Comparison

Flip Clock vs NovLify

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
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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!

About

NovLify

Features
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Novlify – Smart Device Remote Control Enhance your daily wellness and relaxation routine with Novlify. Connect and control your compatible stimulation device directly from your iPhone for a personalized, at-home experience. Novlify is designed to work seamlessly with supported devices, providing simple and precise control through a clean, intuitive interface. Core Features: • 8 preset modes for various relaxation and wellness needs • Multi-body targeting with preset options for Shoulder, Waist, Legs, Arms, Joints, and Full Body use • Precision control with 19 adjustable intensity levels and a customizable session timer ranging from 5 to 60 minutes • Seamless connectivity through fast and secure Bluetooth pairing for reliable, real-time device control User-Centric Design: • Optional account support allows you to sign in, register, or continue in Guest Mode • Core device control features are available without an account, while certain optional features may require sign-in • The app features a clean, one-screen interface designed for simplicity and ease of use, and is lightweight and fast, optimized for iOS 17.6 and later to ensure smooth, responsive performance Important Disclaimer: Novlify is intended for general wellness, fitness support, and relaxation purposes only. It is not a medical device and is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, have underlying medical conditions, or use implanted medical devices such as pacemakers. Always begin at the lowest intensity level and follow the instructions provided with your device. Use at your own discretion. Requirements: iOS 17.6 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later with BLE support, and a compatible Novlify-supported device. Support: support@novlify.tech Privacy Policy: https://novlify.tech/privacy.html

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
NovLify3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NovLify at none against Flip Clock's 3. NovLify also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flip Clock's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. NovLify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flip Clock versus NovLify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockNovLify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (71K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings71K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翠玲 施Shenzhen Hongjiayi Network Technology Co.,Ltd.

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

NovLify

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
None

NovLify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NovLify free?
NovLify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flip Clock or NovLify have ads?
Flip Clock shows ads; NovLify does not.

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