Comparison

Chrono flip timer vs Flip Clock Simple

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.

About

Flip Clock Simple

Features
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Flip Clock Simple is a quiet clock for a desk, nightstand, tablet, or spare screen. The large animated display shows the local time and date without an account, advertising, or distractions. Swipe to either side when you need more than the time: • Set a Pomodoro work and break timer. • Start a meditation timer with optional interval bells. • Dim the display for a dark room. • Rotate between portrait and landscape layouts. Your brightness and timer preferences stay on your device. The app has no login, analytics, advertising, cloud sync, or tracking. It works without an internet connection. Flip Clock Simple is free. This release contains no purchases or subscriptions.

Screenshots

Chrono flip timer4 screens
Flip Clock Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Flip Clock Simple at 13.0 against Chrono flip timer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Chrono flip timer versus Flip Clock Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChrono flip timerFlip Clock Simple
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerä¹¦ēŽ‰ 简Sumit Sen

In-app purchases

None

Chrono flip timer

No in-app purchases

None

Flip Clock Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chrono flip timer free?
Chrono flip timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip Clock Simple free?
Flip Clock Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chrono flip timer or Flip Clock Simple have ads?
Neither Chrono flip timer nor Flip Clock Simple shows ads.

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