Comparison

FaceClock Analogue vs Desktop Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

FaceClock Analogue

This app offers a highly customizable analogue clock experience with various clock faces, color schemes, and background image options. It includes features like time announcements in multiple languages, an alarm with snooze, music player controls, and battery indication.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock faces and color schemes
  • Background picture customization
  • Time announcements in 6 languages
  • Alarm clock with snooze
  • Music player control
  • Battery indicator
Features
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FaceClock is free to use with six minimal clock faces, all color themes, wall colors, the digital time and a full alarm. FaceClock turns your iPhone or iPad into an analog clock you'll actually want on your nightstand, your desk or your kitchen counter. Twenty clock faces Pick from four groups: Minimal (bars, dots, rings), Numerals (including Roman, Arabic-Indic and Chinese numbers), 24-Hour dials, and Counter-Clockwise faces that run backwards. Choose a color theme, including a dim red Night theme that won't keep you awake, and a light theme for bright rooms. Make it yours Set any wall color or use your own photo as the background, then drag and pinch to frame it. Add the date, the digital time in 12- or 24-hour form, and the current temperature. Drag up or down anywhere on the clock to dim the screen for night-time. A real alarm Built on Apple's alarm system, so it rings even when your phone is locked or on silent. Choose the time, which days it repeats and how long snooze lasts. Sleep timer Count down with white noise, or an alarm at the end. The timer keeps going on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Weather on the face Local temperature and conditions from Apple Weather, right on the dial. Visual effects behind the clock can follow your weather: sunlight, fog, rain or snow. Hear the time Have the clock speak the time on the hour, half hour or quarter hour, in your choice of language. Or just double-tap the clock whenever you want to know. Widgets Clock widgets for the Home Screen in every size, including extra large on iPad, plus a minimal clock for the Lock Screen. They follow the clock settings you chose in the app. Also included Now Playing controls for the Music app · battery ring with charging status · keep-screen-awake for bedside use · full iPad support in portrait and landscape Unlock everything with a single purchase: all twenty clock faces, photo backgrounds, weather, visual effects, the sleep timer, the music player, spoken time announcements and widgets. One purchase, no subscription. Already bought it in an earlier version? Tap Restore Purchase.

About

Desktop Flip Clock

This app offers a classic desktop clock experience for your iPhone, featuring time reporting with voice announcements, world time zones, customizable alarms, and visually appealing themes. It includes helpful features like Picture in Picture and burn-in protection for extended use.

Highlights
  • Hourly voice time announcements
  • World time zone support
  • Repeat alarms
  • Multiple clock themes
  • Picture in Picture mode
  • Burn-in protection
Features
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Discover Our Enchanting Desktop Clock App for Your Classic iPhone – A Timeless Essential! * Available on iOS 9 and above. * Time Reporting: * Quickly check the time with a double-tap. * Enjoy hourly voice announcements for a hands-free experience. * Supports multiple languages for your convenience. * World Time: * Seamlessly switch between different time zones. * Alarm: * Set countdown alarms for timely reminders. * Utilize repeat alarms for recurring notifications. * Themes: * Choose from a selection of visually stunning clock themes. * Additional Features: * Picture in Picture. * Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. * Adjust screen brightness effortlessly with a simple slide. * Burn-in Protection: Automatically cycle backgrounds or dim the screen periodically to prevent screen burn-in and keep your display safe during long usage. Explore a world of convenience, stay punctual with customizable alarms, and enhance your clock with beautiful themes. Download now and embrace the magic of time! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

FaceClock Analogue4 screens
Desktop Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Desktop Flip Clock at 13.0 against FaceClock Analogue's 26.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. FaceClock Analogue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desktop Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.5 for FaceClock Analogue against 4.6 for Desktop Flip Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 368 and 191 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of FaceClock Analogue's written reviews are positive against 74% of Desktop Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FaceClock Analogue ships an update every 5 weeks, Desktop Flip Clock monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FaceClock Analogue versus Desktop Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceClock AnalogueDesktop Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (368 ratings)4.6 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings368 — better191
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB42 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperiReka SoftCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

FaceClock Analogue

All ratings368 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative21.1%

Desktop Flip Clock

All ratings191 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

FaceClock Analogue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm not working when app is closed
  • Ads reappearing after purchasing ad-free version
  • Clock freezing at certain times

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to display clock on lock screen
  • Ability to set as main system clock
  • More clock face design options
  • Customizable hand colors
  • Alarm clock functionality
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  • Ability to disable music controls

Desktop Flip Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FaceClock Analogue

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$1.99
1 purchases

Desktop Flip Clock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is FaceClock Analogue free?
FaceClock Analogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop Flip Clock free?
Desktop Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FaceClock Analogue or Desktop Flip Clock?
Desktop Flip Clock is rated higher. FaceClock Analogue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while Desktop Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 191 ratings.
Do FaceClock Analogue or Desktop Flip Clock have ads?
Neither FaceClock Analogue nor Desktop Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FaceClock Analogue or Desktop Flip Clock?
FaceClock Analogue ships an update every 5 weeks, and Desktop Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, FaceClock Analogue was updated on October 18, 2026 and Desktop Flip Clock on October 18, 2026.

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