Digital clock[Simple] vs Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Digital clock[Simple]
A straightforward digital clock application designed for simplicity. It displays the current time in a clear, easy-to-read format. Ideal for users who need a no-fuss timekeeping tool.
- Digital time display
- Simple interface
- Clear readability
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This is a digital clock. very simple.
Flip Clock
This app provides a classic digital clock widget for your device's home, lock, and standby screens. It offers features like displaying seconds, a calendar, customizable themes, and various timekeeping tools including alarms, timers, and stopwatches. It can also function as a screensaver when charging.
- Display seconds on multiple screens
- Full screen time and date
- Smart alarm clock
- Timer and stopwatch
- Countdown to target dates
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Customizable widget signatures
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into a stylish, functional retro flip clock. Whether you need a sleek desk clock for your workspace, a soothing nightstand clock, or a personalized focus timer, Flip Clock brings classic minimalism and personal flair to your everyday workflow. Perfect for StandBy mode, Lock Screen widgets, and full-screen focus sessions. ◆ Aesthetic Clock and StandBy Mode - Full-Screen Flip Clock: Vintage flip animation with customizable themes. - OLED Burn-In Protection: Built-in pixel shifting technology protects your screen during long always-on sessions. - Show Seconds Everywhere: Real-time seconds display on Home Screen, Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy mode. - Smart Auto-Launch: Automatically turns into a screensaver when charging. - 12/24 Hour Formats: Toggle easily with flexible date and calendar displays. ◆ Custom Signatures and Aesthetic Widgets - Personal Signatures Anywhere: Add custom text, mottoes, or signatures directly in the app and on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets. - Aesthetic Widgets: Beautiful, customizable widgets featuring clock, calendar, and your personal text. - Multiple Clock Themes: Personalize colors, fonts, and styles for any desk setup. ◆ Focus, Timers and Productivity Tools - Count-up and Countdown Timers: Flexible stopwatch count-up timers and precise countdown timers for workouts, study sessions, and daily tasks. - Pomodoro Technique: Stay in the flow zone with integrated study and work interval timers. - Floating Stopwatch: Keep a live floating timer widget over other apps. - Event Countdown: Track big upcoming moments like New Year's, exams, birthdays, and holidays. - White Noise Player: Soothing background sounds to boost concentration or help you sleep. ◆ Smart Alarms and Online Music Ringtones - Rich Online Music Library: Choose from a wide selection of online music tracks, ambient sounds, and ringtones to wake up your way. - Smart Volume Control: Alarms that gently wake you up by automatically adjusting volume gradually. - Hourly Chime: Friendly voice/sound timekeeping on the hour. Upgrade your desk setup and daily routine today with Flip Clock!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital clock[Simple] at none against Flip Clock's 3. Digital clock[Simple] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (69K vs 1). On price and device support 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. Flip Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Digital clock[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.
Digital clock[Simple] holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Digital clock[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, Flip Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digital clock[Simple] | Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (69K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 69K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masanao Baba | 翠玲 施 |
Customer experience
Digital clock[Simple]
Flip Clock
Bugs and requests
Digital clock[Simple]
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flip Clock
Reported bugs
4 issues- Clock freezing or not updating correctly
- Alarm issues (not triggering, unable to disable)
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and OS versions
- Unlock/restore purchase bugs
Requested features
5 requests- More clock face and color options
- Automatic dark/light mode switching
- Ability to set clock as device wallpaper
- Improved alarm functionality and customization
- Seamless integration with other devices
In-app purchases
Digital clock[Simple]
No in-app purchases
Flip Clock
- Remove Ads$0.99
- More clock skins$0.99
- Premium Version$2.99
Questions
Is Digital clock[Simple] free?
Is Flip Clock free?
Which has better reviews, Digital clock[Simple] or Flip Clock?
Do Digital clock[Simple] or Flip Clock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Digital clock[Simple] or Flip Clock?
Other comparisons
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