Flip Clock vs NextUpCalendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
NextUpCalendar
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Flip Clock | NextUpCalendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祎 王 | Sharon Daniel |
In-app purchases
Flip Clock
- Time Widget Pro (1 Year)$3.991 Year
- Time Widget Pro (Lifetime)$7.99
NextUpCalendar
No in-app purchases









