Comparison

Zen Flip Clock vs 12x

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

12x

Plan 12 real-world events annually with your family or friends. Collaborate on a shared calendar, sync events via Bluetooth for in-person connections, and track changes with a complete history. Encourages active engagement beyond daily routines.

Highlights
  • Schedule 12 annual events
  • Collaborative group calendar
  • Bluetooth event syncing
  • Real-world connection focus
  • Edit history tracking
  • Family and friend group support
Features
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This app lets you and your family schedule 12 events a year. Everyone can install the app and edit a group calendar with their idea for what each month's event should be. Then using bluetooth you can sync your calendar with another person using the same app. People have to be people you see often IRL (in real life). i.e. the family you live with. That's why we use bluetooth, to force the real world person to person connection. There is a complete history of each change, so if you don't like what one person added you can change it back. Have fun beaming your schedules from one phone to another. And get out there! The whole idea is don't just sit home day after day month after month, do the minimum of just 12x. Can also be used with a group of friends vs. a family. The permissions needed are bluetooth and local area networks. The local area networks permission is needed just to get the hostname of the phone for its name.

Screenshots

Zen Flip Clock4 screens
12x3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12x at none against Zen Flip Clock's 3. 12x also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Zen Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 12x asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

12x 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Flip Clock versus 12x: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Flip Clock12x
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaoyang Minimal Software StudioAndrew Arrow

Customer experience

Zen Flip Clock

All ratings6,186 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews688 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative16.7%

12x

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • Enable screen lock/password protection
  • Improve widget behavior and reliability
  • Introduce a timer mode (countdown)

12x

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

12x

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 12x free?
12x is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Flip Clock or 12x?
12x is rated higher. Zen Flip Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while 12x averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zen Flip Clock or 12x have ads?
Neither Zen Flip Clock nor 12x shows ads.

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