Comparison

Stopwatch‰ vs Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

Stopwatch‰

This utility app offers a straightforward stopwatch experience with a large, easy-to-read display and simple two-button operation. It's designed for users who need a no-fuss timer for quick and accurate timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Large display
  • Simple design
  • Two-button operation
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate timing
Features
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This stopwatch has a perfectly simple design. With a large display and only two big buttons, users can easily operate it. Download now and enjoy the simplicity of this stopwatch. Check out other great apps from Tim O’s Studios

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

Stopwatch‰2 screens
Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch‰ at none against Flip Clock's 3. Stopwatch‰ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (87% vs 73%). Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stopwatch‰ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stopwatch‰ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 69K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Stopwatch‰'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, Flip Clock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stopwatch‰ versus Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopwatch‰Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (32K ratings) — better4.6 (69K ratings)
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings32K69K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLC翠玲 施

Customer experience

Stopwatch‰

All ratings32,000 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.9%

Flip Clock

All ratings69,436 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews2,135 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

Stopwatch‰

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • 👍 Large, easy-to-read numbers
  • 👍 Straightforward, no-frills design
  • 👍 Reliable and accurate
  • 👍 Useful for various timing needs

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Small ad banner can be distracting
  • 🔍 Ads placed too close to buttons

Flip Clock

From 69K App Store ratings

What 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

Stopwatch‰

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness
  • Stopwatch resets or changes modes unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Ability to time laps
  • Display minutes, hours, and seconds only
  • Customizable background or themes

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

None

Stopwatch‰

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • More clock skins$0.99
  • Premium Version$2.99

Questions

Is Stopwatch‰ free?
Stopwatch‰ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stopwatch‰ or Flip Clock?
Stopwatch‰ is rated higher. Stopwatch‰ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 69K ratings.
Do Stopwatch‰ or Flip Clock have ads?
Both Stopwatch‰ and Flip Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stopwatch‰ or Flip Clock?
Stopwatch‰ ships an update every 6 months, and Flip Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stopwatch‰ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flip Clock on September 24, 2026.

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