FloatClock vs Near
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Near
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Near turns the temporary things you need right now — a train seat, a gate, a pickup code — into a clear action card, right where you look. One-time purchase — no subscription, no ads. Everything is included. Paste or share text from a message or email. Near organizes it on your device into fields you can check and confirm. Start the card and it stays on your Lock Screen until you're done. WHAT NEAR HOLDS • Train tickets — train number, coach and seat • Flights — flight number, terminal, gate, boarding time and seat • Parcel pickups — pickup point and pickup code, including lockers • Shopping lists — check items off one by one • Notes — long-lived info, like where you parked ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • The current card shows as a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and, on supported iPhones, in the Dynamic Island • One main action per card — "I've boarded", "Got it", "Picked up" — on iOS 17 and later, right from the Lock Screen • Finished cards are put away, and mistakes can be undone • Expired cards are marked so you can re-confirm them • A Lock Screen widget keeps a note card in view ON YOUR WRIST Glance at the current card on Apple Watch and tap its main action. READS YOUR MESSAGES Near recognizes formats from many countries and works in 11 languages. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything is processed on your device — nothing is uploaded • No account, no ads, no tracking • Pickup codes are stored encrypted • Works offline MORE • Home Screen widgets (small and medium) in four styles: system, light, dark and brand • Add an arrival time to trains and flights and the end time is filled in for you • Marking a parcel as picked up from the Lock Screen asks you to unlock first Please note: flight details are the information you saved yourself. Near does not show live flight status — always check airport screens and your airline for changes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Near at none against FloatClock's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. FloatClock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Near asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FloatClock | Near |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉春 蔡 | 毓凯 林 |
In-app purchases
FloatClock
- Lifetime Pro$0.99
- Early Bird Lifetime$0.99
Near
No in-app purchases









