FlipCloc
A beautiful, extremely
customizable flip clock
FlipCloc is designed to bring the tactile, nostalgic charm of a classic mechanical split-flap clock to modern screens. Crafted with relentless attention to detail, right from the physics-based flipping motion to thoughtfully designed features that cultivate deep focus and elevate your desktop aesthetic.
Whether you're studying, working, gaming, or turning an idle display into a distraction-free screensaver, FlipCloc seamlessly adapts to your workflow. Available on the web, Windows, and as a native macOS App Store application.
Experience FlipCloc
A fully interactive, live instance of FlipCloc embedded directly into this case study. Feel the authentic mechanical flip cadence, explore custom color themes, or trigger Pomodoro focus sprints.
Built with modern WebGL shaders and GPU-accelerated canvas primitives, FlipCloc renders 60 frames per second with near-zero CPU footprint.
Four Modes for Deep Work
FlipCloc integrates essential time management tools into one unified, minimalist interface. Seamlessly transition between ambient timekeeping, focused sprints, and stopwatch tracking.
72+ Styles • Infinite Combos
From retro mid-century split-flap boards to futuristic glowing cyber-glass, FlipCloc offers exhaustive visual customization. Users can configure colors, fonts, flap radii, and ambient background animations.
Flap & Digit Strokes
FlipCloc gives users granular control to add outlines separately to both flaps and digits. Choose from Solid, Gradient, and Reflected stroke styles that mathematically adapt to custom corner radii, card sizes, and thickness levels.
OLED Protection & Efficiency
Engineered to run 24/7 with zero degradation or memory leaks. FlipCloc features intelligent micro-pixel shifting to safeguard modern OLED and Retina displays from burn-in, while maintaining a smooth 60 fps motion rate with minimal GPU overhead.
Acoustic Soundscapes
Authentic mechanical split-flap recordings accompany each minute flip, paired with a library of calming background soundscapes—rain on glass, crackling fireplace embers, and deep forest breeze—to anchor deep work sessions.
