Always On Display vs FlipClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Always On Display
Customize your device's lock screen with a variety of clock styles, including digital and analog options. Adjust colors, sizes, and add a second time zone for a personalized display. Optimize for OLED screens to minimize battery impact.
- Digital and analog clock display
- Customizable clock size and colors
- Second time zone support
- Battery indicator ring
- Screen dimming for bedside use
- OLED optimization
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This app allows you change the size of the clock, to have both a digital and analog clock displayed at the same time, a second time zone, to add colors inside the clock digits, and more. There is an emoji that you can change it's size on the screen. It has a battery indicator ring that changes color depending on the battery level and you can also change it's size. You can also make the screen really dim so that you can have it displayed by your bedside. Choosing dark colors and images ensures that the battery will not be greatly affected utilising OLED technology device panels found in later model iPhones. For changes or requests you can always contact us and we will try our best to implement it for you in the next update! *Disclaimer - This version of the will not display icons related to calls or messages within its screen. a href="https://www.freepik.com/vectors/background" Background vector created by starline - www.freepik.com a href="https://www.freepik.com/vectors/star" Star vector created by macrovector - www.freepik.com
FlipClock
This utility app provides a customizable always-on display with flip clock animations. It includes countdown timers and a Pomodoro timer to enhance time management, with various themes and customization options.
- Always On Display
- Countdown Timer (up to 24 hours)
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Light and dark modes
- Multiple themes
- Customization options
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Ultimate FlipClock with Countdown Timer and Pomodoro functions with Always On Display feature! Like real Flip Clock with beautiful animations. ALWAYS ON DISPLAY Even if your iPhone or iPad has auto-dimm function, the FlipClock app will always stay ON. Quickly change Brightness to max or min if needed. TIMER* Set any Countdown timers up to 24 hours. POMODORO* Improve your time management using Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of concentration, 5 or 10 minutes to take a rest. STYLES - Supports light and dark mode to be useful at any place. - Includes many themes inspired by iPhones and iPad. Pick one that will fit best for you.* CUSTOMIZATION FlipClock is made right for you! It has a lot of customization options which are targeted for your convenience and interests PARTNER APP Use this beautiful FlipClock on your iMac and Macbook (separate app which is available on the App Store). *Upgrade to Pro Clock version in order to use all features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlipClock at Free against Always On Display's $2.99. FlipClock also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Always On Display's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume there is nothing between them.
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FlipClock is free to download; Always On Display costs $2.99 up front. FlipClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Always On Display asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlipClock holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
Always On Display ships an update every 4 months, FlipClock every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Always On Display | FlipClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jim Kandias | Vladislav Kovalyov |
Customer experience
Always On Display
FlipClock
In-app purchases
Always On Display
No in-app purchases
FlipClock
- Pro Clock$1.99
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