Comparison

Flip Clock vs Air Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Read full description

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!

About

Air Clock

Enhance your device with a visually stunning and ad-free clock experience. Customize themes, add dynamic photo displays, and utilize integrated widgets for time management. Includes a Pomodoro timer and auditory cues for productivity.

Highlights
  • Ad-free full-screen display
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Dynamic photo clock integration
  • Multiple widget types (clock, calendar, countdown)
  • Focus Pomodoro timer
  • Auditory and voice chimes
Features
Read full description

◆ Pure and Ad-Free A full-screen, immersive experience with zero ads—every tick of the second hand glides smoothly across the screen. Whether you're stealing a glance while working or lazily checking the time before bed, what you see is pure and uninterrupted. ◆ Time Gallery A customizable dynamic photo clock that lets memories from the past accompany the passing of the present. ◆ Your Personal Time Aesthetics Studio Over 60 custom themes and counting. Freely mix and match styles and colors—turn time display into a piece of art on your home screen. ◆ 20+ Fun Widgets to Meet All Your Needs From cute cat paw widgets to sleek transparent designs, whether you need a clock, calendar, countdown, or pixel art, everything integrates seamlessly into your main screen—making time management simple and intuitive. ◆ Focus Pomodoro Timer A powerful Pomodoro and multi-purpose timer perfect for work, study, fitness, cooking, and more. Plan precisely and balance focus with rest for optimal productivity. ◆ Beautiful Interface and Intuitive Interactions Say goodbye to dull designs. Every detail—from fonts and colors to animations and transitions—has been carefully crafted to make checking the time a visual pleasure. ◆ A Symphony for the Senses Choose from ticking sounds, Big Ben chimes, wood block taps, and more. Feel the rhythm of time in a whole new way. ◆ Real Voice Hourly Chime Elegant, real-human voice chimes help you stay aware of time even when you're busy. Let each hour pass with a gentle reminder, turning time into a thoughtful companion. Become an Air Clock member to unlock all premium features—enjoy a completely ad-free experience, free lifetime updates, and the feeling of time flowing effortlessly by your side, like air itself. Every moment deserves to be treated gently. With borderless design, Air Clock blends naturally into your life. We believe managing time shouldn’t be a race—it should be a graceful experience. Let us help you find that perfect balance between efficiency and elegance. Privacy Policy: https://airx.work/privacy.html User Agreement: https://airx.work/terms.html

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
Air Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Air Clock at none against Flip Clock's shown. Air Clock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Air Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Air Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flip Clock versus Air Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockAir Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (69K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings69K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翠玲 施志远 冯

Customer experience

Flip Clock

All ratings69,436 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews2,135 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative19.3%

Air Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Air Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • More clock skins$0.99
  • Premium Version$2.99
3 purchases

Air Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Membership$0.391 Month
  • Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$2.001 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$4.99

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Clock free?
Air Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flip Clock or Air Clock?
Air Clock is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Air Clock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Flip Clock or Air Clock have ads?
Flip Clock shows ads; Air Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or Air Clock?
Flip Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Air Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 24, 2026 and Air Clock on July 26, 2026.

Other comparisons