# DClock vs Floating Clock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DClock at 7.9K against Floating Clock's 581. DClock also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Floating Clock's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DClock against 4.5 for Floating Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DClock has 7.9K ratings behind it against 581, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of DClock's written reviews are positive against 56% of Floating Clock's.

DClock ships an update every 3 weeks, Floating Clock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DClock | Floating Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dclock-digital-flip-clock/id1525347157/reviews)** | [4.5 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock-timer-and-stopwatch/id1545752052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 581 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 55.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen ShenZhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871974307) | [万其 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486072387) |

## What reviewers say

### DClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dclock-digital-flip-clock/id1525347157)

This app provides a visually appealing digital flip clock with a minimalist design and customizable themes. It offers useful widgets for your home screen, a floating clock option, and integrated tools like a Pomodoro timer and white noise generator to aid focus. It can also display health data like step count.

**Highlights:** Minimalist flip clock design, iOS 14 widgets, Customizable clock themes, White noise generator, Pomodoro timer, Floating clock, Alarm clock with custom music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Account | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient clock
- 👍 Customizable clock face
- 💡 Helpful for kids learning time
- 🚀 Instant military time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect time display
- 🐛 Widgets not updating correctly
- 🐛 Daylight savings issues
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🔒 Paid features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating in real-time
- Clock freezing or displaying wrong time
- Incompatibility with iOS 16
- Customization options not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add transparent background option
- Option to remove seconds from widget
- Support for multiple time zones
- Ability to export Pomodoro timer history
- Sync settings across devices


### 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 DClock free?

DClock 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, DClock or Floating Clock?

DClock is rated higher. DClock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Floating Clock averages 4.5 from 581 ratings.

### Do DClock or Floating Clock have ads?

Both DClock and Floating Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DClock or Floating Clock?

DClock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Floating Clock every 5 weeks. Most recently, DClock was updated on September 23, 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.*