Comparison

SimTimerX vs Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

SimTimerX

Features
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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.

About

Flip Clock

Features
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Your flip clock, reimagined. One screen. Three modes. Zero clutter. A large flip-digit clock that shows time like a retro split-flap display. Swipe left for Pomodoro timer, right for stopwatch. No menus, no tabs, no distractions. FREE FEATURES (forever): β€’ Full-screen flip clock with 12/24-hour display β€’ Optional seconds display β€” card or mini style β€’ Date and weekday at a glance β€’ Stopwatch with start/pause/reset β€’ Pomodoro timer with customizable duration β€’ 2 alarms β€’ 1 countdown event β€’ Monthly calendar view β€’ Cycle tracker with predictions β€’ Portrait and landscape support β€’ Screen always-on option β€’ English and Chinese PREMIUM (one-time, no subscription): β€’ Multiple color themes β€’ Flip animation styles and sound effects β€’ Custom app icons β€’ Unlimited alarms with repeat rules β€’ Unlimited countdown events with categories β€’ Calendar integration with alarms and countdowns β€’ Week view in calendar β€’ Cycle tracker Face ID lock, reminders, data export Most clock apps bury you in menus or lock features behind subscriptions. SimpleClock gives you the essentials free forever, with a single one-time purchase for power users. 100% offline. No account. No data collection. Your time. Your device. Simple.

Screenshots

SimTimerX4 screens
Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimTimerX at none against Flip Clock's 1. SimTimerX also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimTimerX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimTimerX ships an update fortnightly, Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SimTimerX versus Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimTimerXFlip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWu Bin磊 刘

In-app purchases

None

SimTimerX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time1
  • SimpleClock Pro Edition$2.99

Questions

Is SimTimerX free?
SimTimerX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimTimerX or Flip Clock have ads?
Neither SimTimerX nor Flip Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimTimerX or Flip Clock?
SimTimerX ships an update fortnightly, and Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, SimTimerX was updated on September 26, 2026 and Flip Clock on September 30, 2026.

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