Super Clock vs Desktop Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Clock
This app offers a collection of beautifully designed analog clock faces. It also displays your current location, weather information, and a 4-day forecast. Explore various unique clock styles, including one inspired by Swiss Federal Railways and a 'Girl Clock'.
- Pixel-perfect analog clock faces
- Location display
- Current weather information
- 4-day weather forecast
- Unique clock designs
- Swiss Federal Railways clock face
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Super Clock turns time into a beautiful part of your space. Choose from carefully designed analog clock faces for iPhone and iPad, from the clean order of Swiss rail clocks to expressive families inspired by color, instruments, stars, and classic materials. Each family has its own dial, markers, hands, and atmosphere. Browse naturally: • Long-press the clock or pinch inward with two fingers to open the face selector. • Swipe inward from either screen edge to switch themes in the current family. • Tap the clock to give it more room and hide supporting information. Save favorite face and theme combinations for quick access. Create a static clock image to save or share. Make it yours with time format, second-hand style, always-on display, hourly and half-hourly chimes, and other preferences. The layout adapts to portrait and landscape on both iPhone and iPad. Some faces and themes are free. Additional faces and features are available through monthly, yearly, and lifetime Pro options. Purchases can be restored from the Membership page. Focus is a Pro feature. Choose a duration, pause and resume, and follow progress on the dial. Without Pro, subscription options are shown before entering Focus. Terms of Use: https://sixplus.notion.site/SuperClock-English-Terms-of-Use-3da2297c5ac18181a19efee3547b72fb
Desktop Flip Clock
This app offers a classic desktop clock experience for your iPhone, featuring time reporting with voice announcements, world time zones, customizable alarms, and visually appealing themes. It includes helpful features like Picture in Picture and burn-in protection for extended use.
- Hourly voice time announcements
- World time zone support
- Repeat alarms
- Multiple clock themes
- Picture in Picture mode
- Burn-in protection
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Discover Our Enchanting Desktop Clock App for Your Classic iPhone – A Timeless Essential! * Available on iOS 9 and above. * Time Reporting: * Quickly check the time with a double-tap. * Enjoy hourly voice announcements for a hands-free experience. * Supports multiple languages for your convenience. * World Time: * Seamlessly switch between different time zones. * Alarm: * Set countdown alarms for timely reminders. * Utilize repeat alarms for recurring notifications. * Themes: * Choose from a selection of visually stunning clock themes. * Additional Features: * Picture in Picture. * Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. * Adjust screen brightness effortlessly with a simple slide. * Burn-in Protection: Automatically cycle backgrounds or dim the screen periodically to prevent screen burn-in and keep your display safe during long usage. Explore a world of convenience, stay punctual with customizable alarms, and enhance your clock with beautiful themes. Download now and embrace the magic of time! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Desktop Flip Clock at 4.6 against Super Clock's 3.7. Desktop Flip Clock also leads on ratings volume (191 vs 35) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Super Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Super Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Desktop Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Desktop Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Flip Clock has 191 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Super Clock's written reviews are positive against 74% of Desktop Flip Clock's.
Super Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Desktop Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Clock | Desktop Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (35 ratings) | 4.6 (191 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 191 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | 祖元 周 | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Super Clock
Desktop Flip Clock
Bugs and requests
Super Clock
Reported bugs
10 issues- Black screen display on iOS 13 and newer versions
- Grayed out clock face after app updates
- Weather function broken, shows UFO icon instead of data
- International custom city weather support removed
- Temperature stuck at 57 degrees or fails to update
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- Flickering display with incomplete clock face rendering
- Language settings revert to Chinese unexpectedly
- Altitude readings vary by 50+ feet despite unchanged location
- App icon does not display real-time
- Blinking 'Surprise' element cannot be disabled
Requested features
10 requests- Digital time display option with seconds
- Fahrenheit temperature option (not just Celsius)
- Grandfather clock or vintage wind-up clock styles
- Ability to disable location services permanently without nagging
- Apple Watch app compatibility
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- Ticking sound for second hand
- Adjustable brightness per clock face
- Real-time clock display on app icon
- Alarm functionality
- Screen saver mode
Desktop Flip Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Super Clock
- Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
- Yearly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Discount upgrade$0.99
- Lifetime Membership$29.99
Desktop Flip Clock
- Lifetime Premium$7.99
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