# Clock mini vs Flip Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Clock mini at 5.0 against Flip Clock's 4.4. Clock mini also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 45%) and device support (5 vs 3). Flip Clock's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock mini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Flip Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Clock has 354 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Clock mini's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flip Clock's.

Clock mini ships an update every 5 weeks, Flip Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock mini | Flip Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680/reviews)** | [4.4 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-digital-and-retro/id1498495124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680)

This app provides a world clock, allowing users to track time in multiple cities with customizable clock faces. It offers a gallery of designs and a subscription option for full access.

**Highlights:** World clock for multiple cities, Customizable clock faces, Clock face gallery, In-app purchases for clock faces, Subscription for full access

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock mini Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Clock mini Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Clock mini Plus Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |


### Flip Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-clock-digital-and-retro/id1498495124)

This free app transforms your device into a stylish flip clock with animated time displays. Customize colors and use it as a Pomodoro timer to enhance your workspace or bedside table.

**Highlights:** Animated flip clock display, Customizable font color, Customizable background color, Pomodoro timer functionality, Nightstand mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Nice looking
- ✨ Lovely styling
- 👍 Good customization options
- 🎶 Pleasant flip and tick sounds
- 🥰 Helpful for scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Time freezes or lags
- 💸 Expected more customization for the price
- 😠 Cannot customize fully without paying
- 🔊 Annoying clicking sound (paid feature)
- 📉 Numbers get smaller in landscape mode

**Reported bugs**

- Time freezes and lags
- Numbers don't display properly
- Numbers get smaller in landscape mode
- White bar is constantly on

**Requested features**

- Option for day of the week and time
- Full customization without payment
- Remove clicking sound from free version
- Numbers more spread out


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock mini free?

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

### Is Flip Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock mini or Flip Clock?

Clock mini is rated higher. Clock mini averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Flip Clock averages 4.4 from 354 ratings.

### Do Clock mini or Flip Clock have ads?

Neither Clock mini nor Flip Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock mini or Flip Clock?

Clock mini ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flip Clock monthly. Most recently, Clock mini was updated on November 3, 2026 and Flip Clock on November 7, 2026.

---

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