Comparison

Flip Clock vs Mirror Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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): 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.

About

Mirror Timer

Features
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Mirror Timer is a stopwatch and clock that shows normal and mirrored views together. Place your iPhone nearby at the gym or at home and read the time directly or in a mirror. Features β€’ Large, readable stopwatch β€’ Analog and digital clock faces β€’ Normal and mirrored views shown together β€’ Vertical and horizontal reflection modes β€’ Optional screen auto-lock prevention while timing β€’ Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β€’ One-time purchase to remove ads No account is required.

Screenshots

Flip Clock4 screens
Mirror Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flip Clock at none against Mirror Timer's shown. Mirror Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mirror Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Clock ships an update monthly, Mirror Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Flip Clock versus Mirror Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip ClockMirror Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 刘Reckona Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time1
  • SimpleClock Pro Edition$2.99
1 purchases

Mirror Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror Timer free?
Mirror Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flip Clock or Mirror Timer have ads?
Mirror Timer shows ads; Flip Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Flip Clock or Mirror Timer?
Flip Clock ships an update monthly, and Mirror Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Flip Clock was updated on September 30, 2026 and Mirror Timer on September 19, 2026.

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