# Alarm Clock' vs Flip Clock

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock' | Flip Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511/reviews) | **[4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36K | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [翠玲 施](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181028776) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly Promo | $17.49 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to full version | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best alarm app ever
- 👍 Customizable alarms and music
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like flashlight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📢 Intrusive and bright ads
- 🔒 Unreliable alarm function

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm freezing or crashing
- Clock display disappearing
- Snooze button not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More alarm sound options
- Ability to upload own music
- Persistent clock display at night
- Exclude from Screen Time


### Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clockdigital-desk-widget/id1181028777)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Clock 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Clock 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Clock 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Clock 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Digital Clock 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simulated Desk Fan 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| More clock skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flip Clock Professional Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Screensavers | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🎨 Aesthetic design
- ⏱️ Useful timer and alarm features
- 🔍 Highly visible and readable clock
- 🤩 Great for productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable unlock/restore purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock' free?

Alarm Clock' 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, Alarm Clock' or Flip Clock?

Flip Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock' averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 71K ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock' or Flip Clock have ads?

Both Alarm Clock' and Flip Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock' or Flip Clock?

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, Alarm Clock' was updated on November 8, 2026 and Flip Clock on November 8, 2026.

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