# Spin Alarm Clock vs FlipClock

The clearest difference is price: Spin Alarm Clock at Free against FlipClock's $1.99. Spin Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (716 vs 10). FlipClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Spin Alarm Clock is free to download; FlipClock costs $1.99 up front. Spin Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlipClock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spin Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin Alarm Clock has 716 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Spin Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 82% of FlipClock's.

Spin Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, FlipClock every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Alarm Clock | FlipClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (716 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-alarm-clock/id1386819423/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipclock-alarm-digital-clock/id1583550659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **716** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 204 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [j labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/529000775) | [BFF GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863588052) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-alarm-clock/id1386819423)

This alarm clock app requires users to spin in circles to disable alarms, scientifically designed to fully wake the brain. It offers voice commands, customizable backgrounds, weather updates, and motivational voices to combat snoozing.

**Highlights:** Spin to dismiss alarm, No snooze button, Customizable backgrounds, Voice commands (set alarm, check time, flashlight), Motivational wake-up voices, Weather updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Sleeper | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
- 👍 Unique and fun alarm concept
- ⏰ Helps me get out of bed
- 🎉 Entertaining alarm sounds/voices
- 💰 Espresso incentive system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery if not plugged in
- 🔒 Requires app to be open all night
- 🐛 Can be bypassed in sleep
- 📝 Unclear instructions on leaving app open

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Sensitivity issues with spin detection

**Requested features**

- Option to lock screen while app is running
- Ability to set time to leave home and get alerts
- More variety in alarm sounds and voices
- Automatic volume increase to prevent bypassing


### FlipClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipclock-alarm-digital-clock/id1583550659)

This app offers a retro-style digital flip clock with customizable themes, white noise for relaxation, and a Pomodoro timer for focused work. It also includes alarm functions, countdowns, and motivational quotes, with future support for schedule reminders.

**Highlights:** Retro flip clock designs, ASMR white noise for sleep, Customizable Pomodoro timer, Alarm and countdown functions, Motivational quotes, Customizable background images

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 会员周卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 会员月卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 会员季卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 自定义时钟背景 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 会员年卡 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is FlipClock free?

FlipClock costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spin Alarm Clock or FlipClock?

Spin Alarm Clock is rated higher. Spin Alarm Clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 716 ratings, while FlipClock averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Spin Alarm Clock or FlipClock have ads?

Spin Alarm Clock shows ads; FlipClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Alarm Clock or FlipClock?

Spin Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, and FlipClock every 8 days. Most recently, Spin Alarm Clock was updated on November 6, 2026 and FlipClock on November 6, 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.*