# MD Clock vs Floating Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Floating Clock at free with in-app purchases against MD Clock's subscription. Floating Clock also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). MD Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 19). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MD Clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Floating Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Floating Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MD Clock has 6.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MD Clock ships an update every 11 days, Floating Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Clock | Floating Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock-stw-and-countdown/id1548400822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 384 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [贵东 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501632193) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464)

A beautifully designed digital clock app offering a variety of themes and customization options. It supports dynamic widgets, StandBy mode, and multiple timers and alarms, enhancing your workspace and daily routines.

**Highlights:** 24 exquisite themes, Liquid Glass design adaptation, Customizable widgets, StandBy mode support, Multiple timers and alarms, Refined animation and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Clock Premium (1 MONTH) | $0.99 | per month |
| MD Clock Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MD Clock Premium (1 YEAR) | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Black white & grey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| AllTools | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Clocks | $5.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Useful widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Majority of features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 📦 Limited free clock options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not loading properly
- Clock time inaccuracies
- Subscription issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free clock designs
- Allow customization of widget backgrounds
- Implement multi-timezone support
- Integrate with Apple Music for alarm tones


### Floating Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock-stw-and-countdown/id1548400822)

This digital clock tool offers stopwatch and countdown functionality, allowing it to be suspended over any app or mobile desktop. Customize the background and font of the floating window for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Floating clock overlay, Stopwatch functionality, Countdown timer, Customizable background, Customizable font, Suspends over other apps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP month | $6.49 | per month |
| VIP year | $29.49 | per year |
| VIP | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MD Clock free?

MD Clock 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, MD Clock or Floating Clock?

Floating Clock is rated higher. MD Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Floating Clock averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do MD Clock or Floating Clock have ads?

Floating Clock shows ads; MD Clock does not.

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

MD Clock ships an update every 11 days, and Floating Clock fortnightly. Most recently, MD Clock was updated on September 26, 2026 and Floating Clock on July 7, 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.*