Comparison

theflipclock vs Big 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

Big Clock

Transform your device into a large, clear digital clock. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or workouts, it offers an always-on display with customizable themes and brightness for easy readability in any environment.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen digital clock
  • Always-on display mode
  • Light and dark themes
  • Brightness control
  • Portrait and landscape support
  • Minimal design
Features
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Big Clock turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, easy-to-read digital clock that stays visible when you need it most. Use it as a bedside night clock, desk clock, workout clock, or minimal always-on clock during work and study. Designed for simplicity, readability, and focus. FEATURES • Big fullscreen digital clock • Always-on display mode • Optional seconds display • Light and dark themes • Brightness control • Fullscreen mode • Works in portrait and landscape • One tap controls • Minimal and distraction-free design • Supports iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Bedside nightstand clock • Desk setup clock • Kitchen clock • Study sessions • Work focus • Workout sessions • Low-light environments • Time visible from a distance Big Clock launches instantly and keeps the time clearly visible from across the room.

Screenshots

theflipclock1 screens
Big Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theflipclock at none against Big Clock's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Big Clock sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. theflipclock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
theflipclock versus Big Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertheflipclockBig Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy LaiNataliia Zarudna

In-app purchases

None

theflipclock

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Big Clock

One-time7
  • Coffee Support$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
  • Premium + Coffee$4.99
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  • Coffee & Croissant Support$5.99
  • Premium + Coffee + Croissant$8.99
  • Big Support$12.99
  • Premium + Big Support$14.99

Questions

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

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