TubeClock vs Desktop Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TubeClock
Experience the retro charm of a nixie tube clock on your device. This app offers a clean, ad-free display of the time with no unnecessary features. Enjoy a simple and elegant way to tell time.
- Nixie tube clock style
- Ad-free experience
- Simple time display
- No unnecessary features
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TubeClock is a simple, no frills clock app in the style of nixie tube clocks. No unnecessary features, no ads. Just the time.
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.
- Hourly voice time announcements
- World time zone support
- Repeat alarms
- Multiple clock themes
- Picture in Picture mode
- Burn-in protection
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TubeClock at none against Desktop Flip Clock's 1. TubeClock also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 74%). Desktop Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (191 vs 23). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Desktop Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TubeClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TubeClock 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 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of TubeClock's written reviews are positive against 74% of Desktop Flip Clock's.
TubeClock ships an update every 12 months, Desktop Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TubeClock | Desktop Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better | 4.6 (191 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better | 74.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 191 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Alexander Jacque | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
TubeClock
Desktop Flip Clock
In-app purchases
TubeClock
No in-app purchases
Desktop Flip Clock
- Lifetime Premium$7.99
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