# Super Clock vs Desktop Flip Clock

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Clock | Desktop Flip Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-clock-analog-faces/id719612715/reviews) | **[4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-flip-clock/id1508827020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 331 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [祖元 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/584662783) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-clock-analog-faces/id719612715)

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'.

**Highlights:** Pixel-perfect analog clock faces, Location display, Current weather information, 4-day weather forecast, Unique clock designs, Swiss Federal Railways clock face

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Discount upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Attractive, elegant clock designs with variety of styles
- 👁️ Large, easy-to-read display suitable for bedside use
- 🎨 Multiple customizable clock face options
- ⚡ Low power consumption, efficient for always-on displays
- 🌡️ Weather and location information integrated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or displays black screen on newer iOS versions
- 💰 Paid version still shows ads despite payment
- 🚫 Intrusive reminders and notifications distract from clock display
- 📍 Location services nag repeatedly for weather features
- 🌐 Language settings switch to Chinese/Asian characters unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Desktop Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-flip-clock/id1508827020)

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.

**Highlights:** Hourly voice time announcements, World time zone support, Repeat alarms, Multiple clock themes, Picture in Picture mode, Burn-in protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Clock free?

Super Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Desktop Flip Clock free?

Desktop Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Super Clock or Desktop Flip Clock?

Desktop Flip Clock is rated higher. Super Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Desktop Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 191 ratings.

### Do Super Clock or Desktop Flip Clock have ads?

Neither Super Clock nor Desktop Flip Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Clock or Desktop Flip Clock?

Super Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Desktop Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, Super Clock was updated on October 15, 2026 and Desktop Flip Clock on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*