# Flip Clock vs World Clock. Time Widget

The clearest difference is ads: World Clock. Time Widget at none against Flip Clock's shown. World Clock. Time Widget also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (69K vs 4.3K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and World Clock. Time Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flip Clock against 4.7 for World Clock. Time Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 64% of World Clock. Time Widget's.

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, World Clock. Time Widget every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Clock | World Clock. Time Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-widget/id1453369651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) | [7270356 Canada Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220194001) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### World Clock. Time Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-widget/id1453369651)

This app offers a world clock with a time calculator and customizable widgets for your home screen. It allows you to track time in over 30,000 cities, even offline, and rename locations for easy identification. The clean interface ensures fast navigation and a straightforward user experience.

**Highlights:** 30,000+ cities, Offline functionality, Multiple home screen widgets, Time converter, Rename places

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Clock. Widget. Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| World Clock. Widget. Annually | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🌍 Helpful for tracking time zones
- 🕰️ Straightforward interface
- 📊 Useful for international meetings
- 🔍 Comprehensive city database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in widget
- 🔍 Missing some major cities
- 🔒 Paid features behind paywall
- 🔄 Difficulty reordering locations
- 🕰️ Limited time display options

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not loading correctly
- Time zone display issues
- Search function not working
- Compatibility problems on iOS 16
- Inconsistent date/day display

**Requested features**

- Add analog clock option
- Ability to display seconds
- More customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Granular time zone selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

### Is World Clock. Time Widget free?

World Clock. Time Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Clock or World Clock. Time Widget?

World Clock. Time Widget is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while World Clock. Time Widget averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Flip Clock or World Clock. Time Widget have ads?

Flip Clock shows ads; World Clock. Time Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or World Clock. Time Widget?

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and World Clock. Time Widget every 3 months. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 24, 2026 and World Clock. Time Widget on September 24, 2026.

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