Comparison

A Flip Clock vs Retrotick

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Always-on display option
  • Optional flip sound and hourly announce
  • Show seconds, date, and 24-hour format
  • Subtle movement for OLED screens
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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

About

Retrotick

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a visually appealing split-flap clock, mimicking the mechanical flip of classic station displays. Enjoy authentic animations, customizable themes, and widgets for your Home and Lock Screens, all designed with a modern aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Authentic split-flap animation
  • Liquid Glass design
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • 12/24 hour format with optional seconds
  • Multiple digit fonts
  • Gallery of premium themes
Features
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Retrotick turns your iPhone and iPad into a beautiful split-flap clock, the satisfying mechanical flip of a classic station and bedside display, rebuilt for iOS with Apple's Liquid Glass design. Set it on your nightstand, your desk, or your Home and Lock Screens and watch the digits flip on every tick. FEATURES • Authentic split-flap animation that flips on every second • Liquid Glass design with clear, black, and white backdrops • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in multiple sizes • Live Activities and Dynamic Island to keep the time glanceable while you use other apps • 12- or 24-hour time, with optional seconds • Multiple digit fonts to match your style • A gallery of themes, from minimal to bold, with a free set to start • A countdown timer with a split-flap duration picker that rings through silent and Focus • Optional flip sound and haptics for the mechanical tick THEMES Unlock premium themes your way. Buy any theme once and keep it forever, or subscribe to Retrotick Plus to unlock every theme while your subscription is active. Preview any theme before you decide, and your purchases stay with your Apple ID. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built in SwiftUI for iOS 26, Retrotick looks right on every device size and adapts to portrait and landscape automatically. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a gorgeous clock. Retrotick Plus is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://makekamac.github.io/retrotick/privacy/

Screenshots

A Flip Clock4 screens
Retrotick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: A Flip Clock at every 8 days against Retrotick's every 3 weeks. A Flip Clock also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Retrotick sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for A Flip Clock against 5.0 for Retrotick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Flip Clock ships an update every 8 days, Retrotick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A Flip Clock versus Retrotick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Flip ClockRetrotick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai LuoEkam Singh

Customer experience

A Flip Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retrotick

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

A Flip Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Themes Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Themes7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Themes Lifetime$14.99
7 purchases

Retrotick

One-time7
  • Sunset Ember$1.99
  • Neon Dusk$1.99
  • Aurora$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Liquid Glass$1.99
  • Retro LCD$1.99
  • Synthwave$2.99
  • Gold Luxe$2.99

Questions

Is A Flip Clock free?
A Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retrotick free?
Retrotick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Flip Clock or Retrotick?
A Flip Clock and Retrotick are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do A Flip Clock or Retrotick have ads?
Neither A Flip Clock nor Retrotick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Flip Clock or Retrotick?
A Flip Clock ships an update every 8 days, and Retrotick every 3 weeks. Most recently, A Flip Clock was updated on September 9, 2026 and Retrotick on September 13, 2026.

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