Split‑Flap Board

Retro split‑flap
board & display.
Now on iPhone,
iPad,
and Apple TV.

Create rotating announcements with authentic split-flap display animation and sound. Free to start. Optional one‑time premium — no subscriptions, no ads, no tracking.

Minimum OS: iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, tvOS 15+.

Split‑Flap Board at a farmer's market
Split‑Flap Board on iPad
Split‑Flap Board on iPhone
Split‑Flap Board display
New Theme

Introducing Word Matrix

A sophisticated new theme inspired by the iconic QLOCKTWO clock. Messages illuminate word‑by‑word within an elegant letter grid.

Word Matrix theme displaying a custom message with illuminated words

Custom Messages

Word Matrix theme displaying the current time in word format

Time Display

Progressive Illumination

Words fade in one at a time, creating an elegant reveal effect with customizable timing.

Multiple Palettes

Choose from Metamorphite Slate, Minimal Black, or Milk & Ink color schemes.

Smart Layouts

Automatically sizes the grid to maximize readability based on your message content.

Word Matrix is included with premium features

Available on your favorite Apple devices

iPhone

Edit, preview, and present your split-flap board on the go. Minimum iOS 18+.

iPad

Bigger canvas for split-flap message boards. Minimum iPadOS 18+.

Apple TV

Hands‑free playback in any space. Minimum tvOS 15+.

Screen mirror

Hands‑free playback in any space. Minimum tvOS 15+.

Features

Included for free

  • Authentic split‑flap board animation and synchronized sound
  • Unlimited messages & lines (screen‑size dependent)
  • Customizable cycle time for each message
  • Live Weather feed
  • Live Stocks feed
  • On‑device only — no accounts, no cloud
  • No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking.

Premium (optional, one‑time)

  • Message Formatting — colors, emoji, custom formatting
  • Message Scheduling — display at specific times/dates
  • Themes & Backgrounds — Word Matrix, LED, Retro Diner, and more
  • Fullscreen Mode — immersive displays

One‑time purchase. Only $0.99 USD. Purchases handled securely by the App Store.

Perfect for any venue

Office welcome board with rotating messages
Office & Lobby Welcome Boards
Coffee shop board showing specials on a split‑flap display
Cafés & Retail Displays
Classroom board with study prompts
Classrooms & Study Spaces
Conference room board with team announcements
Events & Conference Rooms
Coffee cart menu board with split-flap display
Menu Boards & Signage
Outdoor promo display at a farmer's market using split-flap board
Promo Displays
Word Matrix display in a museum-style setting
Museum Worthy
Word Matrix display in a living room
Living Room

What's next

  • Continued expansion of themes inspired by iconic designs and user interests
  • Refinements to animations, accessibility, and performance
  • Adding Apple Intelligence for dynamic messages based on prompts
  • Quality‑of‑life updates for editing and organization

Have a feature request? Tell us.

Ready to flip?

Download Split‑Flap Board for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Start free; upgrade anytime.