Comparison

Flip Clock vs Chrono flip timer

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

Head to head
About

Flip Clock

Features
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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): • Full-screen flip clock with 12/24-hour display • Optional seconds display — card or mini style • Date and weekday at a glance • Stopwatch with start/pause/reset • Pomodoro timer with customizable duration • 2 alarms • 1 countdown event • Monthly calendar view • Cycle tracker with predictions • Portrait and landscape support • Screen always-on option • English and Chinese PREMIUM (one-time, no subscription): • Multiple color themes • Flip animation styles and sound effects • Custom app icons • Unlimited alarms with repeat rules • Unlimited countdown events with categories • Calendar integration with alarms and countdowns • Week view in calendar • 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.

About

Chrono flip timer

Features
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Chrono flip timer brings count-up and countdown timing together in a clean, classic flip-clock interface. Large, readable digits and smooth flip animations help you stay focused on every passing second. COUNT UP & COUNT DOWN • Count up starts automatically after a 3-2-1 countdown (optional) — perfect for workouts, talks, meetings, and study sessions • Record laps during count up and copy them all after pausing • Tap or drag the flip digits to set a countdown • Use quick presets for 5, 15, 25, or 45 minutes, or set hours, minutes, and seconds precisely • Add a label to your countdown (like Study or Break) and see it on the Lock Screen, in notifications, and on the start screen • Timers continue across app launches until you pause or reset them LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND • Follow the remaining time and progress of a countdown in a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — no need to open the app • Get a notification when time is up, even when your iPhone is locked or you are in another app MADE FOR FOCUS • View an extra-large fullscreen clock in landscape • Keep the screen awake while a timer is running • Get sound, vibration, and a celebration animation when time is up • Double-tap an empty area to hear the current time • Automatically remember your last countdown duration YOUR TIMER, YOUR WAY • Two interface styles: clean Standard, or sticker-like Hand-drawn with hand-lettered flip digits and a full-screen 3-2-1 and finish screen • Choose Classic Black, High Contrast, or Stage flip themes in the Standard style • Choose light, dark, or system appearance; the app icon follows Dark Mode, with Dark and Sun alternate icons • Use multiple interface languages with matching voice announcements • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • No ads, no tracking, and no personal data collection Whether you are focusing with a Pomodoro session, cooking, training, presenting, or running a meeting, Chrono flip timer keeps time clear and easy to see.

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
Chrono flip timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chrono flip timer at none against Flip Clock's 1. Chrono flip timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Chrono flip timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update monthly, Chrono flip timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flip Clock versus Chrono flip timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockChrono flip timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 刘书玉 简

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time1
  • SimpleClock Pro Edition$2.99
None

Chrono flip timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chrono flip timer free?
Chrono flip timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flip Clock or Chrono flip timer have ads?
Neither Flip Clock nor Chrono flip timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or Chrono flip timer?
Flip Clock ships an update monthly, and Chrono flip timer every 2 days. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 30, 2026 and Chrono flip timer on October 10, 2026.

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