Comparison

Zen Flip Clock vs myHousemate

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

myHousemate

This app provides a streamlined way to manage daily tasks and responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed. Its clean design and simple interface help users stay organized and consistent with their goals. It's designed for individuals seeking to bring order to busy schedules and everyday life.

Highlights
  • Add tasks quickly
  • Satisfying task completion
  • Organized daily planning
  • Clean and aesthetic design
  • Stress-free task management
Features
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myHousemate makes staying on top of your life feel actually manageable. No clutter. No overwhelm. Just a clean space to track what you need to get done. Whether it’s keeping your room clean, staying on top of assignments, or just trying to get your life together (we’ve all been there), myHousemate helps you stay consistent without the stress. Why you’ll love it: • Add tasks in seconds • Check things off (yes, it’s satisfying) • Keep your day organized without overthinking it • Clean, aesthetic design that actually feels good to use Built for students, busy schedules, and real life. Get your life together—one task at a time.

Screenshots

Zen Flip Clock4 screens
myHousemate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myHousemate at none against Zen Flip Clock's 3. myHousemate 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) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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. myHousemate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myHousemate 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: 72% of Zen Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of myHousemate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Flip Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, myHousemate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zen Flip Clock versus myHousemate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Flip ClockmyHousemate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaoyang Minimal Software StudioFAHIM RASHID

Customer experience

Zen Flip Clock

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

myHousemate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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)

myHousemate

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

myHousemate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myHousemate free?
myHousemate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Flip Clock or myHousemate?
myHousemate is rated higher. Zen Flip Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while myHousemate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Zen Flip Clock or myHousemate have ads?
Neither Zen Flip Clock nor myHousemate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Flip Clock or myHousemate?
Zen Flip Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and myHousemate every 10 days. Most recently, Zen Flip Clock was updated on October 29, 2026 and myHousemate on October 23, 2026.

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