Comparison

Alarm & Timer vs Flip clock

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

Head to head
About

Alarm & Timer

Manage your time effectively with this versatile clock app. It offers customizable alarms, timers, and a stopwatch, with options for personalized settings and notifications even when the screen is off. Enjoy music playback within the app to aid concentration.

Highlights
  • Customizable alarms with unlimited creation
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Lap time recording stopwatch
  • Optional settings for a clean interface
  • Music playback for concentration
  • Notifications even when screen is off
  • World clock with multiple time zones
Features
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Simple, powerful, and customizable. This all-in-one clock app combines Alarm, Timer, and Stopwatch functions into a clean, intuitive interface. Privacy-friendly: When headphones are connected, the alarm sounds only through the headphones, not the device speakers. By making advanced features optional, we maintain a minimalist design while meeting a wide range of user needs. [General] Customization: Color themes, "My Theme" creation, and adjustable font sizes. Typography: Choose from system fonts, specialized clock fonts, or even add your own custom fonts. Time Display: Toggle between 12/24-hour formats, customize 12:00 vs. 0:00 display, and enable/disable leading zeros (e.g., 09:00 vs. 9:00). [Clock] Dual analog and digital display with extensive layout options. Design: Multiple dial designs and support for custom image/video backgrounds. Visibility: Toggle seconds, choose second hand movement (Ticking vs. Smooth), and customize date formats/languages. Dynamic Layout: Hide the status bar, tab bar, or settings button for a cleaner look. Digital-only mode available in landscape orientation. Hourly Chime: Use simple presets or create a fully customized hourly schedule. World Clock: View multiple cities and time zones simultaneously in a convenient list. [Alarm] Set unlimited alarms with full background notification support. Compatible with AlarmKit (iOS 26.1+), allowing alarms to sound even in Silent or Focus modes. Scheduling: Powerful repeat options including daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and custom intervals (e.g., every 2 days). Supports pause periods. Sound: Use custom recordings or local music files (when the app is in the foreground). Management: Organize alarms with folders, label search, and easy duplication. Sort by time or firing order. Advanced Features: Checklist, Snooze, Auto-stop (by duration/repetition), Skip next, and one-tap global pause. New alarms can automatically inherit previous settings for faster setup. [Timer] Run multiple timers simultaneously ranging from 1 second to 10000 hours. Quick Start: Access presets and history for instant activation. Interface: Switch between list and full-screen views. Choose between 10-key or picker input with customizable units (1s/10s/1m/10m). Foreground Features: Displays estimated completion time and supports auto-stop for sounds. [Stopwatch] Records: Capture lap times with precision. Export: Send your recorded data as a text file via email. [Other Settings] System Integration: Audio mix mode (play alongside other music apps), and Auto-lock. Display: Brightness adjustment with "Darkness Correction" and customizable UI elements (toggle between switches or checkboxes). Note on Music: Currently, this app does not support playback for Apple Music, iCloud-only songs, or purchased songs that have not been downloaded to the device storage. URL Scheme: net.hakoniwa.clock://

About

Flip clock

A digital clock app featuring a unique page-turning animation and customizable backgrounds. It includes white noise sounds, hourly chimes, and a timer for enhanced functionality. Personalize your display with various skins, colors, and animations.

Highlights
  • Page-turning digital clock animation
  • 123 White Noise Sounds
  • Customizable skins and colors
  • Hourly chime and timer functions
  • Charging animation
  • Widget support
Features
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Digital clock with page turning 1,23 White Noise Sounds 2,4 Flip Effects 3,4 Flip Sound Effects 4,11 Skins 5,Hourly Chime 6,Timer 7,Count Down 8,Widget 9,Customize Background 10,Customize Color 11,White Noise auto turn off 12,Daily Quote 13,Charging Animation 14,Show date/hide date 15,12 hours/24 hours 16,Display second hand/hide second hand 17,Turn on the sound/mute 18,Supports iPad and iPhone 19,Supports landscape and portrait SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS This App can renew subscription automatically to help you unlock all content and features. Prices may vary from country to country and actual charges may be converted to your local currency based on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of service: https://shimo.im/docs/HdVYWPcryCcjvrgc/ Privacy policy: https://shimo.im/docs/HdVYWPcryCcjvrgc/ Email:From2019219@gmail.com

Screenshots

Alarm & Timer4 screens
Flip clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Alarm & Timer at free with in-app purchases against Flip clock's subscription. Flip clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, 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. Alarm & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flip clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alarm & Timer versus Flip clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm & TimerFlip clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.2K ratings)4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K4.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUTERU YOKOIBeijing Free Calculator Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Alarm & Timer

All ratings2,246 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews503 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative29.2%

Flip clock

All ratings4,823 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative30.7%

User reviews

Alarm & Timer

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customizable alarms and timers
  • 🚀 Smooth transition between landscape and portrait mode
  • 💡 Ability to group alarms into folders
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Option to record custom alarm sounds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Alarm doesn't sound when phone is on silent mode
  • 🐛 Alarm doesn't work when phone is locked or in power-saving mode
  • 🔋 Alarm volume cannot be adjusted
  • 🐛 Alarm doesn't always go off as scheduled
  • 🐛 Timer resets unexpectedly

Flip clock

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 🌟 Customizable clock design
  • 💤 Helpful for sleep and focus
  • 🕰️ Useful as a desk clock

Room to improve

  • 💰 Most features require a subscription
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and syncing issues
  • 🕰️ Clock not always accurate

Bugs and requests

Alarm & Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm not sounding when phone is locked or in sleep mode
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Notification issues when phone is in silent mode

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to set alarms for weekdays only
  • Ability to choose from user's own audio files for alarms
  • Gradual volume increase for alarms
  • Alarm override for silent mode
  • One-time payment option to remove ads

Flip clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget freezes or stops updating
  • Time display not syncing correctly
  • Subscription issues and lost purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add alarm clock functionality
  • Allow customization of widget
  • Improve dark mode/night settings
  • Introduce more free features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarm & Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
2 purchases

Flip clock

Subscriptions1
  • Clock — annual subscription$5.491 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent purchase$3.99

Questions

Is Alarm & Timer free?
Alarm & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flip clock free?
Flip clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alarm & Timer or Flip clock?
Flip clock is rated higher. Alarm & Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Flip clock averages 4.5 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Alarm & Timer or Flip clock have ads?
Alarm & Timer shows ads; Flip clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Alarm & Timer or Flip clock?
Alarm & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flip clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alarm & Timer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Flip clock on October 27, 2026.

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