Zavala vs Clockwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zavala
This app offers a modern approach to outlining, providing a full suite of features. It supports gestures, keyboard shortcuts, and multiple windows for efficient organization and content creation. Easily import and export in various formats, sync across devices, and customize your outlining experience.
- OPML Import & Export
- Markdown Export
- iCloud Syncing & Sharing
- Nested Tags
- Image Embedding
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Drag and Drop
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Zavala is a modern take on a traditional outliner. It is a full featured app. It takes full advantage of your device by leveraging gestures, keyboard shortcuts, and multiple windows. Other features: * OPML import & export * Markdown import & export * HTML import & export * iCloud syncing * iCloud sharing with other iCloud users * Encrypted outlines and encrypted iCloud sync * Nested Tags for organizing Outlines * Support for embedding images * Print support * Drag and drop * Text formatting * Links * Completed items * Notes * Customizable fonts and sizes * Backlinks * Shortcuts support * Web clipper share extension * Typewriter scrolling * Automatic row numbering including Decimal and Legal numbering
Clockwork
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Clockwork is a focused time tracking and invoicing app built for freelancers and independent consultants who want less admin and more billable hours. TRACK EVERY BILLABLE MINUTE - One-tap timer with pause and resume - Manual time entry for retroactive logging - Organize by client, project, and tags - Set hourly rates and project budgets - Live Activities and Dynamic Island support for real-time tracking - Lock Screen visibility so you never forget you’re running the clock TURN TIME INTO PROFESSIONAL INVOICES - Create invoices directly from tracked time - 5 invoice templates with customizable themes - Group line items by project, date, tag, or entry - Track invoice status from Draft to Issued to Paid - Add business details, tax rates, and notes FITS INTO YOUR EXISTING WORKFLOW - Send time entries to Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion - Auto-sync when you stop a timer - Custom field mapping to match your schema - Export CSV files for universal compatibility NATIVE BY DESIGN - Home Screen widgets to start timers in one tap - Weekly hours at a glance - Siri Shortcuts for voice control - Secure iCloud sync across your devices YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - No account required - No external servers - Data securely stored on your device and in iCloud FREE TO START. PAY ONCE TO UPGRADE. - Unlimited projects and clients - All invoice templates - Remove invoice watermark - Custom tags - Airtable, Google Sheets, and Notion integrations - Multiple business profiles
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zavala at none against Clockwork's 1. Zavala also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Clockwork's advantage is iOS requirement (18.3.1 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. Clockwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zavala asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zavala | Clockwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.3.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincode, Inc | MPK Solutions |
In-app purchases
Zavala
No in-app purchases
Clockwork
- Clockwork Pro$12.99









