Comparison

FloatClock vs PinNote

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 or countdown timer visible on your screen using Picture in Picture. It's ideal for tracking flash sales, managing time during live streams, or for everyday use like workouts and focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture floating clock
  • Flash sale countdown timer
  • Dynamic Island Live Activity
  • Countdown, stopwatch, and Pomodoro timers
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Local reminders
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

PinNote

Keep essential information like codes, reminders, or quotes instantly visible on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets. Access notes without unlocking your device, with options for adjustable text, attachments, and privacy blur.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets
  • Adjustable large text and background options
  • Siri quick note integration
  • Audio and video attachments
  • Full-screen alarm reminders
  • Privacy blur mode
  • iCloud sync
Features
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PinNote keeps the notes and reminders you need most where you can see them. Add a note to your iPhone Lock Screen, Home Screen, or StandBy. Keep today's priority, a shopping list, or a reminder in view—without opening the app. QUICK-GLANCE WIDGETS • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets • Large, adjustable text from 16 to 56 pt • Search notes and filter by pinned notes or reminders • Pin and sort important notes • Choose paper, white, yellow, blue, or black backgrounds NOTES FOR MORE THAN TEXT • Add up to four images to a note • Record audio up to 10 minutes or video up to 3 minutes • Create text notes with Siri or Shortcuts; Siri voice-to-text transcription isn't supported REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR ROUTINE • Repeat reminders daily, on weekdays or weekends, weekly, or on selected days • Choose a full-screen alarm or a quiet banner notification PRIVACY AND SYNC • Blur note content in Lock Screen widgets with Privacy Mode • Sync notes and attachments across iPhone and iPad with iCloud • See when iCloud sync is in progress in Settings Keep the details you need close at hand with PinNote. Feedback & Support Email: sunjun20141@qq.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/7a37547a1830444b27c6c5aa8195a622d62858d5

Screenshots

FloatClock4 screens
PinNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PinNote at free against FloatClock's free with in-app purchases. FloatClock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.8 for FloatClock against 4.8 for PinNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of FloatClock's written reviews are positive against 95% of PinNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloatClock ships an update daily, PinNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FloatClock versus PinNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatClockPinNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better8
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉春 蔡军 孙

Customer experience

FloatClock

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%

PinNote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FloatClock

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

PinNote

One-time1
  • PinNote Premium$3.99

Questions

Is FloatClock free?
FloatClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinNote free?
PinNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FloatClock or PinNote?
FloatClock and PinNote are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do FloatClock or PinNote have ads?
Neither FloatClock nor PinNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloatClock or PinNote?
FloatClock ships an update daily, and PinNote every 2 days. Most recently, FloatClock was updated on November 7, 2026 and PinNote on November 8, 2026.

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