SimTimerX vs A Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimTimerX
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SimTimerX pairs a polished look with an efficient timer experience. Its unique rotary dial feels just like a real timer, and the clear on-screen hints make setting time quick and straightforward.
A Flip Clock
This app displays a large, clear flip clock on your iPhone or iPad, ideal for desks or nightstands. It offers always-on display, sound options, and customizable themes to personalize your clock.
- Always-on display option
- Optional flip sound and hourly announce
- Show seconds, date, and 24-hour format
- Subtle movement for OLED screens
- Offline functionality
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A Flip Clock brings a bold, readable flip clock to your iPhone and iPad — perfect for your desk, nightstand, or a focused fullscreen clock while you work. Features Made for always-on moments • Keep the clock visible with an always-on display option (when allowed) • Optional subtle movement to reduce long static display on OLED screens Sound controls • Optional flip sound • Optional hourly announce Display options • Show seconds • Show date • 24-hour format toggle Premium Themes • Unlock a growing collection of premium themes with subscription plans or lifetime plan, and personalize the clock to match your vibe. Data • Offline by design A Flip Clock is free to download and includes core features. • Privacy Policy: https://airwolfspace.com/flipclock/privacy • Terms of Use: https://airwolfspace.com/flipclock/terms • Support: https://airwolfspace.com/flipclock/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimTimerX at none against A Flip Clock's 3. SimTimerX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). A Flip Clock's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads 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. A Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SimTimerX asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimTimerX ships an update fortnightly, A Flip Clock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimTimerX | A Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wu Bin | Kai Luo |
In-app purchases
SimTimerX
No in-app purchases
A Flip Clock
- Premium Themes Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Themes7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Premium Themes Lifetime$9.99
