Comparison

Klock 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

Klock

This minimalist clock application offers a sleek replacement for your device's default clock. It features 11 customizable color schemes to match your personal style, easily swiped through for selection.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • 11 color schemes
  • Swipe to change color
  • Sleek clock replacement
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod touch support
Features
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Klock is a simple and minimalist clock Application for your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Combined with a stand for the iPhone or a Smart Cover for the iPad, Klock can be used as a sleek clock replacement. Klock comes with 11 beautiful colorschemes to fit your style. Just swipe to the left or right to change color!

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

Klock3 screens
Desktop Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Klock at none against Desktop Flip Clock's 1. Klock also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Desktop Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Desktop Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Klock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Klock against 4.6 for Desktop Flip Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Flip Clock has 191 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Klock's written reviews are positive against 74% of Desktop Flip Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klock ships an update every 2 months, Desktop Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Klock versus Desktop Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlockDesktop Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (191 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better74.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3191 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB42 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLars SchwegmannCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Klock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Desktop Flip Clock

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

In-app purchases

None

Klock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Desktop Flip Clock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Klock free?
Klock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop Flip Clock free?
Desktop Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Klock or Desktop Flip Clock?
Klock is rated higher. Klock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Desktop Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 191 ratings.
Do Klock or Desktop Flip Clock have ads?
Neither Klock nor Desktop Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klock or Desktop Flip Clock?
Klock ships an update every 2 months, and Desktop Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, Klock was updated on October 23, 2026 and Desktop Flip Clock on October 24, 2026.

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