# Clock Widget with Seconds Live vs LCT Floating Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Clock Widget with Seconds Live at none against LCT Floating Timer's shown. Clock Widget with Seconds Live also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). LCT Floating Timer's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 24%) and ratings volume (288 vs 42). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Widget with Seconds Live 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Clock Widget with Seconds Live against 4.5 for LCT Floating Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LCT Floating Timer has 288 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Clock Widget with Seconds Live's written reviews are positive against 53% of LCT Floating Timer's.

Clock Widget with Seconds Live ships an update monthly, LCT Floating Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Widget with Seconds Live | LCT Floating Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-with-seconds-live/id1560484096/reviews) | [4.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lct-floating-timer-stopwatch/id1632166596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **288** |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barys Bandarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534720809) | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Widget with Seconds Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-with-seconds-live/id1560484096)

Enhance your device's home screen and standby mode with a wide array of stylish and realistic clock widgets. Choose from diverse designs like flip clocks and Nixie tubes, and customize time zones for global connectivity. Unlock premium features for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Home screen and standby widgets, Full-screen clock mode, Customizable time zones, Variety of clock styles (Flip, Digital, Nixie), Calendar integration, Realistic clock designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing UI design
- 👁️ Large, easy-to-read lettering
- 🎨 Multiple clock face options available
- 📅 Displays date and day of week
- ⚙️ Customizable widget backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget freezes and stops updating time
- ⏰ Time display lags behind actual time
- 🔄 Requires manual refresh to show current time
- 🎨 Background changes don't apply to widget
- 💰 Expensive pricing ($9.99-$18 for basic features)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget freezes periodically and stops updating
- Time doesn't update unless app is opened
- Widget displays incorrect or delayed time
- Background customization doesn't persist on widget
- Widget won't appear on home screen

**Requested features**

- Add seconds display to home screen widget
- Time zone selection and support
- Ability to use custom photos as backgrounds
- Font and color customization options
- Analog clock face options


### 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 Widget with Seconds Live free?

Clock Widget with Seconds Live 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 Widget with Seconds Live or LCT Floating Timer?

Clock Widget with Seconds Live and LCT Floating Timer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 42 and 288 ratings respectively.

### Do Clock Widget with Seconds Live or LCT Floating Timer have ads?

LCT Floating Timer shows ads; Clock Widget with Seconds Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Widget with Seconds Live or LCT Floating Timer?

Clock Widget with Seconds Live ships an update monthly, and LCT Floating Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Clock Widget with Seconds Live was updated on September 30, 2026 and LCT Floating Timer on September 27, 2026.

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