# Flip Clock vs Focus Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flip Clock at free with in-app purchases against Focus Clock's subscription. Flip Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (69K vs 16). Focus Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Focus Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 83% of Focus Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Clock | Focus Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) |

## 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


### Focus Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-clock/id1521795885)

This app helps you concentrate on tasks with a unique focus mode that rewards sustained attention. It offers customizable timers, background operation, and detailed statistics to track your progress. Enjoy an ad-free experience with various visual themes to enhance your study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Ad-free focus mode, Background timing with notifications, Daily focus statistics, Customizable clock styles and skins, Gesture controls for navigation, Progress bar and color customization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription member | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Permanent buyout | $1.99 | one-time |
| discounts VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

### Is Focus Clock free?

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

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

Flip Clock is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Focus Clock averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Flip Clock or Focus Clock have ads?

Flip Clock shows ads; Focus Clock does not.

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

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Focus Clock on September 1, 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.*