Comparison

TickClock vs Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

TickClock

Enhance your desktop with a customizable digital clock featuring various themes and adjustable display options. Includes a Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock themes
  • Adjustable display size
  • Show/hide seconds
  • 12/24 hour format
  • Portrait/landscape switch
  • Pomodoro timer
Features
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TickClock is an exquisite desktop digital clock with a variety of beautiful clock themes and exquisite stickers. Features: - display time - Pomodoro - Support show and hide seconds - 12/24 hours arbitrary switching - Switch between portrait and landscape at will - Expand/shrink to any size - Adjust background brightnessFeatures: - display time - Support show and hide seconds - 12/24 hours arbitrary switching - Switch between portrait and landscape at will - Expand/shrink to any size - Adjust background brightness Subscription Description: • After becoming a Clock Member, you can unlock all paid features and receive future free updates. • After confirming the purchase and payment, your iTunes account will be automatically renewed. The Apple iTunes account will charge within 24 hours before expiration, and upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one billing cycle. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. During the trial period, if the iTunes account does not cancel the subscription, it will automatically activate the subscription and charge at the end of the trial period. Unused trial time will automatically expire after purchasing the subscription. This service is at your discretion to cancel; if you choose not to cancel, the next billing cycle will be automatically renewed. Terms of Use: https://www.yuque.com/dev-robin/lgehdk/pf4ggu645p6a5wi8?singleDoc Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/docs/share/90ccaeb2-61fe-4cb8-8d63-c162a2f8dd05

About

Flip Clock

Transform your device into a stylish retro flip clock with modern customization. Enjoy classic animations, adjustable colors, and fonts. Perfect for desks and nightstands, with home screen widgets for quick time checks.

Highlights
  • Authentic retro flip animation
  • Customizable colors and fonts
  • Landscape and portrait orientation
  • Dark and light modes
  • Home Screen widgets
  • 12/24 hour format and date display
Features
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Flip Clock - Time Widget Your iPhone. Your Style. Your Time. Transform your device into a stunning retro flip clock with modern customization. Perfect for desks, nightstands, or anywhere you need the time at a glance. Why You'll Love It: Classic flip animation that looks authentic Works in any orientation - landscape or portrait Fully customizable colors and fonts to match your style Dark and light modes for day and night viewing Simple controls for 12/24 hour format, seconds, and date display Keep-screen-on option for continuous viewing Home Screen widgets for instant access! Download now and upgrade your device with timeless style! Time Widget Premium – Subscribe to get access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. – Subscriptions will auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://timewidget.gitbook.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://timewidget.gitbook.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

TickClock4 screens
Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Clock at 5.0 against TickClock's 4.6. TickClock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. TickClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flip Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 21 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TickClock ships an update fortnightly, Flip Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TickClock versus Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickClockFlip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings821 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亭 邓祎 王

Customer experience

TickClock

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Flip Clock

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TickClock

Subscriptions2
  • Mounthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$12.99
2 purchases

Flip Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Time Widget Pro (1 Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time Widget Pro (Lifetime)$7.99

Questions

Is TickClock free?
TickClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TickClock or Flip Clock?
Flip Clock is rated higher. TickClock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Flip Clock averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do TickClock or Flip Clock have ads?
Neither TickClock nor Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TickClock or Flip Clock?
TickClock ships an update fortnightly, and Flip Clock every 2 months. Most recently, TickClock was updated on September 20, 2026 and Flip Clock on June 1, 2026.

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