# Flip Clock vs StandBy Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Clock at 4.6 against StandBy Clock's 4.0. Flip Clock also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). StandBy Clock's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and StandBy Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of StandBy 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, StandBy Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Clock | StandBy Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 77 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) |

## 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


### StandBy Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379)

Transform your iPhone into a personalized bedside display with over 100 customizable widgets. Show time, calendar, battery, photos, and more. Simple to use, just choose, customize, and add to your StandBy screen.

**Highlights:** 100+ customizable widgets, Analog and digital clock options, Calendar and dual time zone display, Countdown timers for events, Photo and GIF widgets, Customizable theme colors and styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| StandBy Clock Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

### Is StandBy Clock free?

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

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

Flip Clock is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while StandBy Clock averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Both Flip Clock and StandBy Clock show ads.

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

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and StandBy Clock every 6 days. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 24, 2026 and StandBy Clock on August 12, 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.*