Comparison

TIMEBOX vs Zen Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

TIMEBOX

A stylish and functional timer app designed for everyday use. It offers a high-quality user experience with customizable alarm sounds and versatile editing functions. Perfect for various activities like exercise, cooking, or setting sleep alarms.

Highlights
  • High-quality UX design
  • 6 alarm sound options
  • Timer setting, edit, delete, and reorder
  • Adjustable list text
  • 3D Touch support
  • Versatile timer for various purposes
Features
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"We make things for your stylish life." - Design “Timer with sensibility” : Design is implemented with high quality UX design by NOTEGG - Function “Easy and simple operation” : 6 kinds of alarm sounds are available : We provide various edit function such as the timer setting, edit, delete and change the order : The list test is adjustable in 3 steps : Tutorial review is also available : Also 3d touch is available - Purpose “Anywhere and Anytime” : Exercise, cooking, sleeping alarm, count down and so on : This application is very versatile and you can apply to wide array of purpose.

About

Zen Flip Clock

This app offers a minimalist clock experience with multiple themes and powerful focus tools. It functions as a fullscreen desk clock and includes a Pomodoro timer, stopwatch, and hourly chime to help manage time and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Multiple clock themes (flip, digital, minimalist)
  • Fullscreen desk clock functionality
  • Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions
  • Stopwatch for timing tasks
  • Hourly chime for routine building
  • Time usage statistics
  • Home and lock screen widgets
Features
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Zen Flip Clock A minimalist flip clock, desk clock, and focus timer designed to make time clear, simple, and easy to follow. Choose from multiple clock themes, including flip clock, digital clock, and minimalist styles. Use it as a fullscreen clock for studying, working, focusing, or as a clean nightstand clock. Open the app and start right away. Why Zen Flip Clock More than just a clock, Zen Flip Clock is a simple tool for focus and time management. From study sessions and focused work to everyday timing, it helps you stay aware of your time and make every minute count. Key Features Multiple Clock Themes Choose from flip clock, digital clock, and minimalist clock designs. Use your favorite theme as a desk clock, fullscreen clock, or nightstand clock for work, study, and everyday use. Pomodoro Timer Stay focused with the built-in Pomodoro timer. Perfect for studying, reading, working, and other tasks that require concentration. Count Up Timer Track elapsed time for studying, workouts, meditation, reading, and everyday activities. Hourly Chime Stay aware of time with hourly chimes and customizable reminders. Build better routines for work, study, and daily life. Focus Statistics Track your focus time and usage to better understand how you spend your time. Personalization Multiple Themes Switch between a variety of minimalist clock themes, from classic flip clock designs to clean digital styles. Smooth Animations Enjoy clean, natural, and fluid clock animations designed for a calm visual experience. Home & Lock Screen Widgets View the time at a glance with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets without opening the app. Easy Controls Swipe left for Pomodoro Swipe right for Count Up Timer Tap to open Settings Whether you need a flip clock for your desk, a fullscreen digital clock for studying, a Pomodoro timer for focused work, or a simple nightstand clock, Zen Flip Clock keeps time clear and focus simple. Make time visible. Stay focused. Contact & Legal ▸ Bug Reports & Feedback: minimalsoftwarestudio@gmail.com ▸ Terms of Use: https://minimalsoftwarestudio.feishu.cn/docs/doccnK7LrYMwBFdr7SRl4qQv2lb

Screenshots

TIMEBOX4 screens
Zen Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Zen Flip Clock at 6.2K against TIMEBOX's 38. TIMEBOX's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TIMEBOX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zen Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TIMEBOX against 4.7 for Zen Flip Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Flip Clock has 6.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of TIMEBOX's written reviews are positive against 72% of Zen Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIMEBOX ships an update every 3 weeks, Zen Flip Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TIMEBOX versus Zen Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIMEBOXZen Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (38 ratings)4.7 (6.2K ratings)
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better71.8% of reviews
Number of ratings386.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOTEGG Corp.Chaoyang Minimal Software Studio

Customer experience

TIMEBOX

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

Zen Flip Clock

All ratings6,171 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews684 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

TIMEBOX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zen Flip Clock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Time display inaccuracies
  • Widget freezing and displaying incorrect time
  • Pomodoro timer not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add alarm functionality
  • Implement live activities support
  • Allow custom pomodoro timer durations
  • Provide more theme/color options
  • Add world clock/timezone support
Show 3 more
  • Enable screen lock/password protection
  • Improve widget behavior and reliability
  • Introduce a timer mode (countdown)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TIMEBOX

One-time1
  • Supporting NOTEGG in TIMEBOX$0.99
3 purchases

Zen Flip Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is TIMEBOX free?
TIMEBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TIMEBOX or Zen Flip Clock?
TIMEBOX and Zen Flip Clock are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38 and 6.2K ratings respectively.
Do TIMEBOX or Zen Flip Clock have ads?
Neither TIMEBOX nor Zen Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIMEBOX or Zen Flip Clock?
TIMEBOX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zen Flip Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, TIMEBOX was updated on September 4, 2026 and Zen Flip Clock on September 24, 2026.

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