Comparison

SplitFlap vs StandBy Clock

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

Head to head
About

SplitFlap

This application simulates the function of a split-flap display board. It individually controls each of the 132 flaps to create a realistic scrolling effect. The app aims to eventually control a physical split-flap board.

Highlights
  • Simulates split-flap display function
  • Controls 132 individual flaps
  • Realistic scrolling effect
  • Uses separate threads for each flap
  • Future control of physical boards
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Ein Hersteller bietet nächstens ein Splitflap Board (Fallblatt-Anzeigesystem) an. Um die Funktion bereits zu simulieren wurde diese App entwickelt. Die App simuliert die reale Splitflap Funktion. Alle 132 Fallblätter werden einzeln angesteuert und geblättert bis das richtige Fallblatt ansteht. Für jedes zu wechselnde Fallblatt wird ein eigener Thread erzeugt. Dadurch wird eine realistische Anzeige erreicht. Ziel dieser App ist auch eine zukünftige Ansteuerung des realen Splitflat Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A manufacturer will soon offer a split flap board. This app was developed to simulate the function. The app simulates the real split flap function. All 132 flap’s are individually controlled and scrolled until the correct flap is set. A separate thread is created for each flap to be changed. This ensures a realistic display. The aim of this app is also to control the real split flat board in the future.

About

StandBy Clock

Transform your iPhone into a personalized bedside display with over 100 customizable widgets. Show time, calendar, battery, photos, and more. Simple to use, just choose, customize, and add to your StandBy screen.

Highlights
  • 100+ customizable widgets
  • Analog and digital clock options
  • Calendar and dual time zone display
  • Countdown timers for events
  • Photo and GIF widgets
  • Customizable theme colors and styles
Features
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StandBy Clock — Make Your iPhone StandBy Screen Your Own Turn your charging iPhone into a bedside display that feels personal. Explore 240+ widget styles, including 125+ Premium designs, with flip clocks, GIF animations, photos, countdowns, calendars, battery displays and multi-time-zone layouts. Start with free designs, then unlock everything with weekly, annual or lifetime options. CLOCK WIDGETS • Analog Clock — Classic and modern faces with distinctive hands, markers and layouts. • Digital Clock — Bold, easy-to-read time displays made for desks and nightstands. • Calendar — See the date and day at a glance in a range of visual styles. • Single Time Zone — Focus on one city with rich, expressive layouts. • Dual Time Zone — Keep two cities visible for travel, remote work or someone far away. • Triple Time Zone — Follow three cities at once with flip boards, dashboards, neon styles and more. MORE THAN A CLOCK • Countdown — Count down to birthdays, anniversaries, trips and important moments. • Info Card — Put your own message or useful information on the StandBy screen. • Battery — Check the current charge level at a glance. • Photo Widget — Turn a favorite image into part of your bedside display. • GIF Widget — Add motion and personality with animated GIF designs. MAKE IT YOURS Customize colors, fonts, time formats, cities, labels, messages and photos. Save multiple named widgets for different moods and situations, then choose the design you want from the iOS widget picker. BUILT FOR iOS STANDBY StandBy Clock is designed for the landscape charging experience introduced in iOS 17. Place your iPhone on its side while charging to enter StandBy. Always-On Display is supported on compatible Pro iPhone models. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Choose a free or Premium design. 2. Customize it and save it with a name. 3. Add StandBy Clock from the widget picker. 4. Select your saved design and enjoy your new StandBy screen. FREE AND PREMIUM A selection of designs is free to use. Premium unlocks 125+ additional designs and the complete customization library. Choose the option that suits you: weekly, annual or lifetime access. Available products and local prices are shown in the app before purchase. Download StandBy Clock and make every charging moment look like yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SplitFlap3 screens
StandBy Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StandBy Clock at 100% against SplitFlap's 22%. StandBy Clock also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.0 vs 1.9). SplitFlap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StandBy Clock is free to download; SplitFlap costs $1.99 up front. StandBy Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SplitFlap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StandBy Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SplitFlap's written reviews are positive against 100% of StandBy Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitFlap ships an update weekly, StandBy Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SplitFlap versus StandBy Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitFlapStandBy Clock
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.9 (8 ratings)4.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRico Obrist逸文 周

Customer experience

SplitFlap

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%

StandBy Clock

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SplitFlap

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StandBy Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • StandBy Clock Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SplitFlap free?
SplitFlap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StandBy Clock free?
StandBy Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplitFlap or StandBy Clock?
StandBy Clock is rated higher. SplitFlap averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while StandBy Clock averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do SplitFlap or StandBy Clock have ads?
StandBy Clock shows ads; SplitFlap does not.
Which is updated more often, SplitFlap or StandBy Clock?
SplitFlap ships an update weekly, and StandBy Clock every 6 days. Most recently, SplitFlap was updated on October 14, 2026 and StandBy Clock on October 19, 2026.

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