Comparison

Clock vs Desktop Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

Clock

A full-screen digital clock displaying the current date, time, and weather. Customize the display with a variety of colors and switch between normal and night modes with simple swipes.

Highlights
  • Full-screen display
  • Current date and time
  • Weather information
  • Customizable colors
  • Night mode option
  • Swipe gestures for control
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Minimalistic clock - 50% off for a limited time ! Get the current date, time and weather in full screen, perfect for the work desk or nightstand. Color your day. Simply swipe to go trough the many colors. Swipe left and right to find the one for you ! Change between normal and night mode by swiping up and down.

About

Desktop Flip Clock

This app offers a classic desktop clock experience for your iPhone, featuring time reporting with voice announcements, world time zones, customizable alarms, and visually appealing themes. It includes helpful features like Picture in Picture and burn-in protection for extended use.

Highlights
  • Hourly voice time announcements
  • World time zone support
  • Repeat alarms
  • Multiple clock themes
  • Picture in Picture mode
  • Burn-in protection
Features
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Discover Our Enchanting Desktop Clock App for Your Classic iPhone – A Timeless Essential! * Available on iOS 9 and above. * Time Reporting: * Quickly check the time with a double-tap. * Enjoy hourly voice announcements for a hands-free experience. * Supports multiple languages for your convenience. * World Time: * Seamlessly switch between different time zones. * Alarm: * Set countdown alarms for timely reminders. * Utilize repeat alarms for recurring notifications. * Themes: * Choose from a selection of visually stunning clock themes. * Additional Features: * Picture in Picture. * Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. * Adjust screen brightness effortlessly with a simple slide. * Burn-in Protection: Automatically cycle backgrounds or dim the screen periodically to prevent screen burn-in and keep your display safe during long usage. Explore a world of convenience, stay punctual with customizable alarms, and enhance your clock with beautiful themes. Download now and embrace the magic of time! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Clock4 screens
Desktop Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desktop Flip Clock at 74% against Clock's 0%. Desktop Flip Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (192 vs 3). Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Desktop Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desktop Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Flip Clock has 192 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Clock's written reviews are positive against 74% of Desktop Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, Desktop Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clock versus Desktop Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockDesktop Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (192 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3192 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB42 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTorben KikkertCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

Desktop Flip Clock

All ratings191 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Desktop Flip Clock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Clock free?
Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop Flip Clock free?
Desktop Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clock or Desktop Flip Clock?
Desktop Flip Clock is rated higher. Clock averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Desktop Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 192 ratings.
Do Clock or Desktop Flip Clock have ads?
Neither Clock nor Desktop Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clock or Desktop Flip Clock?
Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Desktop Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, Clock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Desktop Flip Clock on November 3, 2026.

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