# McClockface vs Flipper's Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: McClockface at 63% against Flipper's Clock's 0%. McClockface also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (316 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. McClockface sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days and Flipper's Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

McClockface holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McClockface has 316 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of McClockface's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flipper's Clock's.

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, Flipper's Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | McClockface | Flipper's Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippers-clock-flip-clock/id6470301910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Steppenbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441827586) | [halloweenjack inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/798733286) |

## What reviewers say

### McClockface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485)

Enhance your device's display with a variety of customizable timepiece widgets. Choose from playful retro flip clock designs, progress indicators, and interactive stopwatch widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy mode.

**Highlights:** Customizable timepiece widgets, Retro flip clock display, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, StandBy mode widgets, Interactive stopwatch widgets, Alternate app icons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| McClockface Plus | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| McClockface Plus | $3.00 | per month |
| McClockface Plus | $12.00 | per year |
| Snack Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| McClockface Plus (Lifetime) | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and visually stunning widget designs
- 👍 Highly customizable clock faces and widgets
- 🌈 Wide variety of widget styles to choose from
- ⚡ Smooth animations and polished UI
- 💬 Responsive and communicative developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for widget access
- 🔄 Widget time display doesn't update properly
- 🐛 Widgets freeze or show incorrect time
- 🔒 Misleading about free widget availability
- 📍 Limited city options in location list

**Reported bugs**

- Widget displays incorrect or outdated time unless app is opened
- Widget freezes and stops updating time
- Widget shows blank or black screen
- Widget locked despite having Plus version subscription
- Time accuracy issues (8-10 minutes behind real time)

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove date or annual progress percentage
- Customizable date/time format options
- Option to start weekdays with Monday instead of Sunday
- Smaller quarter-size widget option
- Transparent widget backgrounds


### Flipper's Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippers-clock-flip-clock/id6470301910)

Add a customizable retro flip clock widget to your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy mode. Personalize fonts, colors, and wallpapers to transform your device into a stylish desk clock with a satisfying flip animation.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, StandBy mode integration, Customizable fonts and colors, Wallpaper options, Retro flip animation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpaper Set #01 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Wallpaper Set #02 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McClockface free?

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

### Is Flipper's Clock free?

Flipper's Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, McClockface or Flipper's Clock?

McClockface is rated higher. McClockface averages 4.6 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Flipper's Clock averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do McClockface or Flipper's Clock have ads?

Neither McClockface nor Flipper's Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, McClockface or Flipper's Clock?

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flipper's Clock every 2 months. Most recently, McClockface was updated on September 18, 2026 and Flipper's Clock on June 8, 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.*