Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Zen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid
This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.
- Visual countdown timer
- Customizable colors and fonts
- Interval and serial countdowns
- Soft alarms
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Split view support
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This is the only timer app you need. Stay focused and on time—perfect for studying, cooking, and more. Introducing Liquid Timer - the ultimate countdown tool for everyone. Whether you're looking to increase productivity, reduce stress, or simply have fun, Liquid Timer has got you covered. With its clear and easy-to-understand interface, Liquid Timer is the perfect countdown app to track time until a specific event or deadline. Say goodbye to the stress and anxiety of missing deadlines, and hello to a more organized, efficient you. But that's not all - Liquid Timer is also a fun and engaging way for kids to learn the concept of time. Use it to set up countdown timers for playtime and meals or use it as a tool to help kids manage their homework time. And the best part? Liquid Timer is highly customizable to fit your specific needs. Adjust the colors, fonts, and display to suit any situation, and take advantage of additional features like pausing, restarting, and resetting the timer for maximum versatility and flexibility. Whether you're working on a project, practicing a presentation, or simply trying to get through your to-do list, Liquid Timer's countdown feature is the perfect tool to keep you on track. With features like interval and serial countdowns, split view support for iPad, soft alarms, and endless loop, Liquid Timer has everything you need to take your countdown game to the next level. Siri and Shortcuts integration. Download Liquid Timer today and start counting down to success like never before. For more, please visit https://watchtowerapps.com Cancellation of Subscription: To manage your subscription, follow the instructions at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Read our policy at: https://watchtowerapps.com/privacy/app/Liquid%20Countdown%20Timer Terms of Use: For the terms governing the use of our app, please visit: http://watchtowerapps.com/terms/app/Liquid%20Countdown%20Timer For any inquiries, kindly reach out to us at hello@watchtowerapps.com. We are here to assist you!
Zen
A minimalist timer designed to improve focus through structured work and break intervals. It uses calming Japanese-inspired visuals and ambient sounds to create a peaceful work environment, helping users build better focus habits without distractions.
- Minimalist Pomodoro timer
- Japanese-inspired visual scenes
- Ambient sound cues for focus and breaks
- Customizable focus and break durations
- Keeps display awake
- Ad-free experience
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A calmer way to focus. Zen is a minimalist Pomodoro timer that helps you build better focus habits. Work in focused intervals, take short breaks, and repeat. It’s a simple way to bring a little more structure and calm to your day. Watch time flow, not count down. Instead of watching numbers tick away, watch a brushstroke slowly fill a beautiful Japanese-inspired scene. A gentle, visual way to see time passing without the pressure of a countdown. Find your rhythm. Choose your own focus and break durations, then let gentle sounds guide you through each session: - Focus: Soft rain accompanies your work session. - Break: A low, distant rumble signals it’s time to take a breather. - Back to focus: Birds signal the end of your break and the start of your next session. Less distraction, more focus. Explore five calming scenes, enjoy thoughtfully designed ambient sounds, and keep your display awake so your artwork stays in view. No dashboards, complicated statistics or unnecessary clutter. Just a beautiful timer to help you slow down, settle in and focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen at none against Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's 5. Zen also leads on ads (none vs shown). Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (696 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Zen asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Visual Countdown Timer Liquid against 4.5 for Zen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 696 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen's.
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, Zen every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid | Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (696 ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 696 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oguz Kaytanci | An Trinh |
Customer experience
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid
Zen
Bugs and requests
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timer animation not syncing with actual time
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Consent management pop-ups causing disruption
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set custom timer durations over 1 hour
- Option to customize alarm sounds and visuals
- Integration with productivity apps and Shortcuts
- Dark mode and color customization options
- Sync across devices and restore purchases
Zen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid
- Premium Timer – Weekly$1.997 Days
- Premium Timer – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Timer – Annual$8.991 Year
- Lifetime Countdown Timer$4.99
- Lifetime Visual Timer$9.99
Zen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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