Comparison

Chrono flip timer vs ClockWork

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

Head to head
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.

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ClockWork

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Alarms that ring only on days you actually work. ClockWork follows the official public holidays and makeup workdays of the country you choose, so your alarm stays silent on days off — no more switching it off by hand. ■ SMART ALARMS · Workday alarm: follows holidays and makeup days automatically · Shift alarm: work X days, rest Y days cycles · Interval alarms: repeat reminders inside a time window (stand up, drink water, eye breaks) · Specific date / rotating weeks / yearly (birthdays) / monthly (rent, bills) · Custom shuffle ringtone pool: import songs you love and play one at random each ring · Ringtone trimming: set exact begin/end times, view an energy strip and use a suggested clip · Snooze length and skip-on-leave days ■ CALENDAR · Gregorian + lunar calendar + 24 solar terms; holidays and makeup days at a glance · This month's workdays / rest days, month and year progress · Check-in projects and records (Pro) ■ WORLD CLOCK · Live time differences and day/night for the cities you follow · Time conversion (free): pick any city as the reference and see the rest ■ COUNTDOWNS · Target date, repeat periods and periodic reminders · Assign to small / medium / large widget groups ■ WIDGETS · Monthly/weekly calendar, world clock, countdown and check-in widgets ■ VERSION BACKUP · Automatic daily snapshots, keep 7 / 15 days · Optional sync to your own iCloud — sign in with the same Apple ID on a new device to restore ■ ABOUT PRO The free version includes alarms, calendar and world clock basics, plus a 30-day Pro trial. Pro unlocks countdowns, check-in, interval alarms, leave-day schedules for the ringing calendar and unlimited random alarm sounds. · Lifetime purchase ¥20 (one-time) Privacy first: your data stays on your device by default; backups are optional and go to your own iCloud. No location or contacts collection, no ads, no third-party analytics SDKs.

Screenshots

Chrono flip timer4 screens
ClockWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chrono flip timer at none against ClockWork's 1. Chrono flip timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. ClockWork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono flip timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Chrono flip timer versus ClockWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChrono flip timerClockWork
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer书玉 简德华 周

In-app purchases

None

Chrono flip timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClockWork

One-time1
  • ClockWork Pro (Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is Chrono flip timer free?
Chrono flip timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClockWork free?
ClockWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chrono flip timer or ClockWork have ads?
Neither Chrono flip timer nor ClockWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chrono flip timer or ClockWork?
Chrono flip timer ships an update every 2 days, and ClockWork every 2 days. Most recently, Chrono flip timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and ClockWork on November 10, 2026.

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