Comparison

Flip Clock vs NextUpCalendar

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

Head to head
About

Flip Clock

Transform your device into a stylish retro flip clock with modern customization. Enjoy classic animations, adjustable colors, and fonts. Perfect for desks and nightstands, with home screen widgets for quick time checks.

Highlights
  • Authentic retro flip animation
  • Customizable colors and fonts
  • Landscape and portrait orientation
  • Dark and light modes
  • Home Screen widgets
  • 12/24 hour format and date display
Features
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Flip Clock - Time Widget Your iPhone. Your Style. Your Time. Transform your device into a stunning retro flip clock with modern customization. Perfect for desks, nightstands, or anywhere you need the time at a glance. Why You'll Love It: Classic flip animation that looks authentic Works in any orientation - landscape or portrait Fully customizable colors and fonts to match your style Dark and light modes for day and night viewing Simple controls for 12/24 hour format, seconds, and date display Keep-screen-on option for continuous viewing Home Screen widgets for instant access! Download now and upgrade your device with timeless style! Time Widget Premium – Subscribe to get access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. – Subscriptions will auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://timewidget.gitbook.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://timewidget.gitbook.io/terms-of-service

About

NextUpCalendar

Features
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• Next Up Card — Always shows your next event with a live countdown and "Leave By" time. • Apple Maps Travel Time — Calculates how long to get there so you know exactly when to leave. • On-Device AI Assistant — Add, move, or delete events in plain language. Runs entirely on your device. Nothing ever leaves your phone. • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island — Always-visible widgets so you never miss what's next. • Conflict Detection — Flags overlapping events before they catch you off guard. • Upcoming View — See everything ahead and plan your day in seconds. PRIVACY FIRST NextUp uses no external servers. Your calendar and AI conversations stay entirely on your device. No ads. No tracking. No account required. All data is stored locally and backed up automatically through iCloud. If you delete and reinstall the app on the same iCloud account, everything restores from your iCloud backup. Download NextUp and never be late again.

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
NextUpCalendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextUpCalendar at none against Flip Clock's 2. NextUpCalendar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. NextUpCalendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update every 2 months, NextUpCalendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Flip Clock versus NextUpCalendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockNextUpCalendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祎 王Sharon Daniel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flip Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Time Widget Pro (1 Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time Widget Pro (Lifetime)$7.99
None

NextUpCalendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextUpCalendar free?
NextUpCalendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flip Clock or NextUpCalendar have ads?
Neither Flip Clock nor NextUpCalendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or NextUpCalendar?
Flip Clock ships an update every 2 months, and NextUpCalendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on June 1, 2026 and NextUpCalendar on September 13, 2026.

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