Comparison

Cooking Timer by VTeam 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

Cooking Timer by VTeam

Easily manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously with this intuitive timer. Features independent timers, quick presets, and customizable themes to keep you focused in the kitchen.

Highlights
  • Up to 4 independent timers
  • Countdown and stopwatch modes
  • Quick time presets
  • Audio alerts
  • 5 visual themes
  • Portrait and landscape layouts
Features
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Cooking Timer helps you track multiple dishes at the same time without losing focus. Key features: - Up to 4 independent timers running together - Countdown and stopwatch modes - Quick presets: 1m, 3m, 10m, 15m, 30m, and 1 day - Single-tap wheel picker for fast time changes - Audio alert when a countdown reaches zero - 5 visual themes: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Night, and Day - Flexible layouts for portrait and landscape use - Persistent settings and last timer values Use cases: - Meal prep with overlapping cook times - Baking and roasting with separate stations - Coffee, tea, and steep timers - Batch cooking and kitchen workflow timing Designed for speed and clarity so you can stay focused on cooking.

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

Cooking Timer by VTeam4 screens
Zen Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cooking Timer by VTeam at none against Zen Flip Clock's 3. Cooking Timer by VTeam also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Zen Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Zen Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cooking Timer by VTeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cooking Timer by VTeam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Flip Clock has 6.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cooking Timer by VTeam's written reviews are positive against 72% of Zen Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cooking Timer by VTeam ships an update fortnightly, Zen Flip Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cooking Timer by VTeam versus Zen Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCooking Timer by VTeamZen Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (6.2K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26.2K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJP DuplessisChaoyang Minimal Software Studio

Customer experience

Cooking Timer by VTeam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Zen Flip Clock

All ratings6,182 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews688 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Cooking Timer by VTeam

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

None

Cooking Timer by VTeam

No in-app purchases

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 Cooking Timer by VTeam free?
Cooking Timer by VTeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cooking Timer by VTeam or Zen Flip Clock?
Cooking Timer by VTeam is rated higher. Cooking Timer by VTeam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Zen Flip Clock averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Cooking Timer by VTeam or Zen Flip Clock have ads?
Neither Cooking Timer by VTeam nor Zen Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cooking Timer by VTeam or Zen Flip Clock?
Cooking Timer by VTeam ships an update fortnightly, and Zen Flip Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cooking Timer by VTeam was updated on October 2, 2026 and Zen Flip Clock on October 19, 2026.

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