The Artclock vs Flip Clock Pure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Artclock
This app reimagines your desk clock with a fluid, visual representation of time. It uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to display the passage of hours and minutes through color and motion, offering a calming and aesthetic alternative to traditional timekeeping.
- Fluid representation of time
- Dynamic color and motion
- Adjustable transparency and depth
- Satisfying hour reset animation
- Visual hourly progress indicator
- Minimalist customization (numbers/words)
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Time isn’t just numbers; it’s a living canvas. Reimagine your desk clock. No ticking, no clutter—just color, motion, and time. The Artclock is a high-concept, kinetic timepiece designed for the modern aesthetic. It moves away from the ticking clock and toward a fluid representation of "the now." Experience a clock that breathes. The Artclock transforms the passage of time into a mesmerizing visual journey of light and color. Inspired by the natural rhythms of the day, The Artclock uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to show you exactly where you stand in the current hour. Watch as the minutes "slice" through a foreground of color, gradually revealing the foundation beneath. As the day turns to night, The Artclock follows the sun, shifting its palette to match the world outside your window. Features You’ll Love: Tailored Transparency: Use the custom glassmorphic slider to adjust the depth and intensity of the clock's layers. Fluid Transitions: Watch the hour reset with a satisfying sweep animation that resets the canvas. Visual Hourly Progress: See the hour pass through a growing circular reveal. Always On: Perfect for use as a dedicated desk clock or nightstand display. Minimalist Customization: Switch between numbers and words, and adjust transparency to match your style.
Flip Clock Pure
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a calm, beautifully readable flip clock. Flip Clock Pure is designed for desks, nightstands, focus sessions, studios, shelves, and any space that benefits from a quiet display of time. Open the app, set the mood, and let everything unnecessary disappear. CLOCK STUDIO Make the clock feel at home on every screen. Adjust portrait and landscape size independently, choose digit weight, tune card depth, and preview changes instantly. SIGNATURE THEMES Choose from Obsidian, Midnight, Champagne, and Porcelain. Every palette is carefully tuned for clarity and atmosphere. MADE FOR EVERY ORIENTATION Use automatic rotation or lock the experience to portrait or landscape. Each orientation keeps its own scale for a precise fit. THE DETAILS YOU WANT Choose 12- or 24-hour time, seconds, date, flip flaps, dimming, and burn-in protection. Your selected theme, time format, and date preference carry over to the StandBy-ready widget. STANDBY-READY Add the small Flip Clock Pure widget, place a charging iPhone horizontally, and view a large, glanceable clock in StandBy. Tapping the widget opens Flip Clock Pure. StandBy availability and activation are controlled by iOS. OPTIONAL AD-FREE UPGRADE Remove in-app advertising with one purchase. No subscription. Restore purchases whenever you reinstall on the same store account. No account is required. Just a focused, premium clock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flip Clock Pure at every 5 weeks against The Artclock's every 4 months. The Artclock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Artclock ships an update every 4 months, Flip Clock Pure every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Artclock | Flip Clock Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rien Heald | SUPER KIM KIMYA VE TEKSTIL SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
The Artclock
No in-app purchases
Flip Clock Pure
No in-app purchases
Questions
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