SimpleClock. vs Desktop Flip Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleClock.
This utility app provides a visually appealing and easy-to-read display of the current time. It offers a clean interface for quick time checks.
- Clear time display
- Visually appealing interface
- Easy to see
- Simple functionality
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What SimpleClock can do is display the time but it looks great and easy to see.
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 in-app purchases: SimpleClock. at none against Desktop Flip Clock's 1. SimpleClock. also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). Desktop Flip Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (191 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Desktop Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleClock. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desktop Flip Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Flip Clock has 191 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 74% positive.
SimpleClock. ships an update every 7 months, Desktop Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleClock. | Desktop Flip Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (191 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 74.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 191 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Kazuo Sakamoto | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
SimpleClock.
Desktop Flip Clock
In-app purchases
SimpleClock.
No in-app purchases
Desktop Flip Clock
- Lifetime Premium$7.99
Questions
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