# Timer ٞ vs Flip Clock

Timer ٞ and Flip Clock both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 36% of Timer ٞ's. Flip Clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (69K vs 1.2K). Timer ٞ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 73% of Flip Clock's.

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, Flip Clock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | Flip Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews) | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105)

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch support, Today Widget support, Synchronized timer control, Simple and elegant design, Easy setup, Sound and vibration notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well designed app
- 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
- 👍 Simple elegant design
- 🚀 Good timer app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Skips a second
- 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
- 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
- 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
- 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work consistently
- Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Set up multiple timers
- Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero


### Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777)

This app provides a classic digital clock widget for your device's home, lock, and standby screens. It offers features like displaying seconds, a calendar, customizable themes, and various timekeeping tools including alarms, timers, and stopwatches. It can also function as a screensaver when charging.

**Highlights:** Display seconds on multiple screens, Full screen time and date, Smart alarm clock, Timer and stopwatch, Countdown to target dates, Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable widget signatures

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| More clock skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🎨 Aesthetic design
- ⏱️ Useful timer and alarm features
- 🔍 Highly visible and readable clock
- 🤩 Great for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable unlock/restore purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Clock freezing or not updating correctly
- Alarm issues (not triggering, unable to disable)
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and OS versions
- Unlock/restore purchase bugs

**Requested features**

- More clock face and color options
- Automatic dark/light mode switching
- Ability to set clock as device wallpaper
- Improved alarm functionality and customization
- Seamless integration with other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer ٞ free?

Timer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flip Clock free?

Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer ٞ or Flip Clock?

Flip Clock is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 69K ratings.

### Do Timer ٞ or Flip Clock have ads?

Both Timer ٞ and Flip Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer ٞ or Flip Clock?

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and Flip Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flip Clock on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*