Comparison

Binary vs ZenTime

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

Head to head
About

Binary

This utility displays time using binary code represented by LED-style buttons. It offers customizable display modes, an alarm, and a countdown timer, making it educational for learning binary counting.

Highlights
  • Binary time display
  • 24 or 12 hour mode
  • Alarm clock functionality
  • Countdown timer
  • Customizable button colors
  • Optional sound alerts
Features
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Display time using LED-type buttons that correspond to binary values for the hours, minutes, and seconds. Educational for learning binary counting. Options: * 24 or 12 hour mode * Alarm Clock * Countdown Timer mode * Optional "beep" sound * Select a variety of colors for the buttons.

About

ZenTime

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ZenTime is the simplest focus timer you'll ever use. No setup. No accounts. No complicated settings. Just tap a duration and get to work. FOUR PRESET TIMERS Choose from 15, 30, 45, or 60-minute focus sessions. Tap any tile to start your countdown instantly. WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Step away from your phone and stay focused. ZenTime sends you a notification the moment your session ends, even when the app is closed. BEAUTIFUL & MINIMAL Designed to stay out of your way. A clean, dark interface that lets you focus on what matters. REMOVE ADS Enjoying ZenTime? Remove ads with a one-time $0.99 tip. No subscription, no recurring charges. Perfect for studying, deep work, reading, meditation, or any task that deserves your full attention.

Screenshots

Binary3 screens
ZenTime1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Binary at none against ZenTime's 1. Binary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. Binary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Binary versus ZenTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinaryZenTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWyllys IngersollThat Side Company LLC

In-app purchases

None

Binary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ZenTime

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Binary free?
Binary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenTime free?
ZenTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Binary or ZenTime have ads?
ZenTime shows ads; Binary does not.

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