Split Flap vs Flappy Board
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Split Flap
This utility app displays the time with an elegant split-flap design. It offers customizable themes, supports various time formats, and includes optional sound and seconds display.
- Split-flap time display
- Customizable themes
- 24-hour and 12-hour formats
- Optional seconds display
- Sound options
- Open source
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Elegantly show the time. Supports your device's locale - 24 hour formats and 12 hour formats Supports themes Can optionally show the seconds Has sound options Open source
Flappy Board
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Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV into a stunning split-flap display — the iconic mechanical boards once found in airports, train stations, and hotels worldwide. Flappy Board renders each character on individual flipping tiles that cycle with satisfying mechanical animation. Drive it remotely from your home automation system or any app that can send an HTTP request. FEATURES • Authentic split-flap animation — every character tile flips independently at configurable speed • Built-in demos — watch a live departure board fill in with flights and airline logos, or display current weather conditions • Local HTTPS API — Flappy Board runs a secure server on your device, accepting messages from any device on your network • Flappy Board Controller — pair a companion iPhone or iPad app by scanning a QR code; send messages wirelessly • Fully configurable — adjust rows, columns, character set, flip speed, fonts, and colors • Home Assistant and more — works with any HTTP client for easy automation integration • Secure by default — Bearer token authentication and TLS encryption keep your board private THE AMATEUR PLAN Unlock full API control with a one-time in-app purchase. Connect your own scripts, automations, and apps and turn Flappy Board into a live display for anything: sports scores, stock prices, package tracking, calendar events, or whatever data matters to you. Flappy Board is perfect for home dashboards, event signage, smart home projects, and anyone drawn to the nostalgic appeal of mechanical displays.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flappy Board at Free against Split Flap's $0.99. Flappy Board also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Split Flap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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
Flappy Board is free to download; Split Flap costs $0.99 up front. Flappy Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Split Flap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Split Flap ships an update every 17 months, Flappy Board weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Split Flap | Flappy Board |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zac Gorak | General Futurics LLC |
In-app purchases
Split Flap
No in-app purchases
Flappy Board
- Amateur$5.99









