# JW Service vs Floating Clock

The clearest difference is ads: JW Service at none against Floating Clock's shown. JW Service also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Floating Clock's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JW Service sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Floating Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JW Service holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JW Service has 14K ratings behind it against 581, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of JW Service's written reviews are positive against 56% of Floating Clock's.

JW Service ships an update every 5 days, Floating Clock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JW Service | Floating Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-service/id1186640347/reviews)** | [4.5 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock-timer-and-stopwatch/id1545752052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 581 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 55.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bartlomiej Semanczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071928641) | [万其 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486072387) |

## What reviewers say

### JW Service

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-service/id1186640347)

Manage your ministry schedule and track bible reading goals. Features include iCloud syncing, reporting tools, and a built-in timer. Personalize your experience with theme options and map integration.

**Highlights:** iCloud syncing and sharing, Ministry goals and tracking, Bible reading schedule, Service reports and notes, Integrated timer, Address management, Dark mode theme

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Small Tip Every Three Months | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Normal Tip 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Large Tip 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Small Tip 1 Year | $8.49 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for ministry
- 📊 Helpful for tracking and planning service
- 🕰 Useful timer and time management features
- 🗓 Convenient calendar and scheduling
- 🌐 Integrates well with other apps/devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation or UI elements
- 🔧 Lacking some desired features or customization
- 🔄 Sync/data transfer issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar/schedule feature not working
- Time/hours not tracking accurately
- Inability to access certain app sections

**Requested features**

- Add notes/details for return visits
- Separate credit hours from service hours
- Improve territory/address management
- Provide more detailed analytics/reports


### Floating Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock-timer-and-stopwatch/id1545752052)

This app provides a floating clock that can be displayed on top of any other application. It includes a stopwatch, timer, and customizable display styles, offering dynamic desk reminder tools for various timekeeping needs.

**Highlights:** Floating display time on any app, Stopwatch functionality, Timer functionality, Customizable display styles, Flip clock widget, Millisecond display option

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access(Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access(Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good clock, stopwatch, and timer
- 👍 Useful for competitive exam prep
- 👍 Helps with time blindness from ADHD
- 👍 Convenient for presentations and workouts
- 👍 Customizable styles and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pausing issue, time gets added
- 🔍 Too many ads, almost unusable
- 🔍 Broken, difficult to remove
- 🔍 Delay and jumping issues with timer
- 💰 Paywalled basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Stopwatch stops working after some time
- Floating mode loses reset button functionality
- Settings not remembered across launches

**Requested features**

- Add strap watch and milliseconds to stopwatch
- Allow resetting timer while in floating mode
- Increase date font size and allow click-through
- Add multiple timers/stopwatches
- Improve floating window size control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JW Service free?

JW Service 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, JW Service or Floating Clock?

JW Service is rated higher. JW Service averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Floating Clock averages 4.5 from 581 ratings.

### Do JW Service or Floating Clock have ads?

Floating Clock shows ads; JW Service does not.

### Which is updated more often, JW Service or Floating Clock?

JW Service ships an update every 5 days, and Floating Clock every 5 weeks. Most recently, JW Service was updated on September 24, 2026 and Floating Clock on September 25, 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.*