TaskHunter vs Zen Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaskHunter
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TaskHunter is a focused time tracker for freelancers and consultants. Log hours per customer and task, see this month's earnings at a glance, and export per-customer reports for invoicing — all while your data stays private in your own iCloud. Features • Customer management — set hourly rate and currency per customer • One-tap timer — start, pause, and finish tasks with live elapsed time • This month hero card — current month hours and earnings plus a comparison with last month • Statistics dashboard — weekly, monthly, last-month and yearly views with a bar chart and per-customer breakdown • Automatic iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Multi-currency support with automatic conversion to your default currency for aggregated totals (daily ECB reference rates) • Per-customer export for invoicing • Manual time entries for when you forgot to start the timer • macOS menu bar extra — pause, start, and glance at live elapsed time without opening the window • Light and dark modes, system-matched or manually pinned • Localized in English, Czech, German, and Spanish Privacy first TaskHunter does not collect, sell, or share any personal data. Everything you enter stays on your device and in your own private iCloud container. There are no ads, no analytics, and no trackers. Delete all data any time from the Data screen. Made by a freelance developer for freelancers. Feedback and feature requests welcome.
Zen Timer
Enhance your focus with a calm Pomodoro and study timer. Track your progress, unlock new looks for your companion, and enjoy a ritualistic approach to productivity with customizable scenes and sounds. Integrates with Apple devices and services for a seamless experience.
- Pomodoro and Flow focus timer modes
- Customizable scenes and soundscapes
- Orbilla companion that grows with focus time
- Daily planner and Apple Reminders sync
- Focus Circles for shared focus sessions
- Cross-device support (iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac)
- Apple Health integration
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Focus. Grow. Evolve. Zen Timer is a calm Pomodoro and focus timer for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Every session you finish helps Orbilla, your focus companion, grow, rank up and unlock new looks. Pick what you want to focus on: Study, Reading, Journal, Meditation, Deep Focus or a HIIT Workout. Set an intention and press start. Zen Timer moves you into rest on its own, waits until you're ready for the next round, and keeps honest track of the time you actually spent. ORBILLA GROWS WITH YOU - Focus time earns leaves for Orbilla's wardrobe and your Zen Garden - Eight ranks to climb, from Cadet to Marshal - Nothing is ever lost, and nothing is sold for money A TIMER THAT FEELS LIKE A RITUAL - Painted scenes for every mode, in a light Dawn and a deep Dusk theme - Living atmospheres that move gently while you work: Mountain Mist, Aurora, Ember Glow, Ocean Tide, Starfield and more - Classic Pomodoro rounds, or Flow mode: count up while you're in the zone, then take a longer break - Start the next round automatically, or keep the screen on during a session - Spoken cues, singing-bowl chimes or quiet haptics SOUNDS FOR DEEP FOCUS - Original soundscapes: tanpura drone, soft rain, ocean, forest, singing bowls and warm hum - Your own sound mix, or Apple Music songs and playlists sized to your session PLAN A CALMER DAY - Plan my day: type or say your list and get a calm schedule, made on your device - A visual day planner that checks your Calendar for conflicts - Tasks with two-way Apple Reminders sync FOCUS TOGETHER - Focus Circles: see when friends are focusing, with no calls - SharePlay a session on FaceTime and start, pause and rest in sync CELEBRATE EVERY RETURN - A completion moment with petals and a quick "how deep was your focus?" check-in - A Zen Garden that grows a new plant for every routine you finish - Insights, streaks that never punish you, and a weekly rhythm report EVERYWHERE YOU ARE - Mac: a native app with a menu bar timer and keyboard shortcuts - Apple Watch: start a session on your wrist, with haptics at every phase - iPad: a two-column layout with keyboard shortcuts - Live Activity and Dynamic Island, widgets, StandBy, Control Center, Siri and Shortcuts - Alarms that ring on silent and in StandBy when a break or session ends - Apple Health: log meditation as Mindful Minutes and HIIT as workouts (optional) - Accessible: Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, Reduce Motion and Reduce Transparency PAY ONCE. FOCUS EVERYWHERE. One Zen Plus plan covers iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Your routines and history sync through your own iCloud. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your devices and in your own iCloud. ZEN PLUS Study mode, Flow mode, alerts, widgets, Shortcuts and Orbilla's ranks are free. Zen Plus unlocks all six modes, every scene and soundscape, the planner and Plan my day, tasks and Reminders sync, Focus protection, detailed insights, the weekly report, iCloud sync and your routines on Apple Watch. - Zen Plus Monthly: 1-month auto-renewable subscription - Zen Plus Yearly: 1-year auto-renewable subscription - Zen Plus Lifetime: one-time purchase, not a subscription New subscribers can start with a 1-week free trial; if you don't cancel at least 24 hours before it ends, the subscription begins. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. If Plus ends, your routines, tasks and history are kept. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orbilla.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskHunter at none against Zen Timer's 3. Zen Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Zen Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TaskHunter asks for nothing beyond the download.
TaskHunter ships an update every 4 months, Zen Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskHunter | Zen Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radek Coural | TAPAN Shatapathy |
In-app purchases
TaskHunter
No in-app purchases
Zen Timer
- Zen Plus Monthly: Focus & Study7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Zen Plus Yearly: Focus & Study7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Zen Plus Lifetime$49.99





