# iCity · 我的日记 vs Floating Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Floating Clock at free with in-app purchases against iCity · 我的日记's subscription. Floating Clock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). iCity · 我的日记's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCity · 我的日记 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Floating Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iCity · 我的日记 against 4.7 for Floating Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of iCity · 我的日记's written reviews are positive against 59% of Floating Clock's.

iCity · 我的日记 ships an update monthly, Floating Clock weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCity · 我的日记 | Floating Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icity/id1067532514/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock/id1546947240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 151 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [Hangzhou OrangeJuice Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509434108) |

## What reviewers say

### iCity · 我的日记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icity/id1067532514)

This app provides a private digital space for journaling, sharing moments with close friends, and discovering new connections through shared interests. It offers a personal profile with Q&A and a world exploration feature to find like-minded individuals.

**Highlights:** Private journaling with text and images, Shared journaling with close friends, Personal profile with Q&A, Discover friends through Q&A matching, Explore world channels for connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCity Pro · 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| iCity Pro · 年度会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 邮箱卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 转生卡 · iCity Pro 专享 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 转生卡 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 🙌 Supportive community
- 📝 Convenient for personal journaling
- 💻 Accessible web version
- 🔒 Sense of privacy and anonymity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional upload issues
- 📹 Lack of video upload functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing user profiles
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💻 Suboptimal tablet/desktop experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send messages to friends
- Diary entries disappearing after posting
- Registration/login issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add video upload capability
- Implement user profile customization
- Improve tablet/desktop optimization
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Add sharing/reposting functionality


### Floating Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock/id1546947240)

This app provides millisecond-precision timing and real-time device monitoring to help users successfully participate in flash sales and secure limited-edition items. It offers features like scheduled auto-jump to sale pages and cross-screen AI translation.

**Highlights:** Millisecond floating clock, Multi-platform time sync, Scheduled auto-jump, Real-time device monitoring, Cross-screen AI translation, Data usage monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Membership | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for ticket booking
- 💡 Floating clock feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Stability issues (black screen, crashes)
- ⚠️ Mandatory internet connection required

**Reported bugs**

- Not compatible with iOS 18
- Floating clock not working with camera app

**Requested features**

- AM/PM time format option
- Android version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCity · 我的日记 free?

iCity · 我的日记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Floating Clock free?

Floating Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCity · 我的日记 or Floating Clock?

iCity · 我的日记 is rated higher. iCity · 我的日记 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Floating Clock averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do iCity · 我的日记 or Floating Clock have ads?

Floating Clock shows ads; iCity · 我的日记 does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCity · 我的日记 or Floating Clock?

iCity · 我的日记 ships an update monthly, and Floating Clock weekly. Most recently, iCity · 我的日记 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Floating Clock on September 24, 2026.

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