# SplitFlap vs StandBy Clock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SplitFlap | StandBy Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitflap/id1502598345/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rico Obrist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222506874) | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) |

## What reviewers say

### SplitFlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitflap/id1502598345)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### StandBy Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| StandBy Clock Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*