# Fliqlo vs HOTO

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fliqlo | HOTO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fliqlo/id900833042/reviews)** | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoto/id1631957908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuji Adachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/549135474) | [Shanghai HOTO Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631957910) |

## What reviewers say

### Fliqlo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fliqlo/id900833042)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Minimal and chic
- ⏱️ Intentionally simple
- 🕰️ Great looking clock
- 🔍 Useful for studying/work
- 🆒 One of the first apps I got

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Instant crash on iPad M4
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Can't use as Lock Screen
- 🔍 Just an app, not a screensaver
- 🌈 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't support standby mode
- Incompatible with macOS Sonoma
- Doesn't work as a Lock Screen

**Requested features**

- Change font color
- Edit background and add text
- Add widgets for iPhone/iPad
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Automatic dark/light mode


### HOTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoto/id1631957908)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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