# FLIP vs Little Timer Hatch Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Little Timer Hatch Countdown at none against FLIP's shown. Little Timer Hatch Countdown also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 894) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). FLIP's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FLIP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Little Timer Hatch Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FLIP against 4.5 for Little Timer Hatch Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Timer Hatch Countdown has 10K ratings behind it against 894, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 84% of Little Timer Hatch Countdown's.

FLIP ships an update fortnightly, Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLIP | Little Timer Hatch Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 894 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinasoft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386505937) | [Bitscuit Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471750244) |

## What reviewers say

### FLIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-focus-timer-for-study/id1435127190)

This app helps improve study habits by accurately measuring focus time. It offers features like global study groups, real-time study tracking, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate time measurement by flipping phone, Focus level measurement, Global study groups (FLIP ZONE), Real-time study tracking (LIVE), Study time statistics and reports, D-day countdown for goals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $2.00 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Membership | $10.00 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $18.00 | per year |
| Premium Service - 1Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Charging 2500 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 3Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charging 5900 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 6 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service - 12 Months | $14.99 | one-time |
| Charging 20000 points | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Motivating and helpful for studying
- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Useful features like goals, timers, and tracking
- 🤝 Social aspect with study groups and leaderboards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about premium features and in-app purchases
- 📱 Issues with syncing and editing data across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking and leaderboard data not updating properly
- Study time not being saved or recorded accurately
- Language settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for themes and layouts
- Improve the user interface and navigation
- Implement an Apple Watch app for easier tracking
- Allow more flexibility in setting and editing study goals


### Little Timer Hatch Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-timer-hatch-countdown/id1496908204)

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Surprise animated animal reveal, Customizable sounds and visuals, No commercials, Supports focus and transitions, Beneficial for special needs children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great little free app
- 👍 Honestly top tier
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Delightful little tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very "pay to win"
- 🐛 Too expensive
- 🐛 Love but hate needing to constantly "restore" purchase
- 🐛 Weird
- 🐛 Weird

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase not working as expected
- Sound not working on iPad
- Timer gets offset when used in split screen on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add a gallery to display hatched animals
- Add an "almost done" sound
- Add a "kid safe" feature to disable buttons during timer
- Add a web/PC version
- Add an option to hide buttons during timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLIP free?

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

### Is Little Timer Hatch Countdown free?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FLIP or Little Timer Hatch Countdown?

Little Timer Hatch Countdown is rated higher. FLIP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Little Timer Hatch Countdown averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do FLIP or Little Timer Hatch Countdown have ads?

FLIP shows ads; Little Timer Hatch Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, FLIP or Little Timer Hatch Countdown?

FLIP ships an update fortnightly, and Little Timer Hatch Countdown every 6 weeks. Most recently, FLIP was updated on September 20, 2026 and Little Timer Hatch Countdown on September 25, 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.*