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 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

PinNote

This app places your essential notes directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy. Access important information like passwords, to-dos, or reminders at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with adjustable font sizes and backgrounds, and utilize privacy mode to blur sensitive content.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets
  • Adjustable font size and background colors
  • Privacy mode for sensitive information
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Pinning and sorting of important notes
  • Paper-inspired design
Features
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PinNote — pin what matters most to your screen. Some things you just need to see at a glance: door codes and gate passwords, Wi-Fi name and password, parking spot number, to-dos and shopping lists, a daily dose of motivation. Standby Note is built for exactly these glance-and-go moments. It puts your notes directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy — no unlocking, no opening apps, just look. Key features: Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets Supports Lock Screen rectangular, Lock Screen inline, Home Screen widgets, and StandBy widgets — keeping your notes always in view. Minimal editor, huge type Notes are shown in extra-large bold type, with adjustable font size (16–56pt) and paper, white, yellow, blue, or black backgrounds. Privacy mode Enable it and your Lock Screen widget blurs automatically — sensitive info stays hidden from prying eyes. iCloud sync Notes sync automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Pin & sort Pin important notes so they always stay on top. Paper-inspired design Warm cream paper, ink-black type, and an amber accent — clean, high-contrast, and unobtrusive, like a real sticky note on your screen. Who is it for? Anyone who forgets door or Wi-Fi codes; anyone who needs to jot down parking spots fast; anyone who wants a daily reminder always in sight; anyone who loves minimal, glanceable tools. Standby Note — keep what matters, always in view. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. We will add or optimize features based on your requests. 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/1467c8fe80745c7beac61d87faf270f4ce650a31

Screenshots

FloatClock4 screens
PinNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FloatClock at 4.7 against PinNote's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

FloatClock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of FloatClock's written reviews are positive against 95% of PinNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloatClock ships an update every 2 days, PinNote daily. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FloatClock versus PinNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatClockPinNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉春 蔡军 孙

Customer experience

FloatClock

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

PinNote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FloatClock

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$0.99
  • Early Bird Lifetime$0.99
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 is rated higher. FloatClock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PinNote averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do FloatClock or PinNote have ads?
Neither FloatClock nor PinNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloatClock or PinNote?
FloatClock ships an update every 2 days, and PinNote daily. Most recently, FloatClock was updated on October 15, 2026 and PinNote on October 15, 2026.

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