Comparison

TimeSpan vs FloatClock

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

Head to head
About

TimeSpan

Track the time remaining for important life events with visually appealing countdowns. Get precise day, hour, and minute tracking, and receive smart notifications as your event approaches. Your data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Precise time remaining tracking (days, hours, minutes)
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Smart event reminders
  • Home screen widgets
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
Features
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Every Second Counts. Whether it’s a long-awaited vacation, a loved one’s birthday, or a fitness goal, Spanoe helps you keep the excitement alive. Beautifully track the time remaining for all your important life events. Why You’ll Love TimeSpan: Stunning Visuals: Choose from a variety of themes and backgrounds to match the mood of your event. Precise Tracking: See exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left. Smart Notifications: Get reminded as the big day approaches so you’re always prepared. Widgets: View your top countdowns directly from your Home Screen. Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. No tracking, no hassle. From weddings and graduations to simple weekend plans, let TimeSpan turn every wait into a celebration. Start counting down today!

About

FloatClock

This app keeps a clock visible on your screen using Picture in Picture mode. It's ideal for tracking flash sales, managing countdowns, and using everyday timers like stopwatches and Pomodoros. Customize themes and colors for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • PiP floating clock with second/tenth display
  • Rush sale countdown timer
  • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Local rush reminders
  • 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

TimeSpan4 screens
FloatClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FloatClock at every 2 days against TimeSpan's every 3 weeks. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. TimeSpan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FloatClock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeSpan ships an update every 3 weeks, FloatClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeSpan versus FloatClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeSpanFloatClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer茂霞 相玉春 蔡

Customer experience

TimeSpan

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FloatClock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeSpan

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
2 purchases

FloatClock

One-time2
  • Early Bird Lifetime$0.99
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99

Questions

Is TimeSpan free?
TimeSpan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FloatClock free?
FloatClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeSpan or FloatClock have ads?
Neither TimeSpan nor FloatClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeSpan or FloatClock?
TimeSpan ships an update every 3 weeks, and FloatClock every 2 days. Most recently, TimeSpan was updated on August 7, 2026 and FloatClock on September 29, 2026.

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