# FloatClock vs Near

The clearest difference is monetization model: Near at free against FloatClock's free with in-app purchases. FloatClock's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). 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 Near sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.9 for Near. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of FloatClock's written reviews are positive against 96% of Near's.

FloatClock ships an update daily, Near every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatClock | Near |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floatclock-floating-pip-clock/id6784579103/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-pickup-and-order-codes/id6816675193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | **96.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [玉春 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855893690) | [毓凯 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596643455) |

## 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 |


### Near

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/near-pickup-and-order-codes/id6816675193)

Organize your daily tasks, notes, and reminders with customizable templates and presets. Easily capture information from various sources and display important details on your lock screen and wrist. Prioritize what matters with a privacy-focused, offline-capable action hub.

**Highlights:** 22 templates and 18 role presets, Customizable entry points, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch views, Offline functionality, Encrypted local storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Near Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Near Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Near Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FloatClock free?

FloatClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Near free?

Near is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FloatClock or Near?

Near is rated higher. FloatClock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Near averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do FloatClock or Near have ads?

Neither FloatClock nor Near shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FloatClock or Near?

FloatClock ships an update daily, and Near every 5 days. Most recently, FloatClock was updated on November 11, 2026 and Near on November 12, 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.*