Comparison

HDMI vs FlipClock Pro

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

Head to head
About

HDMI

Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.

Highlights
  • External display functionality
  • Connect gaming consoles
  • High-quality HD streaming
  • Supports cameras and PCs
  • Portable screen solution
  • USB-C video capture card compatible
Features
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!

About

FlipClock Pro

Experience a realistic split-flap digital clock on your iPhone and iPad. Customize themes, fonts, and colors, and set multiple clocks with different timezones. Includes countdown, alarm, and Pomodoro timers.

Highlights
  • Realistic flip animation
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Multiple font styles
  • Up to 4 clocks with different timezones
  • Countdown timer
  • Alarm function
  • Pomodoro timer
Features
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FlipClock Pro brings the classic split-flap display back to your iPhone and iPad. ONE-TIME PURCHASE No subscription. No ads. No in-app purchases. Buy it once, own it forever. A CLOCK THAT FITS YOUR DESK - Realistic flip animation for every digit - 5 built-in themes (Classic, Amber, Teal, Red, Midnight) plus a full custom color picker for both the card face and background - 3 font styles — system, monospaced, rounded - 12h or 24h display, with or without seconds UP TO 4 CLOCKS AT ONCE Track home and away in one glance. Add up to four clocks, each with its own timezone, label, and time format. Searchable picker shows live local time for every city as you browse. MORE THAN A CLOCK - Countdown timer — count down to any date with a full flip-card display - Alarm — wake up to the same split-flap style you see all day - Pomodoro timer — stay focused with a themed work/break cycle Built entirely with Apple's frameworks. No trackers, no analytics, no data ever leaves your device.

Screenshots

HDMI3 screens
FlipClock Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlipClock Pro at 100% against HDMI's 52%. HDMI's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

HDMI is free to download; FlipClock Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, FlipClock Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HDMI versus FlipClock Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDMIFlipClock Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.9 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIon DanilovOnkar Adesh Nirhali

Customer experience

HDMI

All ratings74 ratings
Positive47.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.8%

FlipClock Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HDMI

No in-app purchases

None

FlipClock Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDMI free?
HDMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlipClock Pro free?
FlipClock Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDMI or FlipClock Pro have ads?
Neither HDMI nor FlipClock Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HDMI or FlipClock Pro?
HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlipClock Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, HDMI was updated on October 20, 2026 and FlipClock Pro on October 13, 2026.

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