Comparison

Voice Over Stopwatch vs Zen Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

Voice Over Stopwatch

This stopwatch provides vocal announcements for elapsed time, useful during music playback or background operation. Customize announcement intervals, voice types, and presentation modes for flexible time tracking without constant device monitoring.

Highlights
  • Vocal elapsed time announcements
  • Customizable notification intervals
  • Background operation support
  • Multiple voice types
  • Presentation mode with bell settings
  • Measurement records log
Features
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This app is a straightforward stopwatch with vocal announcements. It can notify you of elapsed time during music playback and while running in the background, utilizing local notifications. You can choose from ten notification intervals, ranging from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. This feature proves useful when you can't actively monitor your device. Buttons: - App Information (i button): Access app details. - Records: Review a log of up to 1,000 measurements. - Settings: Open the Settings screen. Settings: - Voice Type: Select a language and voice style. - Interval: Choose the time interval for announcements. - Delay Time: Set a delay time before starting the measurement. - Use Beep: Enable operation sounds. - Presentation Mode: Define the timing for the first, second, and third bell, such as during an academic presentation. You can change the mode by swiping left or right on the spinning wheel. - Bell Setting: Save and restore a presentation setting. - Use Voice: Enable vocal announcements in place of the presentation bell. - Bell Test: Play the bell sound at any time, regardless of the current time.

About

Zen Flip Clock

This app offers a minimalist clock experience with multiple themes and powerful focus tools. It functions as a fullscreen desk clock and includes a Pomodoro timer, stopwatch, and hourly chime to help manage time and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Multiple clock themes (flip, digital, minimalist)
  • Fullscreen desk clock functionality
  • Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions
  • Stopwatch for timing tasks
  • Hourly chime for routine building
  • Time usage statistics
  • Home and lock screen widgets
Features
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Zen Flip Clock A minimalist flip clock, desk clock, and focus timer designed to make time clear, simple, and easy to follow. Choose from multiple clock themes, including flip clock, digital clock, and minimalist styles. Use it as a fullscreen clock for studying, working, focusing, or as a clean nightstand clock. Open the app and start right away. Why Zen Flip Clock More than just a clock, Zen Flip Clock is a simple tool for focus and time management. From study sessions and focused work to everyday timing, it helps you stay aware of your time and make every minute count. Key Features Multiple Clock Themes Choose from flip clock, digital clock, and minimalist clock designs. Use your favorite theme as a desk clock, fullscreen clock, or nightstand clock for work, study, and everyday use. Pomodoro Timer Stay focused with the built-in Pomodoro timer. Perfect for studying, reading, working, and other tasks that require concentration. Count Up Timer Track elapsed time for studying, workouts, meditation, reading, and everyday activities. Hourly Chime Stay aware of time with hourly chimes and customizable reminders. Build better routines for work, study, and daily life. Focus Statistics Track your focus time and usage to better understand how you spend your time. Personalization Multiple Themes Switch between a variety of minimalist clock themes, from classic flip clock designs to clean digital styles. Smooth Animations Enjoy clean, natural, and fluid clock animations designed for a calm visual experience. Home & Lock Screen Widgets View the time at a glance with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets without opening the app. Easy Controls Swipe left for Pomodoro Swipe right for Count Up Timer Tap to open Settings Whether you need a flip clock for your desk, a fullscreen digital clock for studying, a Pomodoro timer for focused work, or a simple nightstand clock, Zen Flip Clock keeps time clear and focus simple. Make time visible. Stay focused. Contact & Legal ▸ Bug Reports & Feedback: minimalsoftwarestudio@gmail.com ▸ Terms of Use: https://minimalsoftwarestudio.feishu.cn/docs/doccnK7LrYMwBFdr7SRl4qQv2lb

Screenshots

Voice Over Stopwatch3 screens
Zen Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zen Flip Clock at none against Voice Over Stopwatch's shown. Zen Flip Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Voice Over Stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zen Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Flip Clock has 6.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Voice Over Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 72% of Zen Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Over Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, Zen Flip Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Voice Over Stopwatch versus Zen Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Over StopwatchZen Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.7 (6.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews71.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakafumi AMANOChaoyang Minimal Software Studio

Customer experience

Voice Over Stopwatch

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative23.8%

Zen Flip Clock

All ratings6,186 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews688 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Voice Over Stopwatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zen Flip Clock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Time display inaccuracies
  • Widget freezing and displaying incorrect time
  • Pomodoro timer not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add alarm functionality
  • Implement live activities support
  • Allow custom pomodoro timer durations
  • Provide more theme/color options
  • Add world clock/timezone support
Show 3 more
  • Enable screen lock/password protection
  • Improve widget behavior and reliability
  • Introduce a timer mode (countdown)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voice Over Stopwatch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Zen Flip Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Voice Over Stopwatch free?
Voice Over Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Flip Clock free?
Zen Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Over Stopwatch or Zen Flip Clock?
Zen Flip Clock is rated higher. Voice Over Stopwatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zen Flip Clock averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Voice Over Stopwatch or Zen Flip Clock have ads?
Voice Over Stopwatch shows ads; Zen Flip Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Over Stopwatch or Zen Flip Clock?
Voice Over Stopwatch ships an update every 4 months, and Zen Flip Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Voice Over Stopwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zen Flip Clock on October 28, 2026.

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