CKClock vs FlipClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CKClock
This utility app provides a simple and practical flip clock interface for your desktop or bedside. It's designed for easy viewing of the current time, especially when you wake up during the night.
- Simple interface design
- Practical desktop clock
- Bedside clock functionality
- Easy time viewing
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At the moment the clock is a practical desktop clock tools, interface design simple, practical strong. Before you go to sleep, power up your phone and put it on your desk or bedside table so you can see the current time whenever you wake up.
FlipClock
This utility app provides a customizable always-on display with flip clock animations. It includes countdown timers and a Pomodoro timer to enhance time management, with various themes and customization options.
- Always On Display
- Countdown Timer (up to 24 hours)
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Light and dark modes
- Multiple themes
- Customization options
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Ultimate FlipClock with Countdown Timer and Pomodoro functions with Always On Display feature! Like real Flip Clock with beautiful animations. ALWAYS ON DISPLAY Even if your iPhone or iPad has auto-dimm function, the FlipClock app will always stay ON. Quickly change Brightness to max or min if needed. TIMER* Set any Countdown timers up to 24 hours. POMODORO* Improve your time management using Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of concentration, 5 or 10 minutes to take a rest. STYLES - Supports light and dark mode to be useful at any place. - Includes many themes inspired by iPhones and iPad. Pick one that will fit best for you.* CUSTOMIZATION FlipClock is made right for you! It has a lot of customization options which are targeted for your convenience and interests PARTNER APP Use this beautiful FlipClock on your iMac and Macbook (separate app which is available on the App Store). *Upgrade to Pro Clock version in order to use all features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CKClock at 5.0 against FlipClock's 4.0. CKClock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 19 months). FlipClock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. CKClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlipClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CKClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
CKClock ships an update every 9 days, FlipClock every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CKClock | FlipClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 向阳 唐 | Vladislav Kovalyov |
Customer experience
CKClock
FlipClock
In-app purchases
CKClock
- Unlock styles$4.99
FlipClock
- Pro Clock$1.99
