Flip Clock vs Pixel Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Flip Clock
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Every moment, a number turns. Flip Clock doesn't just show the time. It lets you feel time passing. Clocks are everywhere, but few make you notice that this very minute is slipping by. Flip Clock focuses on the moment the numbers change: a card flips, a new number appears, and that small motion gives time a texture. Stand it on your desk. Set it by a shelf. While the screen is on, your space feels a little more composed. Classic flip animation β the feel of a real flip clock Dark, Light and Dim β at home in any room Portrait and landscape β standing up or lying down Always on β use it as a desk clock Focus timer β countdowns and Pomodoro, also on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island Night mode β a soft red look on a schedule D-day widgets β count down to the days that matter on the Home and Lock Screen Wake-up alarm β rings even in Silent mode (iOS 26.1 or later) Made for you if you - want a desk clock with character - like small details that change the feel of a room - need time to focus on study or work - love the moment the numbers turn
Pixel Clock
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Make time a little more playful with Pixel Clock - Grid, a landscape pixel clock for your desk, nightstand or wall. NEW: CYBER CITY Watch the time on a giant billboard in a living neon city, with flying traffic, rain, glowing windows and a cozy window view with a sill you can play with. Turn on Music Visualizer and the city pulses to the sound around you. Cyber City is a premium face: try it free for 24 hours, then unlock it forever with a one-time purchase. No subscription. CLASSIC (FREE) Animated pixel digits with customizable colors, backgrounds and themes, a moving RGB border, falling-digit transitions, heart balloons when you shake, and a weekday indicator. DUAL TIME (FREE) See a second time zone side by side, adjust its offset, and enjoy shatter-and-restore effects and a seconds progress bar. MAKE IT YOURS 12/24-hour time, seconds, date, weekday and battery display, in 13 languages. Works on iPhone and iPad. The microphone is used only for Music Visualizer. Sound is analyzed on your device and never recorded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Clock at none against Flip Clock's shown. Pixel Clock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flip Clock ships an update every 24 months, Pixel Clock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flip Clock | Pixel Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeungHyun Hong | YIMING SHI |
In-app purchases
Flip Clock
- Flip Clock Pro$3.99
Pixel Clock
- Cyber City 1-day TrialFree
- Cyber City β Unlock Forever$2.99
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