Comparison

Fliqlo vs FlipClock

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

Head to head
About

Fliqlo

This app offers a minimalist digital flip clock experience, replicating the aesthetic of vintage mechanical clocks. Its large, highly visible display and monochrome design blend seamlessly into any environment, serving as both a functional timepiece and a decorative element. Enjoy customizable display options and a focus on unobtrusive utility.

Highlights
  • Vintage flip clock design
  • Minimalist aesthetic
  • Large, visible display
  • 12/24 hour format
  • Portrait/landscape mode
  • Dimmable display
  • Optional seconds display
Features
Currently charting
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Fliqlo® is a pioneering flip clock app, recreating the mechanical, vintage feel of flip clocks with a simple, minimalist design. The macOS version has been popular for over 20 years as a screensaver module with a design that has remained unchanged since its first release in 2002, and this iOS/iPadOS version has the exact same design. The highly visible font and large display make it easy to see the time even from a distance. The understated monotone matte black finish won’t distract you or hinder your productivity during extended use in your daily life or at work. When displayed in full screen, it blends seamlessly into the device and your living space, like a minimalist piece of interior decor. This is why photos of the app are often shared on social media as part of a room’s interior, rather than just screenshots. FEATURES: - Switchable between 12/24 hour display - Switchable between portrait and landscape mode - Option to display seconds when tapping the screen - Dimmable - Flaps can be displayed/hidden - Display size can be reduced - Sleep Timer to activate the device’s auto-lock settings after a certain time NOTES: - This app does not start automatically like macOS screensaver. - This clock cannot replace your device’s Lock Screen or StandBy mode. - Your device’s auto-lock is disabled while this clock is active in the foreground. TERMS OF USE: https://fliqlo.com/store/terms-of-use.html

About

FlipClock

This app displays a large, modern digital clock with a gentle flipping animation. Customize time formats, orientation, brightness, and choose from multiple clock styles for a personalized display.

Highlights
  • 12/24 hour format toggle
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
  • In-app brightness control
  • Second display on/off
  • Multiple clock styles
Features
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It is a pure product that blends modernity with simplicity, making time flip gently Features: - Switch between 12/24 hours - Toggle between portrait and landscape - In-app brightness adjustment - Sync with iPhone/iPad - Support second show and hide - Contains multiple clock styles

Screenshots

Fliqlo4 screens
FlipClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlipClock at Free against Fliqlo's $0.99. FlipClock also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Fliqlo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 40). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FlipClock is free to download; Fliqlo costs $0.99 up front. Fliqlo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FlipClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fliqlo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fliqlo has 2.3K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Fliqlo's written reviews are positive against 92% of FlipClock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fliqlo ships an update monthly, FlipClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Fliqlo versus FlipClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFliqloFlipClock
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.6 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better40
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji Adachi项羽 冀

Customer experience

Fliqlo

All ratings2,339 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews703 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative43.1%

FlipClock

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Fliqlo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't support standby mode
  • Incompatible with macOS Sonoma
  • Doesn't work as a Lock Screen

Requested features

6 requests
  • Change font color
  • Edit background and add text
  • Add widgets for iPhone/iPad
  • Add support for Apple Watch
  • Automatic dark/light mode
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  • Show date and weather info

FlipClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fliqlo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
1 purchases

FlipClock

One-time1
  • FlipClock Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Fliqlo free?
Fliqlo costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FlipClock free?
FlipClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fliqlo or FlipClock?
Fliqlo is rated higher. Fliqlo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while FlipClock averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.
Do Fliqlo or FlipClock have ads?
FlipClock shows ads; Fliqlo does not.
Which is updated more often, Fliqlo or FlipClock?
Fliqlo ships an update monthly, and FlipClock every 2 months. Most recently, Fliqlo was updated on October 29, 2026 and FlipClock on October 24, 2026.

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