# When vs iFloating Clock

The clearest difference is ads: iFloating Clock at none against When's shown. iFloating Clock also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (193 vs 28). When's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 78%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for When against 4.7 for iFloating Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFloating Clock has 193 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of When's written reviews are positive against 78% of iFloating Clock's.

When ships an update weekly, iFloating Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When | iFloating Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158/reviews) | **[4.7 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifloating-clock-realtime/id1612086645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **193** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [磊 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102462338) | [若愚 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578109292) |

## What reviewers say

### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158)

This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.

**Highlights:** Full-screen classic flip animation, Minimalist design style, Customizable time display (seconds, date, week), 12/24 hour mode switching, Adjustable screen brightness, Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iFloating Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifloating-clock-realtime/id1612086645)

This app provides a customizable floating clock, timer, and countdown that can be displayed over other applications or your desktop. Tailor its appearance with various font, color, and display options for precise timekeeping.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock, timer, and countdown, Seconds and milliseconds display, 12-hour and 24-hour time formats, Resizable floating window, Customizable text color, font, and size, Flashing time separators, Dark and Light mode switching

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Functional UI
- 👍 Customizable appearance (color, style, font)
- 👍 Floating timer works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls not in floating window
- 👎 Limited resizing options
- 👎 Floating window not useful for short timers
- 👎 Only 24-hour time display
- 👎 No vibration on countdown completion

**Requested features**

- Resizable display/text box
- Start/Reset button in floating window
- Tap to start/pause in floating window
- 12-hour time option
- Adjust countdown time via hyperlink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is When free?

When is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iFloating Clock free?

iFloating Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, When or iFloating Clock?

iFloating Clock is rated higher. When averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while iFloating Clock averages 4.7 from 193 ratings.

### Do When or iFloating Clock have ads?

When shows ads; iFloating Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, When or iFloating Clock?

When ships an update weekly, and iFloating Clock every 2 months. Most recently, When was updated on October 18, 2026 and iFloating Clock on October 17, 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.*