ZION Blue - digital watch face icon
ZION Blue Digital Watch Face: Minimalist Design Meets Functionality

by Enkei Design

4.5
ANDROIDWatch Face
ZION Blue offers Android smartwatch users an elegant minimalist watch face with essential functionality. The free version provides clean time display with battery indicators, while supporting Google's Watch Face Format for customization.

Detailed Review

ZION Blue represents Enkei Design's free offering in the minimalist smartwatch face category, providing Android Wear OS users with a clean, distraction-free timekeeping experience. The watch face emphasizes visual simplicity while maintaining practical functionality through its monochromatic blue design and subtle information indicators. This positioning appeals to users seeking an uncluttered interface that maintains utility without visual complexity. The core functionality centers around a highly legible digital time display accompanied by discreet battery level indicators represented through dot patterns at the top and bottom edges. A notable interaction feature allows users to toggle these indicators on or off with a tap on the left screen edge, providing immediate control over minimalism levels. The implementation of Google's Watch Face Format enables additional customization options, though the free version maintains focus on essential timekeeping rather than extensive personalization features. User experience demonstrates particular strength in readability and quick information access. The interface design prioritizes large, clear numerals against a dark background with blue accents, ensuring visibility in various lighting conditions. Real-world usage patterns suggest the face serves well for daily wear, particularly for users who prefer glancing at their watch for time checks without navigating complex complications. The minimalist approach reduces cognitive load while maintaining access to battery status through the subtle indicator system. User feedback trends indicate generally positive reception with specific praise for design aesthetics. Steve's December 2023 review noted initial confusion about indicator behavior that was resolved through developer communication, ultimately awarding five stars. Roger's July 2023 review praised the design as 'not busy and complicated' while appreciating the app linking functionality. However, multiple users including M Sibs (January 2024) and John Hatfield (August 2023) reported noticeable battery drain concerns, though some indicated the issue might be configuration-dependent rather than inherent to the design. The watch face demonstrates clear strengths in aesthetic execution and minimalist philosophy implementation, though potential battery consumption considerations merit attention. Ideal use cases include formal settings where subtlety is valued, or for users preferring reduced visual complexity. The balance between minimalism and functionality succeeds for most use scenarios, though power-conscious users might need to monitor battery performance when adopting this face for regular use.

Key Features

  • Edge indicator toggling allows instant simplification by tapping left screen edge to hide battery and status indicators
  • Google Watch Face Format support enables modern customization options and compatibility with latest Wear OS features
  • Minimalist digital display provides clear time reading with high contrast blue numerals against dark background
  • Battery level visualization through discrete dot patterns offers status information without visual clutter
  • App shortcut integration supports quick access to two frequently used applications from the watch face
  • Always-on display compatibility maintains basic time visibility while conserving power during inactive periods

Why Users Love It

Elegant minimalist design
Intuitive edge controls

Perfect for: Android smartwatch users preferring clean, distraction-free interfaces

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Steve
Dec 19, 2023

I love this watch face! I thought it had a bug where the dots at the top & bottom representing battery, etc disappear every 2 days. I needed to reboot the watch to restore them. EDIT: The programmer explained how I was (accidentally) turning off the meters. My Bad! 5 Stars ✨

Roger
Jul 29, 2023

This is a great design. It was the first face I put on my Watch 5, and I haven't found anything I like better. Not busy and complicated. Provides some key info, and allowed links to two apps - in my case weather and messages. Just what I need most of the time.

Jason McNeill
Feb 20, 2023

I really like this face, but for some reason the "always on display" goes off after a short while for some reason. Although I can't rule out this being an issue with the watch or software at this time, so I will give it some time.

Peter Kogin
Dec 23, 2022

This is very nice looking, clean and functional watch face. Definitely will check out other offerings from this designer 🙂

Murphs 345
Jul 15, 2023

I love this watch face! The one thing if I could BEG for a little change is that I would be able to see the battery % on the face? That is the only thing I would want to change or at least just be able to edit.

App Details

Developer

Enkei Design

Platform

android

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

9/7/2025