Comparison

Flip Clock vs JianBox

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

Head to head
About

Flip Clock

Transform your device into a beautiful, distraction-free desk clock. This app offers a fullscreen flip clock experience with smooth animations, customizable themes, and built-in focus tools like Pomodoro timers. It's designed for deep concentration and quiet productivity, working fully offline without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen flip clock with realistic animations
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer (Focus/Break/Cycles)
  • Customizable themes and clock styles
  • Screen stays awake for desk use
  • Works fully offline
  • Subtle haptic feedback
Features
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▶ Flip Clock – Zen Focus Timer A premium flip clock designed for deep focus and quiet productivity. Turn your device into a beautiful desk clock and take control of your time — with a premium focus experience. ▶ Core Experience ▷ Fullscreen flip clock with smooth, realistic animations ▷ Large, clear time display ▷ 12h / 24h format support ▷ Quick and simple alarm setup ▶ Focus & Pomodoro ▷ Quick countdown or custom timer ▷ Built-in Pomodoro (Focus / Break / Cycles) ▷ Seamlessly resume sessions when reopening the app ▶ Designed for Focus ▷ Keep the screen awake for desk use ▷ Auto-hide UI for a clean, distraction-free look ▷ Subtle haptic feedback for key actions ▶ Sound & Atmosphere ▷ Optional sounds with multiple styles: • Soft Flip • Mechanical • Studio Chime ▶ Personalization ▷ Carefully crafted themes: • Midnight, Light, Paper, Amber, Studio • Ember, Solar, Lime, Ocean ▷ Multiple clock styles and fonts ▷ Optional date display ▶ Privacy by Design ▷ Works fully offline ▷ No ads. No tracking. No analytics ▷ Your data stays on your device ▶ Made for Calm Focus ▷ Flip Clock – Zen Focus Timer is designed for quiet, intentional use ▷ No ads — just a premium focus experience

About

JianBox

This app combines document scanning, PDF editing, file unarchiving, and secure storage into a single offline tool. It allows users to scan documents, convert formats, edit PDFs, manage archives, and encrypt sensitive files directly on their device without cloud uploads.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline processing
  • Document scanning and PDF conversion
  • PDF editing and verification
  • File unarchiving and compression
  • Secure private vault with encryption
  • Batch file renaming and storage cleaning
  • Video and audio toolkit
Features
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JianBox = Document Scanner + PDF Editor + File Unarchiver + Private Vault, all in one. 100% Local Processing. Your files never leave your device. One app, twelve capabilities, zero cloud uploads, zero account login required. Scan documents, convert formats, edit PDFs, extract archives, free up storage, encrypt files—everything happens offline on your iPhone and iPad. Documents & Scanning 【Camera Scanner】 Snap photos or import from album. Auto edge detection, enhancement, multi-page scanning, export as PDF. Contracts, receipts, notes, IDs—turn them into high-quality PDFs instantly. 【Image to PDF】 Select multiple images and merge them into a single PDF. Custom page sizes (A4/Letter), watermark support. Fully offline. 【PDF Editor】 Reorder, rotate, delete, or extract PDF pages with simple drag-and-drop gestures. 【PDF Verifier】 Professional PDF inspection tool: page consistency check, blank page detection, metadata viewer, SHA-256 hash verification. Auto-generates verification reports for compliance scenarios. 【Signature Tool】 Place personal signatures or company stamps on PDFs. Drag-and-drop positioning, resize, rotate, batch signing across multiple files. Final step for contract approval and formal delivery. Files & Compression 【HEIC Converter】 Batch convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to universal JPG format. Adjustable quality and dimensions, text or image watermark support. Solves the "Windows can't open iPhone photos" problem. 【Unarchiver】 Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ. Also create password-protected ZIP archives from multiple files. Open compressed attachments directly without a computer. 【Batch Renamer】 Rename files or photos with prefix, suffix, numbering, find-replace, timestamps. Preview before applying, undo support. 【Storage Cleaner】 Scan large files, duplicate photos, and app caches. Free up space with one tap. Media Processing 【Video & Audio Toolkit】 Convert formats, compress files, trim videos, extract audio tracks. All processing happens locally with zero data usage. Privacy & Security 【Private Vault】 Encrypt and store sensitive files and photos. Face ID / Touch ID locked. Bank-level encryption protects your data even if your phone is lost. Productivity Tools 【Clipboard History】 Automatically saves copied text. Pin important items, search history, categorize. Never lose a copied verification code or address again. 【QR Scanner & Generator】 Scan QR codes and barcodes, or generate custom QR codes. History auto-saved for easy reference. Key Features • 100% Offline — Files stay on your device, never uploaded • 12-in-1 Toolkit — Replace 12 separate apps, save storage • Clean and Tidy — Clean, distraction-free interface • iPad Optimized — Full-screen support, split-view ready • Multi-Language — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Privacy & Security JianBox respects your privacy. All file processing occurs entirely on your device. We do not collect, upload, or store any of your file contents. The Private Vault uses device-level encryption. No account sign-up required. No usage tracking. No marketing notifications. Pro Version One-time purchase. iPhone + iPad universal. Lifetime access to all 12 tools. No subscription, no recurring fees, no account binding. Future updates included forever. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the in-app support feature.

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
JianBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Clock at 4.4 against JianBox's 3.0. Flip Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). JianBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JianBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update every 3 days, JianBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flip Clock versus JianBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockJianBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHai Nam Trinh涛 刘

Customer experience

Flip Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JianBox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$1.99
None

JianBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JianBox free?
JianBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flip Clock or JianBox?
Flip Clock is rated higher. Flip Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while JianBox averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Flip Clock or JianBox have ads?
JianBox shows ads; Flip Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or JianBox?
Flip Clock ships an update every 3 days, and JianBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on November 5, 2026 and JianBox on October 31, 2026.

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