# Floating Clock vs Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Floating Clock at 4.7 against Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget's 3.5. Floating Clock also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Floating Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Floating Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Floating Clock has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Floating Clock ships an update fortnightly, Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Floating Clock | Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-clock-stw-and-countdown/id1548400822/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-desk-clock-and-widget/id6443995614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [贵东 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501632193) | [小玲 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651234772) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-desk-clock-and-widget/id6443995614)

Transform your device into a customizable bedside clock with various themes and dynamic backgrounds. Enjoy features like fullscreen display, seconds with three decimal places, and picture-in-picture functionality. Set countdowns with sound reminders for important events.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen clock display (horizontal/vertical), Customizable clock themes and dynamic backgrounds, Seconds display with three decimal places, Picture-in-picture functionality, Countdown timers with sound reminders, Phone standby mode for charging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Widget Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Live Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| PIP Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| lifetime membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Floating Clock free?

Floating Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget free?

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Floating Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget?

Floating Clock is rated higher. Floating Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Floating Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget have ads?

Both Floating Clock and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Floating Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget?

Floating Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Floating Clock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget on October 24, 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.*