Comparison

HelloTimer vs Floathing

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

Head to head
About

HelloTimer

This app helps you build focus and rhythm with versatile timer functions. It supports multiple timers, background running, and real-time progress display on your lock screen or in a floating window. Track your time investment with detailed statistics for improved productivity.

Highlights
  • Multiple countdown and count-up timers
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen integration
  • Floating window mode (Picture-in-Picture)
  • Background timer operation
  • Save and track timer sessions
  • Chart-based time statistics
Features
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TimerPlus is more than a timer — it helps you build rhythm, stay focused, and move through your tasks with clarity. Count up, count down, or run multiple timers at once for study, workouts, cooking, deep work, and daily routines. 【Focus on Your Task】 • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen — See your timer in real time without unlocking your phone • Floating Window Mode — Picture-in-Picture lets you keep timing while handling other tasks • Background Running — Switch apps freely; your timers won’t stop 【Record & Understand Your Time】 Both count-up and countdown sessions can be saved. With chart-based statistics, you can clearly see how much time you invest in each task—making time management more rewarding. 【A Pure, Minimal Experience】 A clean and restrained interface with no unnecessary steps or distractions. Thanks for downloading! (#^.^#)

About

Floathing

This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile floating toolkit. It allows you to keep essential tools like teleprompters, timers, notes, and web videos visible in a Picture-in-Picture window that stays on top of any other application. Streamline your workflow for recording, studying, or presenting without constant app switching.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture floating windows
  • Floating teleprompter with auto-scroll
  • Timer, stopwatch, and countdown tools
  • Floating sticky notes
  • Pin reference images as overlays
  • Picture-in-Picture for web videos
  • System monitor widgets
Features
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Floathing – Floating Everything on iPhone Floathing turns your iPhone into a powerful floating toolkit: teleprompter, timer, stopwatch, countdown, world clock, sticky notes, reference images, system monitors, and even web videos — all running in a Picture-in-Picture window that stays on top of any app. Stop switching apps just to check your teleprompter, timer, notes, or videos while recording, studying, or presenting. Keep everything visible in one small floating window. Always-On-Top Floating Window -Picture-in-Picture keeps your tools floating over Camera, Safari, Notes, and social apps. -Start from the dashboard: pick a tool, configure it, preview it live, then tap to float. -Floating Teleprompter & Time Tools Floating teleprompter with auto-scroll, perfect for TikTok, Reels, vlogs, and speaking to camera. Floating timer, stopwatch, and countdown for study sessions, workouts, presentations, and focus time. Sticky Notes & Reference Images -Floating sticky notes for key points, to-dos, or reminders during meetings and online classes. -Pin reference images, slides, mockups, or formulas as an overlay while you draw, code, or write. Safari Web Videos -Watch almost any web video in Picture-in-Picture mode using our Safari Extension. -Keep videos floating while browsing, chatting, taking notes, or multitasking. -Tested on popular sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, and more. System Monitors -Floating widgets for network status, battery & thermal info, and speedometer, always visible at a glance. Fast & Simple -Save presets for videoprompters, floating study timers, or your favorite setups. -Live preview before floating anything on screen. Unlimited access to all features - You can subscribe to enjoy all the app's features without limit. - Subscription fees are charged monthly or annually, depending on your chosen subscription plan. Or lifetime pro, purchase once, own forever. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. By using Floathing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: * Privacy Policy: https://mecapps.fun/floathing/privacy * Terms of Use: https://mecapps.fun/floathing/terms

Screenshots

HelloTimer4 screens
Floathing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HelloTimer at daily against Floathing's every 3 weeks. HelloTimer also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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. HelloTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Floathing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HelloTimer against 5.0 for Floathing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloTimer ships an update daily, Floathing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HelloTimer versus Floathing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloTimerFloathing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海峰 陈Luu Thi Tuyet Minh

Customer experience

HelloTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Floathing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HelloTimer

One-time1
  • TimerPlus Lifetime Unlock$2.99
3 purchases

Floathing

Subscriptions2
  • Floathing: Pro Monthly$1.291 Month
  • Floathing: Pro Yearly7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • Floathing: Pro Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is HelloTimer free?
HelloTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Floathing free?
Floathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HelloTimer or Floathing?
HelloTimer and Floathing are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do HelloTimer or Floathing have ads?
Neither HelloTimer nor Floathing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloTimer or Floathing?
HelloTimer ships an update daily, and Floathing every 3 weeks. Most recently, HelloTimer was updated on August 20, 2026 and Floathing on September 9, 2026.

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