Comparison

theflipclock vs Mic's Clock

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

Head to head
About

theflipclock

Features
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Flip Clock brings the nostalgic charm of classic flip clocks to your iOS device. Watch as each digit smoothly flips to reveal the time with stunning 3D animations. Features: Beautiful flip animations inspired by vintage airport displays Clean, minimalist design with "LESS IS MORE" philosophy Always-on display showing hours, minutes, and seconds Current date display Optimized for all iOS devices No ads, no distractions - just pure timekeeping Perfect for your desk, nightstand, or as a stylish clock display. The smooth flip animations and minimalist aesthetic make checking the time a delightful experience.

About

Mic's Clock

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Give your old device a second life with this basic clock. Stop letting your old iPhones and iPads gather dust in a drawer. This clock is designed with one purpose: to turn your retired hardware into a clean, minimalist, and functional timepiece for your desk or night stand. KEY FEATURES DAY AND NIGHT MODES: A simple tap on the screen toggles between high-visibility and low-light modes. BURN-IN PROTECTION: The clock face subtly shifts position over time to protect your display. This is essential for older screens left on 24/7. NO CLUTTER: No alarms, no weather, no stopwatches, no preferences to mess up. Just the time. PRIVACY FIRST: No ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases. It does not even need an internet connection. IMPORTANT NOTE Time and timezone settings are pulled directly from your iOS device settings. To change the time displayed, you much adjust your system preferences and the clock will automatically pick up your changes.

Screenshots

theflipclock1 screens
Mic's Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Mic's Clock at 3 against theflipclock's 1. Mic's Clock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
theflipclock versus Mic's Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertheflipclockMic's Clock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy LaiMichael Mehmet

In-app purchases

None

theflipclock

No in-app purchases

None

Mic's Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is theflipclock free?
theflipclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mic's Clock free?
Mic's Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do theflipclock or Mic's Clock have ads?
Neither theflipclock nor Mic's Clock shows ads.

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