Comparison

TickPop & PiP vs FloatClock

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

Head to head
About

TickPop & PiP

This app allows you to set countdown timers that float above other applications using Picture in Picture mode. Keep track of time while reading, studying, or working without interruption. It offers quick presets, recent timer recall, and end alerts for focused productivity.

Highlights
  • Picture in Picture countdown
  • Focus-enhancing design
  • Quick timer presets
  • Recent timer history
  • End notifications and alerts
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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TickPop is a Picture in Picture countdown timer designed for iPhone and iPad. When you are reading, studying, presenting, cooking, exercising, or working, you should not have to keep switching back just to check the time. Start a countdown, pop it into Picture in Picture, and keep your timer visible while you stay in the app you are using. Time stays in sight. Focus stays uninterrupted. Why TickPop? · Picture in Picture Countdown Keep your countdown above other apps, so you can see the remaining time while reading documents, browsing the web, taking notes, following recipes, or working in full screen. · Built for Focus Perfect for study sessions, reading, writing, deep work, presentations, meetings, workouts, and kitchen timers. · Quick Presets Start common timers in seconds, or create your own custom countdown. · Recent Timers Your frequently used durations are saved automatically, so you can start faster next time. · End Alerts Get notified when your countdown ends with notifications, sound, and haptic feedback. · Clean and Minimal No clutter. No distractions. Open, set the time, and stay focused. Great for: · 25-minute focus sessions · Reading timers · Presentation countdowns · Workout intervals · Cooking timers · Meeting time control · Writing and deep work TickPop keeps time in sight, so you can stay with what matters.

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

TickPop & PiP4 screens
FloatClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FloatClock at Free against TickPop & PiP's $0.99. FloatClock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). TickPop & PiP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FloatClock is free to download; TickPop & PiP costs $0.99 up front. FloatClock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TickPop & PiP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TickPop & PiP ships an update weekly, FloatClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TickPop & PiP versus FloatClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickPop & PiPFloatClock
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer甸甸 陈玉春 蔡

Customer experience

TickPop & PiP

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FloatClock

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%

In-app purchases

None

TickPop & PiP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FloatClock

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

Questions

Is TickPop & PiP free?
TickPop & PiP costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FloatClock free?
FloatClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TickPop & PiP or FloatClock have ads?
Neither TickPop & PiP nor FloatClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TickPop & PiP or FloatClock?
TickPop & PiP ships an update weekly, and FloatClock every 2 days. Most recently, TickPop & PiP was updated on October 8, 2026 and FloatClock on October 11, 2026.

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