# Clock Watching vs Flip Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Watching at 5.0 against Flip Clock's 4.3. Clock Watching also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (493 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Watching sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock Watching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 493 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Clock Watching's written reviews are positive against 71% of Flip Clock's.

Clock Watching ships an update every 3 weeks, Flip Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Watching | Flip Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-watching/id1315298368/reviews)** | [4.3 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-digital-clock/id1479450824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **493** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Thorpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315298367) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Watching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-watching/id1315298368)

This app displays the current time using a four-digit digital format for hours and minutes. An optional in-app purchase adds animated seconds with pendulums that fall or explode as each minute completes.

**Highlights:** Four-digit time display, Hour and minute tracking, Animated seconds (in-app purchase), Pendulum animation, Minute completion effects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Animated Seconds | $1.99 | one-time |


### Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-digital-clock/id1479450824)

This app offers a stylish digital flip clock with customizable themes and widgets. It includes alarm functionality with motivational messages, date display, and various time format options. Enhance your device's look with its elegant design and practical features.

**Highlights:** Standby and interactive widgets, Show seconds and date, Customizable themes and wallpapers, Alarm with motivational messages, 24hr/12hr time formats, Flashlight and screen brightness control

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flip Clock pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flip Clock Tv Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Flip Clock Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalist design
- 🕰 Elegant flip animation
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🔋 No ads
- ⏰ Useful as a desk clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Persistent review requests
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🕰 Seconds display issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Time display issues on widgets
- Customization settings freezing
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free theme options
- Calendar integration
- Option to hide seconds
- Improved widget sizing and placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Watching free?

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

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

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

Clock Watching is rated higher. Clock Watching averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.3 from 493 ratings.

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

Neither Clock Watching nor Flip Clock shows ads.

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

Clock Watching ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flip Clock every 6 days. Most recently, Clock Watching was updated on September 17, 2026 and Flip Clock on October 14, 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.*