# CDTimer + vs Flip Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Clock at 5.0 against CDTimer +'s 4.0. Flip Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). CDTimer +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

CDTimer + ships an update every 5 weeks, Flip Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDTimer + | Flip Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdtimer-plus/id1503690277/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-calm-desk-timer/id6443838087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [touru tsuruta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084745827) | [通 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330936821) |

## What reviewers say

### CDTimer +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdtimer-plus/id1503690277)

This multi-countdown timer app offers an enhanced experience beyond the standard iPhone timer. It's designed for intuitive use, making it a comprehensive tool for managing multiple countdowns simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Multi-countdown timer, Intuitive design, Exceeds standard timer functionality, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-calm-desk-timer/id6443838087)

Transform your device into a stylish digital or analog clock. Offers extensive customization with various styles, fonts, skins, and backgrounds. Choose between light and dark modes, 12 or 24-hour formats, and enable or disable flip animations and background sounds.

**Highlights:** Full-screen time and date display, Landscape and portrait modes, 12/24 hour format toggle, Dark/light mode switch, Flip clock and analog clock options, Customizable styles, fonts, and skins, Background sound on/off

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 🚫 Ad-free experience
- ⏱️ Easy to read time display
- 💡 Great for focus and studies
- 📱 Repurposes old phones effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Potential battery consumption concern
- 💡 Limited customization for some users
- 💡 Screen burn protection mentioned for night use

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot set lock screen

**Requested features**

- Change background colors
- Add white noise options
- Task scheduling feature
- Resizing to fit phone screen
- Landscape and portrait modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDTimer + free?

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

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CDTimer + or Flip Clock?

Flip Clock is rated higher. CDTimer + averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Flip Clock averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do CDTimer + or Flip Clock have ads?

CDTimer + shows ads; Flip Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, CDTimer + or Flip Clock?

CDTimer + ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flip Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, CDTimer + was updated on October 16, 2026 and Flip Clock on October 18, 2026.

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