Comparison

Z2Y 24节气·生活记 vs 72 Microseasons

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

Head to head
About

Z2Y 24节气·生活记

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初版概念软件,依据二十四节气指导生活

About

72 Microseasons

Discover the subtle shifts in nature throughout the year. This app details 72 distinct microseasons, each lasting about five days, explaining changes in weather, flora, and fauna. It offers a peaceful way to observe the cyclical beauty of the seasons.

Highlights
  • Daily solar term and microseason discovery
  • Year-round timeline of microseasons
  • Observations behind microseason names
  • Focus on weather, plants, and animals
  • Quiet seasonal observation tool
Features
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Traditionally, each of China's 24 solar terms is divided into three microseasons, each lasting roughly five days. These 72 microseasons describe subtle changes in weather, plants, and animals throughout the year. Open 72 Microseasons to discover today's solar term and microseason. Explore the year-round timeline to see when each microseason begins and ends, and learn about the observations behind its name. A quiet way to notice the changing seasons through wind, rain, plants, birds, and animals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Z2Y 24节气·生活记4 screens
72 Microseasons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Z2Y 24节气·生活记 at none against 72 Microseasons's 3. Z2Y 24节气·生活记 also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 72 Microseasons's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 72 Microseasons sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Z2Y 24节气·生活记 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Z2Y 24节气·生活记 ships an update fortnightly, 72 Microseasons every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Z2Y 24节气·生活记 versus 72 Microseasons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZ2Y 24节气·生活记72 Microseasons
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB473 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洁 欧阳杨 黄

In-app purchases

None

Z2Y 24节气·生活记

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

72 Microseasons

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Z2Y 24节气·生活记 free?
Z2Y 24节气·生活记 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 72 Microseasons free?
72 Microseasons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Z2Y 24节气·生活记 or 72 Microseasons have ads?
Neither Z2Y 24节气·生活记 nor 72 Microseasons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z2Y 24节气·生活记 or 72 Microseasons?
Z2Y 24节气·生活记 ships an update fortnightly, and 72 Microseasons every 5 days. Most recently, Z2Y 24节气·生活记 was updated on October 7, 2026 and 72 Microseasons on October 25, 2026.

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