Comparison

Flip clock vs Always On

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

Head to head
About

Flip clock

A digital clock app featuring a unique page-turning animation and customizable backgrounds. It includes white noise sounds, hourly chimes, and a timer for enhanced functionality. Personalize your display with various skins, colors, and animations.

Highlights
  • Page-turning digital clock animation
  • 123 White Noise Sounds
  • Customizable skins and colors
  • Hourly chime and timer functions
  • Charging animation
  • Widget support
Features
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Digital clock with page turning 1,23 White Noise Sounds 2,4 Flip Effects 3,4 Flip Sound Effects 4,11 Skins 5,Hourly Chime 6,Timer 7,Count Down 8,Widget 9,Customize Background 10,Customize Color 11,White Noise auto turn off 12,Daily Quote 13,Charging Animation 14,Show date/hide date 15,12 hours/24 hours 16,Display second hand/hide second hand 17,Turn on the sound/mute 18,Supports iPad and iPhone 19,Supports landscape and portrait SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS This App can renew subscription automatically to help you unlock all content and features. Prices may vary from country to country and actual charges may be converted to your local currency based on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of service: https://shimo.im/docs/HdVYWPcryCcjvrgc/ Privacy policy: https://shimo.im/docs/HdVYWPcryCcjvrgc/ Email:From2019219@gmail.com

About

Always On

A minimalist desktop clock widget offering a full-screen, always-on live time display. It ensures you're constantly aware of the time, perfect for managing tasks or relaxing. Stay connected to every second of your day with this visually appealing tool.

Highlights
  • Full-screen live time display
  • Always-on functionality
  • Minimalist design
  • Visually appealing interface
  • Task management tool
Features
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"Always On - Time Clock Widgets" is a sleek, minimalist desktop clock widget that keeps you always in sync with time. Designed to be fully functional and visually appealing, it offers an uninterrupted, full-screen live time display that ensures you're always aware of the time at a glance. The app’s always-on feature means it’s always running, making it the perfect tool for both work and relaxation. Whether you're managing tasks or taking breaks, this clock keeps you connected to every second of your day. Never miss a moment with "Always On - Time Clock Widgets" — time that’s always with you. Select a subscription plan: $1.99 for a week $19.99 for lifetime • Upon confirmation, payment is charged to your iTunes Account. • The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. • Your account will be charged the renewal fee 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchasing. • If applicable, any remaining time on a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Term Of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1ae3e3f6-8f1e-4b09-a4f6-c36b3cc7329f Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b98954f8-4fef-46dd-8581-4e0958e5ab37

Screenshots

Flip clock4 screens
Always On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flip clock at 4.9K against Always On's 12. 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year and Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.5 for Flip clock against 4.7 for Always On. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip clock has 4.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Always On every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flip clock versus Always On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip clockAlways On
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Free Calculator Technology Co., Ltd.Kezia Fransiska Hutapea

Customer experience

Flip clock

All ratings4,823 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative30.7%

Always On

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Flip clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget freezes or stops updating
  • Time display not syncing correctly
  • Subscription issues and lost purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add alarm clock functionality
  • Allow customization of widget
  • Improve dark mode/night settings
  • Introduce more free features

Always On

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flip clock

Subscriptions1
  • Clock — annual subscription$5.491 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent purchase$3.99
2 purchases

Always On

Subscriptions1
  • Always On Pro Week$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Always On Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Flip clock free?
Flip clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Always On free?
Always On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flip clock or Always On?
Always On is rated higher. Flip clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Always On averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Flip clock or Always On have ads?
Neither Flip clock nor Always On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip clock or Always On?
Flip clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Always On every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flip clock was updated on October 29, 2026 and Always On on October 28, 2026.

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