Comparison

theflipclock vs Pure Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Pure Clock

Features
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Pure Clock is a beautiful, privacy-first world clock app with no tracking, no ads, and no compromises. FEATURES: • Digital & Analog clock display • Multiple city time zones • iOS StandBy mode support (iOS 17+) • Home screen widgets • Weather information (optional) • Dark & Light mode • Fully customisable fonts • No data collection • No location tracking • No account required PERFECT FOR: • Bedside clock with StandBy mode • Travelers tracking multiple time zones • Privacy-conscious users • Minimalist design lovers Pure Clock respects your privacy. We don't collect any personal data, don't track your location, and don't require an account. Just download and use. Download Pure Clock today and experience time, simplified.

Screenshots

theflipclock1 screens
Pure Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: theflipclock at 17.6 against Pure Clock's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
theflipclock versus Pure Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertheflipclockPure Clock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy LaiSheng Zhao

In-app purchases

None

theflipclock

No in-app purchases

None

Pure Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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