Comparison

Flip Clock vs Flip Clock Timer

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

Head to head
About

Flip Clock

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
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Flip Clock turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a beautiful retro split-flap clock — the satisfying flip of a classic railway or bedside display, right on your screen. Prop it up on your nightstand, desk, or home-office shelf and let the cards flip the hours away. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Enjoy a smooth, true-to-life split-flap flip animation • Show the time in 12- or 24-hour format, with optional seconds, weekday, and date • Keep it in portrait or landscape, or lock it to the orientation you prefer • Choose from a variety of display fonts • Dim the screen with a swipe for a gentle, glare-free glow at night • The display stays awake, so the clock is always there when you glance over BUILT-IN TIMER • Countdown timer, stopwatch, and a Pomodoro mode with work and break intervals • Pick your own alarm sound WIDGETS • Add Flip Clock to your Home Screen and Lock Screen FLIP CLOCK PRO Make it truly yours with a one-time upgrade: • Set custom digit, background, and card colors • Use your own photo as the background • Turn on the classic flip sound effect • See the track currently playing in the Music app • Display any time zone in the world However you like to keep time — a stylish desk clock, a calm bedside companion, or a focus timer for work — Flip Clock has you covered.

About

Flip Clock Timer

This app offers a stylish retro flip clock, precise timers, and a professional stopwatch. It includes a focus mode to minimize distractions and enhance productivity for work or study.

Highlights
  • Classic flip clock design
  • Customizable countdown timers
  • Professional stopwatch with lap timing
  • Pomodoro-style focus mode
  • Elegant and functional interface
Features
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Time Flips is a beautifully crafted classic desktop flip clock that combines the elegance of retro timekeeping with powerful timer and focus tools. Designed to enhance your productivity, Time Flips offers a seamless experience for managing your time, whether you’re working, studying, or simply need a stylish and functional timepiece on your desk. - Flip Clock: Enjoy the timeless charm of a beautifully designed flip clock that keeps you connected to the present moment. Perfect for desk setups, Time Flips' retro design adds a touch of elegance to your workspace while helping you stay aware of the time. - Flip Timer: Set precise countdowns with our easy-to-use timer. Whether you need to track a quick task or set aside a specific amount of time for deep work, FocusFlip’s customizable timer helps you manage your minutes effectively. - Stopwatch: Professional-grade stopwatch featuring second precision, lap timing, and an elegant interface. - Pomodoro Focus: Enter the zone with Focus Mode, designed to minimize distractions and maximize productivity. Activate Focus Mode during study sessions or work intervals to create an environment that encourages concentrated effort.

Screenshots

Flip Clock3 screens
Flip Clock Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flip Clock and Flip Clock Timer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Flip Clock Timer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flip Clock's. Flip Clock Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 67). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flip Clock Timer 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Flip Clock against 4.5 for Flip Clock Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 354 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 83% of Flip Clock Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update monthly, Flip Clock Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flip Clock versus Flip Clock Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockFlip Clock Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (354 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354 — better67
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium Ltd娜 张

Customer experience

Flip Clock

All ratings353 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.0%

Flip Clock Timer

All ratings55 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Flip Clock

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Flip Clock Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$2.99
1 purchases

Flip Clock Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flip Clock Timer free?
Flip Clock Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flip Clock or Flip Clock Timer?
Flip Clock Timer is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Flip Clock Timer averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.
Do Flip Clock or Flip Clock Timer have ads?
Neither Flip Clock nor Flip Clock Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or Flip Clock Timer?
Flip Clock ships an update monthly, and Flip Clock Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on November 7, 2026 and Flip Clock Timer on November 8, 2026.

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