Comparison

ZenTime vs QuickCountdown

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

Head to head
About

ZenTime

This app offers a full-screen digital clock with customizable themes and fonts, ideal for nighttime use. It includes time management tools like Pomodoro timers, countdowns, and a stopwatch, along with a convenient double-tap flashlight feature. Enjoy a tranquil and productive experience without ads.

Highlights
  • Full-screen digital clock
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Pomodoro timer with statistics
  • Countdown and stopwatch functions
  • Double-tap flashlight
  • Brightness adjustment
Features
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This is a full-screen multi-theme digital clock. Not only is it feature-rich with time management tools like timers, Pomodoro, and countdowns, but it also serves as an elegant desktop companion during your reading, work, or study sessions. Its performance excels at night; it brings you a sense of tranquility. You can customize the clock color and font to match your device's theme. You can swipe up/down to adjust screen brightness and double-tap to instantly activate the flashlight. When you need focused study or work time, using this app adds exceptional value. Features: Full-screen display of current time with minimalist digital clock. Swipe up/down to directly adjust brightness, protecting your visual health. Freely switch between 12/24-hour formats. Customize display of weekday/date. Shows seconds. Compatible with all screen orientations. Multiple theme colors and hundreds of clock fonts available, ensuring harmony between screen and ambient light. Unique double-tap flashlight: No more fumbling in the dark during nighttime trips—gently tap the screen twice to instantly illuminate your path with soft light. Countdown: Perfectly time baking sessions or meeting presentations. Add a time ruler to every event. Stopwatch: Record durations for tasks, tracking the passage of time. Pomodoro Timer: Comprehensive Pomodoro functionality supporting short breaks and long breaks. Boost daily productivity and reduce mental fatigue. Pomodoro Statistics: Detailed records of each Pomodoro session with chart analysis to optimize your workflow. Countdowns: Never miss upcoming events. Countdown reminders help you remember all important dates. Clock Widget: Currently offers a simple clock widget, with more components continuously added in future updates. Ad-free purity: This app is primarily passion-driven, originally developed as a night clock for personal use. No ads will ever be added. Beyond basic free features, all premium features require a one-time purchase. Prices may increase with future additions—buy early to enjoy lifetime access to all upcoming features at no extra cost. The app does not collect any of your data—use with confidence. Notes: Configure shortcuts to automatically launch the app when charging. Screen will not auto-lock while the app is open. Standby mode (always-on display) is not yet supported but will be added in future updates.

About

QuickCountdown

Features
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-1. Choose the countdown time -2. Click start to start the countdown -3. Background sound effects can be turned on and off -4. It is possible to quickly turn on and off the alarm clock after the countdown ends

Screenshots

ZenTime4 screens
QuickCountdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickCountdown at none against ZenTime's 1. QuickCountdown also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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. ZenTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickCountdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZenTime versus QuickCountdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenTimeQuickCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婷 董单 安

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZenTime

One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$2.99
None

QuickCountdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenTime free?
ZenTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickCountdown free?
QuickCountdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenTime or QuickCountdown have ads?
Neither ZenTime nor QuickCountdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenTime or QuickCountdown?
ZenTime ships an update every 2 months, and QuickCountdown every 2 months. Most recently, ZenTime was updated on October 2, 2026 and QuickCountdown on October 10, 2026.

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