Floating Clock vs Floaty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Floating Clock
This app provides a versatile floating window for displaying a digital clock with millisecond precision and customizable text. It's ideal for video recording, offering teleprompter functionality and dynamic island integration.
- Floating digital clock
- Millisecond display
- Dynamic island time display
- Lock screen timer
- Teleprompter functionality
- Customizable text windows
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Floating Clock, a small window floating on the desktop, displays a digital clock, displays any text information, and helps you record short videos. - Display time in seconds on dynamic island and lock screen. - Desktop digital clock, providing millisecond display. - Support 12 hours, 24 hours switch. - Floating teleprompter, small text and script windows for easy video recording. Contact us: cuiling_shi@163.com
Floaty
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Tired of constantly switching between apps? Try this picture-in-picture split-screen assistant designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. It takes the native picture-in-picture feature to the next level, allowing you to watch videos, read documents, or manage to-dos while running other content in floating windows. Truly multitask on a single screen and boost your productivity like never before. Core Features • Preview photos, videos, PDFs, Word files, and more directly in a floating window. Stay focused on work and study. • Display webpages, notes, or novels in floating windows. Adjust font size and color for comfortable reading. • Keep clocks, countdowns, and stopwatches always visible in floating windows. Manage your time efficiently and never miss important moments. • Perfect for replying to messages while watching shows, researching while studying, or referencing documents while working—activate with one tap for various scenarios. Ideal For • Students – Watch lecture videos and jot down notes simultaneously for more effective learning. • Office Workers – Reference documents while writing reports, and stay on track with timers for focused sessions. • Binge-Watchers – Follow your favorite shows in a floating screen while browsing social media or replying to messages. • Multitaskers – Keep all essential content in view without constant app switching. Download now and unlock a new way to use floating split-screen on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a smoother, more efficient experience every time you use your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Floaty at none against Floating Clock's 1. Floaty also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Floating Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Floaty asks for nothing beyond the download.
Floating Clock ships an update every 3 months, Floaty every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Floating Clock | Floaty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 书敏 贾 | 学欢 王 |
In-app purchases
Floating Clock
- Professional Version$0.99
Floaty
No in-app purchases
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