Comparison

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock vs Lunar Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock

This app offers an always-on-screen floating timer, stopwatch, Pomodoro timer, and clock using picture-in-picture. It's ideal for tasks requiring precise timing while using other full-screen applications, allowing for easy window manipulation.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture floating windows
  • Always-on-screen timer
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Floating clock
  • Adjustable window position and size
Features
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Pop Out Timer uses picture-in-picture to provide an always on-screen, floating timer, stopwatch, pomodoro, or clock. Perfect for presentations, workouts, cooking, studying, or any task that needs precise timing while using a full-screen app. While in picture-in-picture you can move the window around to any corner, flick it off screen, or resize with a pinch. Customize colors, aspect ratios, sounds, and display options to fit the way you work. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Terms of use: https://thinktapwork.com/tos.html

About

Lunar Timer

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Lunar Timer is a calendar and timer app that notifies you of celestial events — new moons, full moons, and moon transitions. Track the moon's status in real time and stay on top of your schedule. 【Home Screen】 ・Displays the next transition start/end time ・Visual progress bar showing the current phase ・Real-time moon status display (tap to toggle illustrations) 【Push Notifications】 ・Moon transitions: 2 hours before / at start / at end ・New Moon: notified at the exact moment ・Full Moon: notified at a set time on the day of the event *Notification timing is adjusted based on transition periods. ・Automatic silent mode from midnight to 6:00 AM ・Delivered in your device's local time — works worldwide 【Calendar & Reminders Integration】 ・Sync with the default iOS Calendar and Reminders apps ・Register events for the current and next 3 months at once ・Choose your preferred destination list ・Auto-sync: updates to the latest data each month ・Alarm (notification) settings: - Notifications ON: registered at the same timing as push notifications (excludes transition end notifications) - Notifications OFF: registered at each event's start time *For transitions: Calendar registers both start and end times. Reminders register the start time only (end time shown in the title). *Do not delete the Identifier ID in the event notes. It is required for auto-updates and bulk deletion. 【Widgets & Live Activities】 ・Check upcoming events from your home screen without opening the app ・Open the app during a transition to display the end time via Live Activities ・Dynamic Island supported (compatible devices only) 【Premium Plan (Auto-Renewing Subscription)】 ・Ad-free experience ・Annual Schedule (yearly calendar view) ・Annual List (yearly event list) ・Memo feature for each date (quick notes & detailed entries) ■ Subscription Details ・Plan: Premium Plan ・Duration: 1 month (auto-renewing) ・Price: See the in-app purchase screen for pricing in your region. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID. - Automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the renewal date. - Auto-renewal can be managed anytime in your Apple ID settings. - Use "Restore Purchases" to recover premium features after switching devices. This app is an informational tool that displays the timing of lunar events. It does not guarantee any specific results or outcomes. For questions or bug reports, please use the Contact form in the app's Settings screen.

Screenshots

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock4 screens
Lunar Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock at none against Lunar Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Lunar Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock ships an update weekly, Lunar Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock versus Lunar Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Out Timer Stopwatch ClockLunar Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThink Tap WorkATSUKO MOTOYAMA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pop Out Premium Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Pop Out Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pop Out Premium$11.99
1 purchases

Lunar Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock free?
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lunar Timer free?
Lunar Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock or Lunar Timer have ads?
Lunar Timer shows ads; Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock or Lunar Timer?
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock ships an update weekly, and Lunar Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock was updated on September 29, 2026 and Lunar Timer on September 11, 2026.

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