Comparison

ZeroCounter vs The Artclock

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

Head to head
About

ZeroCounter

This app provides a minimalist interface for efficient counting tasks. It's ideal for inventory, scorekeeping, or habit tracking, offering powerful functionality with a sleek design.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Efficient counting
  • Inventory tracking
  • Score tallying
  • Habit monitoring
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ZeroCounter is a sleek iOS app designed to simplify counting tasks with elegance and efficiency. Whether you're tracking inventory, tallying scores, or monitoring habits, ZeroCounter offers a minimalist interface coupled with powerful functionality.

About

The Artclock

This app reimagines your desk clock with a fluid, visual representation of time. It uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to display the passage of hours and minutes through color and motion, offering a calming and aesthetic alternative to traditional timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Fluid representation of time
  • Dynamic color and motion
  • Adjustable transparency and depth
  • Satisfying hour reset animation
  • Visual hourly progress indicator
  • Minimalist customization (numbers/words)
Features
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Time isn’t just numbers; it’s a living canvas. Reimagine your desk clock. No ticking, no clutter—just color, motion, and time. The Artclock is a high-concept, kinetic timepiece designed for the modern aesthetic. It moves away from the ticking clock and toward a fluid representation of "the now." Experience a clock that breathes. The Artclock transforms the passage of time into a mesmerizing visual journey of light and color. Inspired by the natural rhythms of the day, The Artclock uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to show you exactly where you stand in the current hour. Watch as the minutes "slice" through a foreground of color, gradually revealing the foundation beneath. As the day turns to night, The Artclock follows the sun, shifting its palette to match the world outside your window. Features You’ll Love: Tailored Transparency: Use the custom glassmorphic slider to adjust the depth and intensity of the clock's layers. Fluid Transitions: Watch the hour reset with a satisfying sweep animation that resets the canvas. Visual Hourly Progress: See the hour pass through a growing circular reveal. Always On: Perfect for use as a dedicated desk clock or nightstand display. Minimalist Customization: Switch between numbers and words, and adjust transparency to match your style.

Screenshots

ZeroCounter4 screens
The Artclock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The Artclock at 3 against ZeroCounter's 1. The Artclock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ZeroCounter against 5.0 for The Artclock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeroCounter ships an update every 6 months, The Artclock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZeroCounter versus The Artclock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroCounterThe Artclock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin-young YooRien Heald

Customer experience

ZeroCounter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Artclock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZeroCounter

No in-app purchases

None

The Artclock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZeroCounter free?
ZeroCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Artclock free?
The Artclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZeroCounter or The Artclock?
ZeroCounter and The Artclock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ZeroCounter or The Artclock have ads?
Neither ZeroCounter nor The Artclock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZeroCounter or The Artclock?
ZeroCounter ships an update every 6 months, and The Artclock every 4 months. Most recently, ZeroCounter was updated on October 1, 2026 and The Artclock on October 10, 2026.

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