Flip Clock vs FlowHour
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Flip Clock
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Your flip clock, reimagined. One screen. Three modes. Zero clutter. A large flip-digit clock that shows time like a retro split-flap display. Swipe left for Pomodoro timer, right for stopwatch. No menus, no tabs, no distractions. FREE FEATURES (forever): β’ Full-screen flip clock with 12/24-hour display β’ Optional seconds display β card or mini style β’ Date and weekday at a glance β’ Stopwatch with start/pause/reset β’ Pomodoro timer with customizable duration β’ 2 alarms β’ 1 countdown event β’ Monthly calendar view β’ Cycle tracker with predictions β’ Portrait and landscape support β’ Screen always-on option β’ English and Chinese PREMIUM (one-time, no subscription): β’ Multiple color themes β’ Flip animation styles and sound effects β’ Custom app icons β’ Unlimited alarms with repeat rules β’ Unlimited countdown events with categories β’ Calendar integration with alarms and countdowns β’ Week view in calendar β’ Cycle tracker Face ID lock, reminders, data export Most clock apps bury you in menus or lock features behind subscriptions. SimpleClock gives you the essentials free forever, with a single one-time purchase for power users. 100% offline. No account. No data collection. Your time. Your device. Simple.
FlowHour
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FlowHour transforms your iPhone into two beautiful full-screen experiences: a modern Desk Clock and a relaxing Sand Timer. Designed for focus, study, work, and bedside use, FlowHour gives you large readable time, smooth visual motion, and premium design styles that look great day or night. Features: Full-screen Desk Clock with large, easy-to-read time Sand Timer mode with smooth top-to-bottom flow animation One free design in Desk Clock and one free design in Sand Timer Premium design packs available via one-time unlock Works offline after download Clean privacy-first experience: no account, no tracking, no analytics Perfect for: Nightstand clock Desktop clock Focus sessions Study timer Minimal aesthetic setup Premium: Unlock all premium Desk Clock and Sand Timer designs forever with a one-time purchase. Notes: FlowHour is an app-based full-screen experience and runs while the app is open.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowHour at every 5 days against Flip Clock's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlowHour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flip Clock ships an update monthly, FlowHour every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flip Clock | FlowHour |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | η£ ε | Purpose Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Flip Clock
- SimpleClock Pro Edition$2.99
FlowHour
- Unlock All Premium Designs$14.99









