# Clock Widgets in Standby Mode vs LCT Floating Timer

The clearest difference is rating: LCT Floating Timer at 4.5 against Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's 4.2. LCT Floating Timer also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 43%). Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LCT Floating Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LCT Floating Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 288 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's written reviews are positive against 53% of LCT Floating Timer's.

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode ships an update every 2 months, LCT Floating Timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Widgets in Standby Mode | LCT Floating Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widgets-in-standby-mode/id1556804550/reviews) | **[4.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lct-floating-timer-stopwatch/id1632166596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **288** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widgets-in-standby-mode/id1556804550)

Display a real-time digital clock on your mobile device's desktop and lock screen. This app offers second-by-second updates, multiple theme styles, and an hourly chime with a human voice. It can show the time on your home screen, lock screen, dynamic island, and standby screen.

**Highlights:** Real-time digital clock display, Second-by-second updates, Multiple theme styles, Hourly chime with human voice, Home screen, lock screen, dynamic island, standby screen display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Good price for pro
- 👍 Digital clock with seconds
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working on standby
- 🐛 Deceptive description
- 🐛 Lacking features in pro
- 🐛 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Typo on home screen

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on standby
- Contradictory time announcement (e.g., 6 AM/PM)
- App not working on some phones
- Lock screen widget display issues (iOS 18)
- Time display too small on lock screen

**Requested features**

- Add font customization options
- More color selection variety (slide, RGB)
- More date styles below time
- More variety of styles for pro version
- Add male voice options for time announcement


### LCT Floating Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lct-floating-timer-stopwatch/id1632166596)

This app offers a versatile timer and clock utility that can be displayed persistently on your device's screen, even on top of other applications. It features millisecond accuracy, a stopwatch, and countdown timers for various events.

**Highlights:** Floating timer on main screen, Always-on-top display, Millisecond accurate clock, Stopwatch functionality, Countdown timer, Dynamic island integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for speed running
- 👍 Floating window shows other clocks
- 👍 Low price to remove ads
- 👍 Great functionality
- 👍 Nice and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Obnoxious popup ads
- 👎 Ads make floating timer useless
- 👎 Floating window controls not working
- 👎 Inconsistent lock screen clock
- 👎 No support or instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Popup ads every 5 seconds
- Floating window cannot control start/stop
- Lock screen clock inconsistent with unlocked clock
- Floating clock does not work
- Pause and reset buttons on floating timer do not work

**Requested features**

- Allow color change for floating window
- Half width window option
- Smaller font size for smaller window
- Add button to start/stop timer on floating window
- Add timer minutes/seconds to countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Widgets in Standby Mode free?

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LCT Floating Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or LCT Floating Timer?

LCT Floating Timer is rated higher. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while LCT Floating Timer averages 4.5 from 288 ratings.

### Do Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or LCT Floating Timer have ads?

Both Clock Widgets in Standby Mode and LCT Floating Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or LCT Floating Timer?

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode ships an update every 2 months, and LCT Floating Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode was updated on September 27, 2026 and LCT Floating Timer on September 27, 2026.

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