Comparison

Digital clock[Simple] vs Flip Clock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Digital time display
  • Simple interface
  • Clear readability
Features
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This is a digital clock. very simple.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Digital clock[Simple]4 screens
Flip Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital clock[Simple] at none against Flip Clock's 10. Digital clock[Simple] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (71K vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flip Clock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Digital clock[Simple] asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 71K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Digital clock[Simple]'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Flip Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital clock[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Digital clock[Simple] versus Flip Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital clock[Simple]Flip Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (71K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasanao Baba翠玲 施

Customer experience

Digital clock[Simple]

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Flip Clock

All ratings71,064 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews2,170 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative19.3%

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

None

Digital clock[Simple]

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Flip Clock

One-time10
  • Digital Clock 2$0.99
  • Digital Clock 3$0.99
  • Digital Clock 4$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Digital Clock 5$0.99
  • Digital Clock 6$0.99
  • Simulated Desk Fan 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • More clock skins$0.99
  • Flip Clock Professional Edition$2.99
  • Unlock All Screensavers$9.99

Questions

Is Digital clock[Simple] free?
Digital clock[Simple] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip Clock free?
Flip Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Digital clock[Simple] or Flip Clock?
Digital clock[Simple] is rated higher. Digital clock[Simple] averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.6 from 71K ratings.
Do Digital clock[Simple] or Flip Clock have ads?
Flip Clock shows ads; Digital clock[Simple] does not.
Which is updated more often, Digital clock[Simple] or Flip Clock?
Digital clock[Simple] ships an update every 22 months, and Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, Digital clock[Simple] was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flip Clock on November 3, 2026.

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