Comparison

Sidebar | Fast Notes vs FloatClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sidebar | Fast Notes

Quickly capture thoughts and ideas without the need for organization. Entries are timestamped logs that can be tagged as to-dos or personal wins/losses. Syncs across devices with custom themes and a stealth mode.

Highlights
  • Instant note capture
  • Timestamped entries
  • To-do list integration
  • Personal scoreboard
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom themes
  • Stealth mode
Features
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Open. Type. Done. Sidebar opens with the keyboard ready, so you can catch an idea in seconds and get back to what you were doing. No folders, no file names, no formatting. Just get it down before it's gone. EVERY ENTRY IS A LOG Notes are quick, timestamped logs, not documents. Add a tag when one needs to do more: - Todo: adds it to your task list - Win or Loss: counts toward your scoreboard - Love: marks the ideas worth coming back to KEEP SCORE Track wins and losses for anything: running, flossing, screen time. Your scoreboard shows what's on track and what needs attention. MAKE IT YOURS Choose any color for your theme. AND A FEW EXTRAS - Widget: pin an idea to your home screen - Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Stealth Mode: keep sensitive notes private - Time Travel: revisit a random day

About

FloatClock

This app keeps a clock visible on your screen using Picture in Picture mode. It's ideal for tracking flash sales, managing timers, and staying on schedule for events with customizable countdowns and notifications.

Highlights
  • PiP floating clock with second/tenth display
  • Rush sale countdown timer
  • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Local reminders and notifications
  • Countdown, stopwatch, and Pomodoro timers
  • Customizable themes and color palettes
Features
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Time floats on your screen. Flash sales, handled. FloatClock is built for anyone who needs a clock always visible—especially flash sales on Taobao, JD, limited drops, and live stream giveaways. Powered by iOS Picture in Picture. You start PiP manually for a stable, App Store–compliant experience. 【PiP Floating Clock】 Start the floating window with one tap. Current time ticks every second while you shop, watch videos, or take classes—no need to switch back to the clock app. Millisecond display and multiple themes supported. 【Rush / Flash Sale Countdown】 Set an exact rush time and float the countdown in PiP. See how long until go-time at a glance. Pre-rush and at-time local notifications keep you on schedule. Dynamic Island Live Activity shows the countdown on your Lock Screen too. 【Everyday Timers】 Generic countdown, stopwatch, and Pomodoro for workouts, cooking, and focus sessions. Sync time from system or network sources for better accuracy when every second counts. 【Customization】 Preset PiP themes plus Pro palette: background, font, and millisecond accent colors. Dynamic Island colors can be customized separately. Features: • PiP floating clock (seconds / tenths) • Fixed-time rush countdown in PiP • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activity • Local rush reminders • Countdown, stopwatch, Pomodoro • 12 / 24-hour format • Themes & color palette Perfect for: • Flash sales on shopping apps • Sneaker & collectible drops • Live stream coupons & giveaways • Classes & meetings with a floating clock • Daily timing & focus Note: PiP must be started manually inside FloatClock using iOS Picture in Picture. Settings and events are stored on device. Download FloatClock and keep time on screen. Privacy Policy:https://mcnzv1vkrtox.feishu.cn/wiki/BsKvwGXHziiJbOk9imocU4YBn6b?from=from_copylink Terms of Use:https://mcnzv1vkrtox.feishu.cn/wiki/MwAQwvX0fis97PkyWoIcdyNLn5d?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Sidebar | Fast Notes4 screens
FloatClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidebar | Fast Notes at none against FloatClock's 2. Sidebar | Fast Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FloatClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FloatClock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sidebar | Fast Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidebar | Fast Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sidebar | Fast Notes's written reviews are positive against 93% of FloatClock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidebar | Fast Notes ships an update every 2 months, FloatClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sidebar | Fast Notes versus FloatClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidebar | Fast NotesFloatClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings710 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris Woods玉春 蔡

Customer experience

Sidebar | Fast Notes

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FloatClock

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

None

Sidebar | Fast Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FloatClock

One-time2
  • Early Bird Lifetime$5.99
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Sidebar | Fast Notes free?
Sidebar | Fast Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FloatClock free?
FloatClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sidebar | Fast Notes or FloatClock?
Sidebar | Fast Notes is rated higher. Sidebar | Fast Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FloatClock averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Sidebar | Fast Notes or FloatClock have ads?
Neither Sidebar | Fast Notes nor FloatClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidebar | Fast Notes or FloatClock?
Sidebar | Fast Notes ships an update every 2 months, and FloatClock every 2 days. Most recently, Sidebar | Fast Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and FloatClock on November 5, 2026.

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