Comparison

Flip Clock vs Any Text Widgets

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

Head to head
About

Flip Clock

Features
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FlipClock Premium: 100+ Themes, No Ads, Pure Elegance Transform your device into a mesmerizing retro flip clock with FlipClock Premium! Experience the charm of traditional flip clocks enhanced with modern aesthetics and over 100 customizable themes. This premium version offers an ad-free environment with no subscriptions, providing you with uninterrupted elegance at all times. Key Features: -100+ Stunning Themes: Personalize your clock with a vast collection of themes ranging from minimalist designs to vibrant visuals. There's a style for every mood and occasion. -Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a clean and seamless interface without any distractions. Focus solely on the beauty of time. -No Subscriptions: One-time purchase with full access to all features and future updates. No hidden costs or recurring fees. -Customizable Display: Adjust settings like 12/24-hour formats, landscape or portrait orientation, and more to suit your preferences. -Battery Efficient: Optimized for minimal battery consumption, ensuring your device stays powered longer. Why Choose FlipClock Premium? FlipClock Premium is perfect for those who appreciate the blend of vintage charm and modern functionality. Whether you're setting up a professional workspace or adding a touch of elegance to your home screen, this app is designed to impress. Ideal For: -Users seeking a retro flip clock experience -Those wanting a customizable clock widget -Fans of minimalist and aesthetic clock designs -Anyone looking for an app with no ads and no subscriptions

About

Any Text Widgets

Display custom text, tasks, or handwriting directly on your lock screen or home screen. Keep reminders, goals, and notes always visible with customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • 15 Text Widgets
  • Text, Task, and Handwriting Modes
  • Customizable Widget Appearance
  • Interactive Checklists
  • Freehand Drawing and Sketching
  • One-Tap Editing
  • Shortcuts Integration
Features
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Put any text, tasks, or handwriting on your lock screen or home screen - keep your reminders, goals, to-do lists and notes always visible! Features - 15 Text Widgets - Place different content on various Lock Screen configurations or Home Screen layouts - 3 Widget Modes - Switch between Text, Task, and Handwriting modes for each widget TEXT MODE - Quick Notes - Perfect for reminders, quotes, passwords, or any text you want to see at a glance - Full Widget Customization - Custom background colors, background images, font colors, text styles, and sizes - Lock Screen Effects - Typewriter effect makes text appear character by character TASK MODE - Interactive Checklists - Check off completed tasks with a simple tap - Smart Sorting - Uncompleted items automatically stay on top - Drag to Reorder - Organize your priorities with drag and drop HANDWRITING MODE - Free Drawing - Write, sketch, or draw anything with your finger - Creative Freedom - Perfect for quick doodles, diagrams, signatures, or artistic expressions ADVANCED FEATURES - One-Tap Editing - Simply tap any widget to open the app and edit your content instantly - Advanced Tap Actions - Edit content, open a specific URL, run a Shortcut, or disable tap actions completely - Shortcuts Integration - Create powerful automations to dynamically update your widget content based on time, location, or any trigger you define - Timed Widget - Schedule different widgets to automatically rotate by time of day, set custom time slots to display the right content at the right moment Support available through App Suggestions in settings.

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
Any Text Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Any Text Widgets at Free against Flip Clock's $9.99. Flip Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Any Text Widgets is free to download; Flip Clock costs $9.99 up front. Any Text Widgets sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flip Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update every 8 days, Any Text Widgets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flip Clock versus Any Text Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockAny Text Widgets
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (538 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—538 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJavid Multani喜兰 梁

In-app purchases

None

Flip Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Any Text Widgets

One-time2
  • Lifetime Promo$2.99
  • Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Any Text Widgets free?
Any Text Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flip Clock or Any Text Widgets have ads?
Neither Flip Clock nor Any Text Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or Any Text Widgets?
Flip Clock ships an update every 8 days, and Any Text Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Any Text Widgets on October 1, 2026.

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