Flip Clock vs Timer®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flip Clock
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.
- 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
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into a stylish, functional retro flip clock. Whether you need a sleek desk clock for your workspace, a soothing nightstand clock, or a personalized focus timer, Flip Clock brings classic minimalism and personal flair to your everyday workflow. Perfect for StandBy mode, Lock Screen widgets, and full-screen focus sessions. ◆ Aesthetic Clock and StandBy Mode - Full-Screen Flip Clock: Vintage flip animation with customizable themes. - OLED Burn-In Protection: Built-in pixel shifting technology protects your screen during long always-on sessions. - Show Seconds Everywhere: Real-time seconds display on Home Screen, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy mode. - Smart Auto-Launch: Automatically turns into a screensaver when charging. - 12/24 Hour Formats: Toggle easily with flexible date and calendar displays. ◆ Custom Signatures and Aesthetic Widgets - Personal Signatures Anywhere: Add custom text, mottoes, or signatures directly in the app and on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets. - Aesthetic Widgets: Beautiful, customizable widgets featuring clock, calendar, and your personal text. - Multiple Clock Themes: Personalize colors, fonts, and styles for any desk setup. ◆ Focus, Timers and Productivity Tools - Count-up and Countdown Timers: Flexible stopwatch count-up timers and precise countdown timers for workouts, study sessions, and daily tasks. - Pomodoro Technique: Stay in the flow zone with integrated study and work interval timers. - Floating Stopwatch: Keep a live floating timer widget over other apps. - Event Countdown: Track big upcoming moments like New Year's, exams, birthdays, and holidays. - White Noise Player: Soothing background sounds to boost concentration or help you sleep. ◆ Smart Alarms and Online Music Ringtones - Rich Online Music Library: Choose from a wide selection of online music tracks, ambient sounds, and ringtones to wake up your way. - Smart Volume Control: Alarms that gently wake you up by automatically adjusting volume gradually. - Hourly Chime: Friendly voice/sound timekeeping on the hour. Upgrade your desk setup and daily routine today with Flip Clock!
Timer®
This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.
- Customizable colors
- Alarm sound selection
- User-friendly interface
- Vibration alert
- Reliable and accurate timekeeping
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer® at none against Flip Clock's 3. Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (69K vs 38). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timer® asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flip Clock against 4.7 for Timer®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 38, 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 63% of Timer®'s.
Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flip Clock | Timer® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (69K ratings) | 4.7 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 69K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 翠玲 施 | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
Flip Clock
Timer®
Bugs and requests
Flip Clock
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Timer®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flip Clock
- Remove Ads$0.99
- More clock skins$0.99
- Premium Version$2.99
Timer®
No in-app purchases









