# When vs AE Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: When at none against AE Note's 4. When also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). AE Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AE Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. When asks for nothing beyond the download.

When ships an update weekly, AE Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When | AE Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **28** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [磊 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102462338) | [AEDISON TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736293832) |

## What reviewers say

### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158)

This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.

**Highlights:** Full-screen classic flip animation, Minimalist design style, Customizable time display (seconds, date, week), 12/24 hour mode switching, Adjustable screen brightness, Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AE Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae-note/id6479555921)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Plan | $56.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is When free?

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

### Is AE Note free?

AE Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do When or AE Note have ads?

When shows ads; AE Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, When or AE Note?

When ships an update weekly, and AE Note monthly. Most recently, When was updated on October 18, 2026 and AE Note on October 7, 2026.

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