Comparison

TimeConsole vs Zen Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeConsole

Features
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Press GO. Turn focused time into a record. TimeConsole is a console-style timer for study, workouts, reading, and other activities you want to continue. Choose a file, press GO to begin, and press STOP to review and save. See today's progress without adding more setup to the moment you want to start. FEATURES • Count-up and countdown modes • Daily targets for each file • Today, weekly, total-time, and streak summaries • 7-day activity chart • Session history • Local storage and no ads • 31 in-app languages The free version includes the complete timer, up to three files, the latest 14 history entries, and the 7-day chart. TimeConsole Pro unlocks unlimited files and history, CSV export, the 30-day chart, and the 18-week heatmap. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kazusa703.github.io/timeconsole-support/privacy.html Support: https://kazusa703.github.io/timeconsole-support/support.html

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

TimeConsole3 screens
Zen Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zen Timer at every 3 days against TimeConsole's every 2 months. Zen Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeConsole sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Zen Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeConsole ships an update every 2 months, Zen Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeConsole versus Zen Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeConsoleZen Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeratsuko imaiTAPAN Shatapathy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeConsole

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Zen Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Zen Plus Monthly: Focus & Study7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Zen Plus Yearly: Focus & Study7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zen Plus Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is TimeConsole free?
TimeConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Timer free?
Zen Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeConsole or Zen Timer have ads?
Neither TimeConsole nor Zen Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeConsole or Zen Timer?
TimeConsole ships an update every 2 months, and Zen Timer every 3 days. Most recently, TimeConsole was updated on October 20, 2026 and Zen Timer on October 17, 2026.

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