bottom slider would do the trick. Overall a good app!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Some time zones are wrong - you put the Caribbean island st Barthélémy in the French alps

*2025-03-03, version 1.8*

Because of paying for your faulty app and trusting it, I missed an important work call because it seems some of your time zones are WRONG. It told me it was 7pm in st Barth when it is really actually 2pm. The entire point of this thing is to have it be accurate. I need a refund or a fix immediately.

### 1/5 — Dealbreaker

*2024-07-16, version 1.8*

Only formatted for iPhone. Does not format for iPad so it’s a small vertical. And it keeps a bar at the bottom (for editing etc) that I cannot remove and which blocks some of the time zones. Yes, all this even with a paid version.

### 1/5 — Only Two Cities

*2024-06-09, version 1.8*

Unless you are willing to pay $3.99 USD, you can only view the time in two cities.

### 1/5 — Confusing clock

*2023-03-13, version 1.7*

Not iPad friendly and very non-intuitive to use.

### 1/5 — Can not figure it out

*2022-04-09, version 1.7*

Said there was a free unlock today but I could not figure out how to get it.  Played a little with it but the app did not make sense in what it was asking for.  A demo option and a clear what to upgrade would go a long way in making this useful!

### 1/5 — Taiwan, why a province of china?

*2022-04-08, version 1.7*

Why you list Taiwan as a province of china?

Deleted your app right away after I saw it!

### 2/5 — Good UI only no capabilities

*2025-09-17, version 1.8*

It shows Hijri calendar only and cant change to Gregorian. I can’t also select a specific date. I need to scroll manually. Not sure if it captures daylight saving.

### 2/5 — Limited functionality

*2024-12-25, version 1.8*

The app is good for simple time conversion, but my problem with it is it does not allow any time considerations beyond 7 days, even after you pay for the app.

### 2/5 — Taiwan is not a province of China

*2022-04-12, version 1.7*

Taiwan is not a province of China. Please correct it.

### 3/5 — Nice

*2023-09-24, version 1.7*

It’s alright. Would be great as a widget.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Best world time converter ever

*2026-05-03, version 1.9*

Among all the converters, Zen world time has the simplest way to use and best UI, ver easy to use and friendly to everyone. The slide mode to change time zones is the best part compared with other apps!

### 5/5 — Simply fantastic

*2026-01-21, version 1.9*

I rarely write reviews but I use this app all the time and is amazing. Very cleverly thought out, functional and easy to use.

Update: please add Kathmandu, Nepal. GMT +5:45

### 5/5 — G

*2025-10-02, version 1.9*

I amazing love it

### 5/5 — Easy to Use

*2024-11-14, version 1.8*

Multiple countries simultaneously… very easy to use!

### 5/5 — Easy time change monitor

*2024-07-10, version 1.8*

This app kept me easily aware of the time changes worldwide.  I no longer had to do algebra to keep up.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2024-06-20, version 1.8*

Good and easy app.

### 5/5 — Looked for ages - this is good

*2024-04-19, version 1.8*

Amazing but you can only add 3 cities - but it’s so good for what you can do. I’ve waiting ages to find an app that looks good and does this ONE SIMPLE THING.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2023-11-30, version 1.7*

Never thought I would need it until I did! Great utility tool to have lying around

### 5/5 — Does what it says

*2023-11-28, version 1.7*

Wish the reminders functionality was free

### 5/5 — World Clock

*2023-10-30, version 1.7*

My 2nd son flies international flights and another son is stationed in Japan, so it's nice to see their time quickly.

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