# Flip Clock vs When

The clearest difference is review sentiment: When at 90% against Flip Clock's 45%. When also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Flip Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (354 vs 32). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. When asks for nothing beyond the download.

When holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 354 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 90% of When's.

Flip Clock ships an update monthly, When weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Clock | When |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-digital-and-retro/id1498495124/reviews) | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [磊 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102462338) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-digital-and-retro/id1498495124)

This free app transforms your device into a stylish flip clock with animated time displays. Customize colors and use it as a Pomodoro timer to enhance your workspace or bedside table.

**Highlights:** Animated flip clock display, Customizable font color, Customizable background color, Pomodoro timer functionality, Nightstand mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Nice looking
- ✨ Lovely styling
- 👍 Good customization options
- 🎶 Pleasant flip and tick sounds
- 🥰 Helpful for scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Time freezes or lags
- 💸 Expected more customization for the price
- 😠 Cannot customize fully without paying
- 🔊 Annoying clicking sound (paid feature)
- 📉 Numbers get smaller in landscape mode

**Reported bugs**

- Time freezes and lags
- Numbers don't display properly
- Numbers get smaller in landscape mode
- White bar is constantly on

**Requested features**

- Option for day of the week and time
- Full customization without payment
- Remove clicking sound from free version
- Numbers more spread out


### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158)

This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.

**Highlights:** Full-screen classic flip animation, Minimalist design style, Customizable time display (seconds, date, week), 12/24 hour mode switching, Adjustable screen brightness, Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

### Is When free?

When is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Clock or When?

When is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while When averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do Flip Clock or When have ads?

When shows ads; Flip Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or When?

Flip Clock ships an update monthly, and When weekly. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and When on November 3, 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.*