Comparison

Fliqlo vs HOTO

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

HOTO

Connects to a smart laser rangefinder to manage device settings, control functions, and update firmware. It allows for data recording and measurement drawing.

Highlights
  • Device pairing
  • Device control
  • Firmware updates
  • Data recording
  • Measurement drawing
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可以连接小猴智能激光测距仪Pro,提供设备配网、设备控制、固件升级、数据记录,绘制测量

Screenshots

Fliqlo4 screens
HOTO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HOTO at Free against Fliqlo's $0.99. HOTO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Fliqlo's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 20 months). On ads 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

HOTO is free to download; Fliqlo costs $0.99 up front. Fliqlo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HOTO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fliqlo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fliqlo has 2.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Fliqlo's written reviews are positive against 24% of HOTO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fliqlo ships an update monthly, HOTO every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Fliqlo versus HOTO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFliqloHOTO
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better2.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better10
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji AdachiShanghai HOTO Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Fliqlo

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

HOTO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%

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

HOTO

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
None

HOTO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fliqlo free?
Fliqlo costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HOTO free?
HOTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fliqlo or HOTO?
Fliqlo is rated higher. Fliqlo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while HOTO averages 2.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Fliqlo or HOTO have ads?
Neither Fliqlo nor HOTO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fliqlo or HOTO?
Fliqlo ships an update monthly, and HOTO every 20 months. Most recently, Fliqlo was updated on October 29, 2026 and HOTO on October 24, 2026.

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