Comparison

LockSwitch 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

LockSwitch

Create custom widgets for your device's lock screen to automate tasks. Access a library of actions or build your own, and personalize with thousands of icons or photos. Widgets sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Custom lock screen widgets for app automation
  • Library of system and third-party app actions
  • Create your own custom actions
  • Personalize widgets with 3,500+ icons or photos
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • App themes and alternate icons
Features
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LockSwitch is a must-have for anyone wanting more control over their lock screen. Easily make custom widgets that trigger actions on your device when you tap them. Access the library of widget actions for system and third-party apps, or you create your own. ——— Features ——— - Create custom lock screen widgets for app automation. - Access a wide array of actions for system and third-party apps, or create your own. - Personalize your widgets with over 3,500 icons to choose from or choose a custom photo. - Widgets automatically sync across all of your devices with iCloud. - App themes and alternate app icons. ——— Support ——— If you enjoy using the app, please leave an excellent review and consider purchasing LockSwitch Pro, which will support me (Matt) as I'm the only person building this app. Please contact me on the support screen via the app settings tab if you have any issues, feedback, or feature requests. ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a LockSwitch Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse

About

Flip Clock

This app offers a visually appealing flip clock with customizable skins, colors, and backgrounds. It includes productivity tools like a Pomodoro timer, countdown, and stopwatch, along with white noise and weather features for a focused environment.

Highlights
  • Customizable flip clock skins and colors
  • Pomodoro timer
  • White noise generator
  • Weather display
  • Countdown timer
  • Stopwatch
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stunning retro flip clock - perfect for your nightstand, desk, or focus sessions. Whether you're studying, working, or winding down for sleep, Flip Clock combines beautiful design with powerful productivity tools - all in one ad-free app. --- [ FOCUS & PRODUCTIVITY ] - Pomodoro Timer - structured work sessions with customizable intervals - Countdown Timer - set any duration, track it on your Lock Screen & Dynamic Island - Stopwatch - precise timing with a clean interface - Family Birthday Countdown - never forget a loved one's special day [ 17+ BEAUTIFUL SKINS ] - Flip, retro, digital, analog, LCD, minimal, and more - Fully customizable font colors, background colors, and divider styles - Multiple wallpapers - or use your own photos [ LIVE WEATHER BACKGROUNDS ] - 5 animated scenes: Sunny, Cloudy, Light Rain, Thunderstorm, Snow [ WHITE NOISE & SOUNDS ] - 12 ambient sounds for sleep, study, or relaxation - 3 second-hand tick sounds for a classic feel - One-tap play/stop - keeps playing in the background [ DESIGNED FOR EVERY SETUP ] - Home Screen Widget - see the time at a glance - Always-on display - keep the screen lit as a desk or bedside clock - Landscape & portrait modes - iPhone & iPad - optimized for all screen sizes - 12-hour / 24-hour format toggle - Show or hide the date NO ADS. EVER. Flip Clock is completely ad-free. Optional premium unlocks all skins and features. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFO Prices may vary by location. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/tonys1987/Privacy-Policy/blob/main/privacy.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/tonys1987/Privacy-Policy/blob/main/EULA.md Contact: conciseclockapp@gmail.com

Screenshots

LockSwitch4 screens
Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flip Clock at every 8 days against LockSwitch's every 12 months. Flip Clock also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 8). On price, rating, 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. LockSwitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LockSwitch against 4.7 for Flip Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockSwitch ships an update every 12 months, Flip Clock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LockSwitch versus Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockSwitchFlip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings826 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasterMind Software LLC亮 吴

Customer experience

LockSwitch

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flip Clock

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LockSwitch

Subscriptions2
  • LockSwitch Pro$2.991 Month
  • LockSwitch Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Flip Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$6.99

Questions

Is LockSwitch free?
LockSwitch 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, LockSwitch or Flip Clock?
LockSwitch is rated higher. LockSwitch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do LockSwitch or Flip Clock have ads?
Neither LockSwitch nor Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockSwitch or Flip Clock?
LockSwitch ships an update every 12 months, and Flip Clock every 8 days. Most recently, LockSwitch was updated on August 27, 2026 and Flip Clock on September 17, 2026.

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