# Alarm Clock HD vs Flip Clock Pro

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Clock HD at Free against Flip Clock Pro's $2.99. Alarm Clock HD also leads on ratings volume (104K vs 1.5K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Flip Clock Pro's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 32%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock HD is free to download; Flip Clock Pro costs $2.99 up front. Alarm Clock HD sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Flip Clock Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alarm Clock HD against 4.6 for Flip Clock Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock HD has 104K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Alarm Clock HD's written reviews are positive against 74% of Flip Clock Pro's.

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, Flip Clock Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock HD | Flip Clock Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1181029289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 230 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **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 HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-hd/id476555713)

Wake up gently with your favorite music or sounds using this advanced alarm clock. It offers customizable nightstand displays, sleep tracking, and a sleep timer to help you unwind. Enjoy features like local weather and an instant flashlight, with an option to go ad-free via subscription.

**Highlights:** Unlimited alarms with Apple Music or custom sounds, Sleep tracking, Customizable nightstand display, Sleep timer, Local weather information, Instant flashlight, Screen saver for OLED displays

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium member - 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Features - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features - Monthly | $2.59 | per month |
| Upgrade to Premium Features | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Your Alarm Clock | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable alarm clock
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 🔊 Ability to use music as alarm
- 💤 Gradual volume increase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small buttons/text
- 💸 Subscription model for ad-free version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Alarm muting phone volume

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm randomly snoozing itself
- Alarm not working when phone is muted
- Alarm sound not playing
- Alarm screen freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- 24-hour clock option
- More alarm sounds/tones
- Ability to use own music files
- Do not disturb mode


### Flip Clock Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1181029289)

A minimalist desktop digital clock offering a variety of customization options. It displays time with seconds, includes a smart alarm, timer, stopwatch, and Pomodoro timer. The app also supports white noise and personalized signatures.

**Highlights:** Display time with seconds, Smart alarm clock, Timer and stopwatch, Pomodoro Technique timer, Multiple clock themes, Background white noise playback, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with lots of customization options
- 👍 Useful features like alarm clock and vertical flip clock
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Visible from a distance
- 👍 Nostalgic retro style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent sound and alarm issues
- 🐛 Seconds digit freezing up
- 🐛 Widget not respecting app settings
- 🔋 Brightness issues and screen burn-in concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Seconds digit freezing
- Widget not showing 12-hour time format
- Brightness issues when leaving app open
- Inconsistent sound and alarm problems

**Requested features**

- Add more alarm sound options
- Allow customization of alarm sound from music library
- Implement a snooze function
- Add ability to set multiple alarm times
- Provide more color and font customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock HD free?

Alarm Clock HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flip Clock Pro free?

Flip Clock Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock HD or Flip Clock Pro?

Flip Clock Pro is rated higher. Alarm Clock HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Flip Clock Pro averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock HD or Flip Clock Pro have ads?

Alarm Clock HD shows ads; Flip Clock Pro does not.

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

Alarm Clock HD ships an update fortnightly, and Flip Clock Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock HD was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flip Clock Pro on September 22, 2026.

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