Comparison

Monochron vs Flipper Map

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

Head to head
About

Monochron

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Monochron is a clock made from three-dimensional puzzles, whose colors have been reduced to black and white. It is a journey into the exploration of the expressive possibilities of the structural grids of these puzzles, where each digit is the best version of itself, achieved with the minimal means of the puzzle tiles and their transformations. As a result, the digits take on peculiar and eccentric shapes while remaining legible. The cubes have three black and three white sides. Every transition is executed with integrity and can be physically replicated on a real cube, adding to the uniqueness of both the concept and its execution. Idea and design — Max Shtok Algorithms and development — Basil Kotov Features: • Black-on-white and white-on-black cube modes • Light or dark background options • Vertical or horizontal orientation with clever transitions • Always fullscreen — the screen remains unlocked, and all system elements are hidden while the app is open • More puzzle shapes coming soon, including Pyraminx and Octahedron

About

Flipper Map

This app displays your saved Sub-GHz signal files from a compatible device on an interactive map. You can then trigger these signals, like garage doors or gates, with a single tap directly from your phone, watch, or car.

Highlights
  • Display Sub-GHz signals on an interactive map
  • Trigger signals with one tap
  • Manage signals (rename, delete, move)
  • Live Activities for lock screen notifications
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay integration
  • Siri and Shortcuts automation
  • Detect and group duplicate/similar signals
Features
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Flipper Map connects to your Flipper Zero over Bluetooth and displays your Sub-GHz signal files on an interactive map. See exactly where your saved signals are located and trigger them when you're nearby. Control garage doors, parking barriers, gates, and more with just one tap. FEATURES Attach GPS locations to your signal files and view them as pins on the map. The app shows how far away you are and helps you quickly find the right signal. When you get close to a saved signal, a Send button appears automatically. Tap once to transmit, or hold to keep sending. Manage your files easily – rename, delete, move signals by dragging pins on the map. No accounts needed. No cloud uploads. Your data stays on your device. LIVE ACTIVITIES Live Activities on your Lock Screen show the nearest signal and update as you move. Send signals without opening the app. APPLE WATCH With the Apple Watch app, you can browse your signals and send them directly from your wrist. CARPLAY Apple CarPlay to quickly access and send nearby signals directly from your car — perfect for opening gates or barriers without touching your phone. SIRI & AUTOMATIONS Use Siri to trigger sending of nearby signals. If you're an advanced user, check out Flipper Map actions in Shortcuts app. Automate things to your specific needs. DUPLICATES AND SIMILAR SIGNALS Detect duplicate signals and easily manage them. Group similar signals that have slightly different keys but matching patterns (e.g. Princeton button variants, Keeloq hopping codes, etc). NOTES • Requires a Flipper Zero or compatible device such as Kiisu. • GPS coordinates can be assigned directly in Flipper Map by placing a pin on the map, or automatically when using an external GPS module connected to your Flipper Zero via GPIO (Check your firmware features). DISCLAIMER: Flipper Map is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Flipper Devices Inc.; Flipper, Flipper Zero, and the Flipper logo are trademarks of Flipper Devices Inc. and are used for identification purposes only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Monochron4 screens
Flipper Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flipper Map at Free against Monochron's $4.99. Flipper Map also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 18 months). Monochron's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

Flipper Map is free to download; Monochron costs $4.99 up front. Flipper Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Monochron asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monochron ships an update every 18 months, Flipper Map every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monochron versus Flipper Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonochronFlipper Map
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasilii KotovLevan Velijanashvili

In-app purchases

None

Monochron

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Flipper Map

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99

Questions

Is Monochron free?
Monochron costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipper Map free?
Flipper Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monochron or Flipper Map have ads?
Neither Monochron nor Flipper Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monochron or Flipper Map?
Monochron ships an update every 18 months, and Flipper Map every 9 days. Most recently, Monochron was updated on October 5, 2026 and Flipper Map on October 6, 2026.

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