Comparison

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Zen

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown timer
  • Customizable colors and fonts
  • Interval and serial countdowns
  • Soft alarms
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Split view support
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid4 screens
Zen4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, Zen every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid versus Zen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Countdown Timer LiquidZen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (696 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings696 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz KaytanciAn Trinh

Customer experience

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

All ratings694 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.4%

Zen

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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

5 purchases

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Timer – Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Timer – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Timer – Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Countdown Timer$4.99
  • Lifetime Visual Timer$9.99
None

Zen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen free?
Zen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Zen?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 696 ratings, while Zen averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Zen have ads?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid shows ads; Zen does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Zen?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, and Zen every 6 months. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zen on November 3, 2026.

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