Alarm Clock' vs Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alarm Clock'
Wake up with customizable alarms, music, and sounds. Features include a sleep timer, adjustable nightstand display, and an instant flashlight. Enjoy a premium ad-free experience with a subscription.
- Unlimited alarms with music or sounds
- Customizable nightstand display colors
- Large snooze buttons
- Sleep timer for music playlists
- Local weather information
- Instant flashlight via shake gesture
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Wake up your way, every day! Set unlimited alarms, choose for Music or Alarm Sounds, and set up your Snooze preferences. Customize your Nightstand by adjusting it to the color you’d like for your clock display. Use the Sleep Timer to fall asleep to your favorite music playlist. Free in Alarm Clock • Unlimited Alarms: Apple Music or Alarm Sounds • Customize Nightstand display colors • BIG Snooze Buttons • Sleep Timer • Local Weather Information • Instant Flashlight - shake the device • Full watchOS 2 support • Screen Saver - for devices with OLED display Enjoy Alarm Clock Ad-Free! Go Premium with the yearly subscription and enjoy an ad-free experience. • 3-Day Free Trial • Ad-Free • All Themes • Premium Customer Support The subscription is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription is for a period of one year and 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy >> Have any questions? Please check out if the answers are available in the Frequently Asked Questions in the app Settings. Have suggestions or are unable to find the answers to your questions? Our support team is ready and happy to help at support@impalastudios.com! ENJOY…THE TIME IS RIGHT!
Flip Clock
This app provides a classic digital clock widget for your device's home, lock, and standby screens. It offers features like displaying seconds, a calendar, customizable themes, and various timekeeping tools including alarms, timers, and stopwatches. It can also function as a screensaver when charging.
- Display seconds on multiple screens
- Full screen time and date
- Smart alarm clock
- Timer and stopwatch
- Countdown to target dates
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Customizable widget signatures
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into a stylish, functional retro flip clock. Whether you need a sleek desk clock for your workspace, a soothing nightstand clock, or a personalized focus timer, Flip Clock brings classic minimalism and personal flair to your everyday workflow. Perfect for StandBy mode, Lock Screen widgets, and full-screen focus sessions. ◆ Aesthetic Clock and StandBy Mode - Full-Screen Flip Clock: Vintage flip animation with customizable themes. - OLED Burn-In Protection: Built-in pixel shifting technology protects your screen during long always-on sessions. - Show Seconds Everywhere: Real-time seconds display on Home Screen, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy mode. - Smart Auto-Launch: Automatically turns into a screensaver when charging. - 12/24 Hour Formats: Toggle easily with flexible date and calendar displays. ◆ Custom Signatures and Aesthetic Widgets - Personal Signatures Anywhere: Add custom text, mottoes, or signatures directly in the app and on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets. - Aesthetic Widgets: Beautiful, customizable widgets featuring clock, calendar, and your personal text. - Multiple Clock Themes: Personalize colors, fonts, and styles for any desk setup. ◆ Focus, Timers and Productivity Tools - Count-up and Countdown Timers: Flexible stopwatch count-up timers and precise countdown timers for workouts, study sessions, and daily tasks. - Pomodoro Technique: Stay in the flow zone with integrated study and work interval timers. - Floating Stopwatch: Keep a live floating timer widget over other apps. - Event Countdown: Track big upcoming moments like New Year's, exams, birthdays, and holidays. - White Noise Player: Soothing background sounds to boost concentration or help you sleep. ◆ Smart Alarms and Online Music Ringtones - Rich Online Music Library: Choose from a wide selection of online music tracks, ambient sounds, and ringtones to wake up your way. - Smart Volume Control: Alarms that gently wake you up by automatically adjusting volume gradually. - Hourly Chime: Friendly voice/sound timekeeping on the hour. Upgrade your desk setup and daily routine today with Flip Clock!
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Verdict
Alarm Clock' and Flip Clock both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Flip Clock's written reviews are positive against 64% of Alarm Clock''s. Flip Clock also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Alarm Clock' sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flip Clock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alarm Clock' against 4.6 for Flip Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 71K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Alarm Clock''s written reviews are positive against 72% of Flip Clock's.
Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, Flip Clock monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Alarm Clock' | Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36K ratings) | 4.6 (71K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36K | 71K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Impala Studios | 翠玲 施 |
Customer experience
Alarm Clock'
Flip Clock
User reviews
Alarm Clock'
From 36K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best alarm app ever
- 👍 Customizable alarms and music
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like flashlight
Room to improve
- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📢 Intrusive and bright ads
- 🔒 Unreliable alarm function
Flip Clock
From 71K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🎨 Aesthetic design
- ⏱️ Useful timer and alarm features
- 🔍 Highly visible and readable clock
- 🤩 Great for productivity and focus
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable unlock/restore purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Bugs and requests
Alarm Clock'
Reported bugs
4 issues- Alarm freezing or crashing
- Clock display disappearing
- Snooze button not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- More alarm sound options
- Ability to upload own music
- Persistent clock display at night
- Exclude from Screen Time
Flip Clock
Reported bugs
4 issues- Clock freezing or not updating correctly
- Alarm issues (not triggering, unable to disable)
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and OS versions
- Unlock/restore purchase bugs
Requested features
5 requests- More clock face and color options
- Automatic dark/light mode switching
- Ability to set clock as device wallpaper
- Improved alarm functionality and customization
- Seamless integration with other devices
In-app purchases
Alarm Clock'
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Yearly Promo$17.491 Year
- Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Upgrade to full version$34.99
Flip Clock
- Digital Clock 2$0.99
- Digital Clock 3$0.99
- Digital Clock 4$0.99
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- Digital Clock 5$0.99
- Digital Clock 6$0.99
- Simulated Desk Fan 1$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- More clock skins$0.99
- Flip Clock Professional Edition$2.99
- Unlock All Screensavers$9.99
Questions
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