Comparison

Zen Flip Clock vs MD Clock

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

Head to head
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

About

MD Clock

A beautifully designed digital clock app offering a variety of themes and customization options. It supports dynamic widgets, StandBy mode, and multiple timers and alarms, enhancing your workspace and daily routines.

Highlights
  • 24 exquisite themes
  • Liquid Glass design adaptation
  • Customizable widgets
  • StandBy mode support
  • Multiple timers and alarms
  • Refined animation and sound effects
Features
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MD Clock is a crafted clock app to accompany you in studying, working, and life. 2022 Apple Design Award finalist. ◎ 24 exquisite themes, and more to come ◎ Fully adapted to the new Liquid Glass design—dynamic and luminous ◎ Rich widgets and custom APP logo to meet your personality ◎ Perfectly supports StandBy ◎ Widgets support clear and blurred backgrounds, which are more integrated with the desktop ◎ Support multiple timers, chimes and alarms ◎ Refined animation and sound effects, polish every detail carefully * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current. Privacy Policy: https://miidii.super.site/miidii-tech/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://miidii.super.site/miidii-tech/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Zen Flip Clock4 screens
MD Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Zen Flip Clock at free with in-app purchases against MD Clock's subscription. Zen Flip Clock also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 47%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and MD Clock sells 14 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 Zen Flip Clock against 4.6 for MD Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Zen Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 47% of MD Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Flip Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, MD Clock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zen Flip Clock versus MD Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Flip ClockMD Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.2K ratings) — better4.6 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K6.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB384 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaoyang Minimal Software StudioMD Studio

Customer experience

Zen Flip Clock

All ratings6,163 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews684 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.7%

MD Clock

All ratings6,557 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews821 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative42.4%

User reviews

Zen Flip Clock

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 👍 Aesthetic and minimalistic
  • 👍 Useful for studying and productivity
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Great for a desk clock

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Time display issues
  • 🐛 Widget not working as expected
  • 🐛 Pomodoro timer resets when switching apps
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality

MD Clock

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Useful widget functionality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Majority of features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
  • 📦 Limited free clock options

Bugs and 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
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  • Enable screen lock/password protection
  • Improve widget behavior and reliability
  • Introduce a timer mode (countdown)

MD Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets not loading properly
  • Clock time inaccuracies
  • Subscription issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free clock designs
  • Allow customization of widget backgrounds
  • Implement multi-timezone support
  • Integrate with Apple Music for alarm tones

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
14 purchases

MD Clock

Subscriptions6
  • MD Clock Premium (1 MONTH)$0.991 Month
  • MD Clock Premium$1.997 Days
  • MD Clock Premium (1 YEAR)$4.491 Year
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  • MD Clock Premium7 Days trial$4.491 Year
  • MD Clock Premium1 Year trial$4.491 Year
  • MD Clock Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Black white & grey$0.99
  • Wood$0.99
  • AllTools$4.99
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  • All Clocks$5.99
  • MD Clock Premium$8.99
  • MD Clock Premium$9.99
  • MD Clock Premium$12.99
  • MD Clock Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MD Clock free?
MD Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Flip Clock or MD Clock?
Zen Flip Clock is rated higher. Zen Flip Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while MD Clock averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Zen Flip Clock or MD Clock have ads?
Neither Zen Flip Clock nor MD Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Flip Clock or MD Clock?
Zen Flip Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and MD Clock every 11 days. Most recently, Zen Flip Clock was updated on September 22, 2026 and MD Clock on September 23, 2026.

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