Comparison

A Flip Clock vs AlwaysOn

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

AlwaysOn

Transform a plugged-in iPhone into a convenient desk display. View the time, date, calendar, and weather at a glance. Features a sleep mode for nighttime use and custom display hours.

Highlights
  • Large digital clock display
  • Current date and calendar
  • Upcoming calendar events
  • Local weather forecast
  • Customizable display hours
  • Low-brightness sleep mode
  • Burn-in protection
Features
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AlwaysOn keeps useful information visible at a glance — time, calendar, weather, upcoming events, and more — with layouts designed for both compact iPhones and larger iPad displays. Arrange widgets your way, choose from a growing collection of clock styles and ambient backgrounds, and let AlwaysOn quietly adapt throughout the day. Features * Customizable widget layouts * Multiple digital and artistic clock styles * Calendar and upcoming events * Local weather and forecast * World Clock and Countdown widgets * Ambient and animated backgrounds * Smart dimming and sleep-friendly display behavior * Floating accessories including battery and alarm * Burn-in protection * Native iPhone and iPad layouts AlwaysOn is designed for devices you leave docked, propped up, or sitting on a desk — turning an unused screen into something calm and useful.

Screenshots

A Flip Clock4 screens
AlwaysOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlwaysOn at none against A Flip Clock's 3. AlwaysOn also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). A Flip Clock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads 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. A Flip Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AlwaysOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlwaysOn has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Flip Clock ships an update every 8 days, AlwaysOn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
A Flip Clock versus AlwaysOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Flip ClockAlwaysOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai LuoWeijin Wang

Customer experience

A Flip Clock

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

AlwaysOn

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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$9.99
None

AlwaysOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Flip Clock free?
A Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlwaysOn free?
AlwaysOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A Flip Clock or AlwaysOn?
A Flip Clock is rated higher. A Flip Clock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AlwaysOn averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.
Do A Flip Clock or AlwaysOn have ads?
Neither A Flip Clock nor AlwaysOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Flip Clock or AlwaysOn?
A Flip Clock ships an update every 8 days, and AlwaysOn every 4 days. Most recently, A Flip Clock was updated on October 23, 2026 and AlwaysOn on October 15, 2026.

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