# Big Clock vs FlipClock

The clearest difference is rating: FlipClock at 4.6 against Big Clock's 4.0. FlipClock also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Big Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (700 vs 39). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Clock 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.

FlipClock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Clock has 700 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Clock's written reviews are positive against 92% of FlipClock's.

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, FlipClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Clock | FlipClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377/reviews) | **[4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipclock-big-digital-clock/id1615687176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **700** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [项羽 冀](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712592218) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377)

Transform your iPhone into a stylish bedside clock with interactive widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Dynamic Island. Enjoy customizable themes and essential information at a glance.

**Highlights:** Interactive iOS widgets, Stand-by mode widget, Dynamic Island support, Lock Screen widget with seconds, Transparent widget option, Full screen digital clock, Gradient themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Clock Pro. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great clock for nightstand or widget
- 👍 Stylish and complements iOS 26
- 👍 Useful seconds display
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for presentations and visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget doesn't handle daylight saving changes
- 🐛 Widget doesn't always display time correctly
- 🐛 Constant review pop-ups blocking the clock
- 🐛 Occasional time freezing or display issues
- 🔋 Clock goes to sleep when phone does

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating time correctly
- Inconsistent time display between app and widget
- Review pop-ups blocking clock functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize font, size, and appearance
- Option to disable seconds display
- Landscape mode support
- More color/theme options
- Ability to tap widget to access settings


### FlipClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipclock-big-digital-clock/id1615687176)

This app displays a large, modern digital clock with a gentle flipping animation. Customize time formats, orientation, brightness, and choose from multiple clock styles for a personalized display.

**Highlights:** 12/24 hour format toggle, Portrait and landscape orientation, In-app brightness control, Second display on/off, Multiple clock styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlipClock Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Clock free?

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

### Is FlipClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Clock or FlipClock?

FlipClock is rated higher. Big Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while FlipClock averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Big Clock or FlipClock have ads?

FlipClock shows ads; Big Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Clock or FlipClock?

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, and FlipClock every 2 months. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and FlipClock on October 8, 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.*