Comparison

FLIP vs Sum

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

Head to head
About

FLIP

This app helps improve study habits by tracking focus time using a unique phone-flipping method. It offers features like global study groups, real-time progress monitoring, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

Highlights
  • Flip phone to measure study time
  • Global study groups and chat
  • Real-time study session monitoring
  • Detailed daily, weekly, monthly statistics
  • D-day countdown for goals
  • Timetable and study schedule planner
Features
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***Best study time management app recognized by users*** ***FLIP can improve your study habits in a short period!*** Flip your phone over to measure your study time! Need to Focus? Get FLIP now! If you can't pay attention to your study, read, or work, use FLIP! Focus level measure timer, FLIP! ■ Global Study Group : FLIP ZONE ■ You can meet study mates from all over the world! Make friends and achieve your dream goal together! - Does your smartphone disturb your study? Don't worry! With 'FLIP', make your own study goal and level up your focus. - Accurate Time Measurement You can measure your study time accurately by flipping your phone over. - Do you want to know your Focus Level? Studying long hours doesn't mean you have good concentration! FLIP improves your concentration. - Real-time study : LIVE! How many people are studying now? Check out Live from measuring screen! You can see who's studying in real time! - Easy sharing of SNS Organize your study time in dail, weekly, or monthly, and share on Facebook, Instagram and others with just one button! - School Ranking Register school in your profile, and check out the ranking of your school! - Statistics Check your weekly and monthly study time as well as today's. - Timeline The timeline shows you the goals you've measured today in chronological order. - Timetable Use the Timetable to automatically summarize today's measured goals! You can see all of today's measured goals at a glance. - Daily Report FLIP shows you the details of your daily study. - D-day Set your D-Day! You can see easily how many days are left before your due date. - Study Schedule Register your school timetable or your own study rountine! - Global board; The FLIP TALK! Talk with friends around the globe; You can share your stories, encourage each other, and study together! **FLIP Premium Service Ugrade** - All functions unlimited (goals, groups, to-do lists, d-days, study schedules, themes, etc.) - Timetable - Weekly/Monthly Report - Backup/Restore Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription Price(Based on USD) : Monthly ($0.99) / 6 Months ($4.99) / Yearly ($8.99) EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions : https://www.flipfocus.co.kr/etc/termsOfUse_EN.html?OSType=I Privacy Policy : https://www.flipfocus.co.kr/etc/privacy_EN.html FLIP uses pomodoro techniques, and determine the focus level according to the number of breaks compared to the focus duration. When you need to focus on something, turn on the FLIP and flip your phone over! Use FLIP to make smart phone even more useful. -------------------- Contact Support - [ FLIP > More > Help > Contact Support ] - Email : support@rinasoft.co.kr

About

Sum

Track and manage your study time by subject with a simple timer. Log sessions, add notes, and visualize your progress with weekly graphs and a calendar. Focus on learning without distractions.

Highlights
  • Study time tracking
  • Subject and material logging
  • Weekly progress graphs
  • Calendar visualization
  • Study streaks
  • Pomodoro timer
Features
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This is a simple study timer app that allows you to record and manage your study time by subject. Simply measure your time with the timer and save it. You can also log sessions manually or add entries for past dates. You can record everything together, including subjects, study materials, pages, and notes. You can view the big picture of your studies by checking your subject balance with weekly graphs and reviewing your progress streaks on the calendar. No ads, no social media features, and no account registration required. All data is saved on your device, so there are no privacy concerns. Perfect for anyone who wants to focus on learning, from exam preparation to certifications and language studies. [Main Features] - 3 timer modes (Stopwatch, Countdown, Pomodoro) - Management of subjects, materials, pages, and notes - Weekly graphs to check subject balance (bar chart & donut chart) - Calendar to visualize study days with color-coding - Display of consecutive study days (streaks) - Daily study reminder - Backup and data export functions [Stackd Pro (One-time purchase)] - Monthly graphs and cumulative line graphs - Setting weekly goals and checking achievement rates - 9 color themes - Home screen and lock screen widgets - Real-time timer display on the Lock Screen

Screenshots

FLIP4 screens
Sum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sum at none against FLIP's shown. Sum also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). FLIP's advantage is ratings volume (897 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Sum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLIP has 897 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of FLIP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLIP ships an update every 2 weeks, Sum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FLIP versus Sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLIPSum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (897 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings897 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRinasoft Inc.Nene Nakagawa

Customer experience

FLIP

All ratings897 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews801 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative4.7%

Sum

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FLIP

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Sum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FLIP

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium Membership14 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • 6 Months Premium Membership14 Days trial$10.006 Months
  • Yearly Premium Membership14 Days trial$18.001 Year
One-time7
  • Premium Service - 1Month$1.99
  • Charging 2500 points$1.99
  • Premium Service - 3Months$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Charging 5900 points$4.99
  • Premium Service - 6 Months$7.99
  • Premium Service - 12 Months$14.99
  • Charging 20000 points$15.99
1 purchases

Sum

One-time1
  • Stackd Pro$1.99

Questions

Is FLIP free?
FLIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sum free?
Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FLIP or Sum?
Sum is rated higher. FLIP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 897 ratings, while Sum averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FLIP or Sum have ads?
FLIP shows ads; Sum does not.
Which is updated more often, FLIP or Sum?
FLIP ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sum every 3 weeks. Most recently, FLIP was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sum on November 9, 2026.

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