Smooth Clock vs Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smooth Clock
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Turn your device into a clock with a smoothly animated background. Features: - toggle between day and night mode - choose from 4 different animations - animate random, rainbow or gray colors - 3 different animation speeds - supports the 12 and 24 hour format
Flip Clock
This free app transforms your device into a stylish flip clock with animated time displays. Customize colors and use it as a Pomodoro timer to enhance your workspace or bedside table.
- Animated flip clock display
- Customizable font color
- Customizable background color
- Pomodoro timer functionality
- Nightstand mode
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Flip Clock turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a beautiful retro split-flap clock — the satisfying flip of a classic railway or bedside display, right on your screen. Prop it up on your nightstand, desk, or home-office shelf and let the cards flip the hours away. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Enjoy a smooth, true-to-life split-flap flip animation • Show the time in 12- or 24-hour format, with optional seconds, weekday, and date • Keep it in portrait or landscape, or lock it to the orientation you prefer • Choose from a variety of display fonts • Dim the screen with a swipe for a gentle, glare-free glow at night • The display stays awake, so the clock is always there when you glance over BUILT-IN TIMER • Countdown timer, stopwatch, and a Pomodoro mode with work and break intervals • Pick your own alarm sound WIDGETS • Add Flip Clock to your Home Screen and Lock Screen FLIP CLOCK PRO Make it truly yours with a one-time upgrade: • Set custom digit, background, and card colors • Use your own photo as the background • Turn on the classic flip sound effect • See the track currently playing in the Music app • Display any time zone in the world However you like to keep time — a stylish desk clock, a calm bedside companion, or a focus timer for work — Flip Clock has you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flip Clock at Free against Smooth Clock's $0.99. Flip Clock also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). Smooth Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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
Flip Clock is free to download; Smooth Clock costs $0.99 up front. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smooth Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smooth Clock ships an update every 11 months, Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth Clock | Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (353 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 353 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Applorium Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Smooth Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flip Clock
Reported bugs
4 issues- Time freezes and lags
- Numbers don't display properly
- Numbers get smaller in landscape mode
- White bar is constantly on
Requested features
4 requests- Option for day of the week and time
- Full customization without payment
- Remove clicking sound from free version
- Numbers more spread out
In-app purchases
Smooth Clock
No in-app purchases
Flip Clock
- Unlock all features$2.99
Questions
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