Comparison

Zen Flip Clock vs Bears Countdown

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

Bears Countdown

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn bear artworks
  • Home screen widgets (iOS 14)
  • Event notes for details
  • Past event history
  • Set intentions for future plans
Features
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Bears Countdown is the most beautiful way to countdown to birthdays, anniversaries, vacations and even work deadlines! On iPhone, iPad and Mac. ...HAND-DRAWN ARTWORKS... Lots of beautifully drawn bear artworks with a gorgeous pastel color palette to bring every event to life. ...WIDGETS (iOS 14)... Countdown from your home screen without even having to open the app! All three widget sizes included. ...NOTES... Write notes for each event, like ideas for birthday gifts/anniversaries, things to remember for upcoming trips, and important points for work deadlines. ...HISTORY... Look back on past events and the notes you wrote for them. ...SET INTENTIONS... Set intentions for plans that you don’t have a date for yet, like promising yourself to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while, or starting a new workout routine.

Screenshots

Zen Flip Clock4 screens
Bears Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zen Flip Clock at Free against Bears Countdown's $3.99. Bears Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 72%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zen Flip Clock is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. Zen Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Zen Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 89% of Bears Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Flip Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zen Flip Clock versus Bears Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Flip ClockBears Countdown
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (6.2K ratings)4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaoyang Minimal Software StudioIsuru Wanasinghe

Customer experience

Zen Flip Clock

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

Bears Countdown

All ratings2,574 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.1%

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

Bears Countdown

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
  • 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
  • 🔍 Useful countdown feature
  • 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
  • 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Limited customization 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)

Bears Countdown

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dates randomly shifting back by a day
  • Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
  • Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to set reminders for specific times
  • Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
  • Allow syncing between devices
  • Introduce a search function for illustrations
  • Add support for Apple Watch

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
10 purchases

Bears Countdown

One-time10
  • Dragons$0.99
  • Christmas Apple$0.99
  • Snowman$0.99
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  • Vegan Milk$0.99
  • Red Envelopes$0.99
  • Exam$0.99
  • Princess$0.99
  • Meditation$0.99
  • Deliveries$0.99
  • Bears Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bears Countdown free?
Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Flip Clock or Bears Countdown?
Bears Countdown is rated higher. Zen Flip Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Zen Flip Clock or Bears Countdown have ads?
Neither Zen Flip Clock nor Bears Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Flip Clock or Bears Countdown?
Zen Flip Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, Zen Flip Clock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bears Countdown on October 13, 2026.

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