# FloatClock vs PinNote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatClock | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floatclock-floating-pip-clock/id6784579103/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-notes-always-visible/id6809535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| 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 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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Early Bird Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*