# FloatClock vs PinNote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatClock | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floatclock-floating-pip-clock/id6784579103/reviews) | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉春 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855893690) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### FloatClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floatclock-floating-pip-clock/id6784579103)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Bird Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*