Comparison

FloatClock vs Meow Timer

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

Head to head
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

About

Meow Timer

Features
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Adorable Characters, Always by Your Side A little animated animal keeps you company while the timer runs — Kitty, Shiba, Panda, Froggy, Elephant, Cream Bear, Koala, Peach Pig, Hamster… It counts down with you, cheers you on in the final stretch, and celebrates with you when time's up. Handy Presets + Custom Durations Built-in go-to durations like "Focus," "Catnap," "Zone out," and "Water break" — tap and go. You can also set any minutes and seconds you like, save up to 8, and drag to reorder or rename them to find the set you love best. Skins to Suit Your Mood Two styles: Cartoon Characters and Minimal Solid Colors. Love a character? Recolor it in whatever shade you like, so the interface truly looks like yours. Timer Music & Finish Sounds Play mellow grooves and nature sounds while timing — Recovery, Chill Beats, Stream, Ocean Waves — to keep you company through every session. Finish sounds are your choice too: Charge, Victory, Clear Bell — pick the one that suits you best. Thoughtful Ways to Remind You A finish sound so you never miss when time's up Haptic feedback with vibration for clearer alerts A light cue in the last 5 seconds, so you know the end is near Keeps the screen on while timing, no locking midway Lock Screen + Dynamic Island Check the remaining time right on the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen — stay on top of your progress without opening the app again and again. Simple, Pure, Distraction-Free No complicated settings, no tedious steps. Open it and go — quietly keeping you company to make the most of every stretch of time. Pick a time now, and choose a cartoon animal to wait it out with you.

Screenshots

FloatClock4 screens
Meow Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

FloatClock and Meow Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Meow Timer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloatClock ships an update every 2 days, Meow Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FloatClock versus Meow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatClockMeow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉春 蔡鹏宇 肖

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FloatClock

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

Meow Timer

One-time9
  • Shiba Skin$0.99
  • Panda Skin$0.99
  • Froggy Skin$0.99
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  • Elephant Skin$0.99
  • Cream Bear Skin$0.99
  • Koala Skin$0.99
  • Peach Pig Skin$0.99
  • Hamster Skin$0.99
  • Pro — Unlock All$4.99

Questions

Is FloatClock free?
FloatClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meow Timer free?
Meow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FloatClock or Meow Timer have ads?
Neither FloatClock nor Meow Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloatClock or Meow Timer?
FloatClock ships an update every 2 days, and Meow Timer every 3 days. Most recently, FloatClock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Meow Timer on September 29, 2026.

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