# Floating Timer: Stopwatch Tool

> desktop stopwatch tool that can be hovered and operated over any app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appkitchen.floatingtimer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appkitchen.floatingtimer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appkitchen.floatingtimer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** App Kitchen
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 72,478
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (802 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2023-05-16
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appkitchen.floatingtimer)
- **Website:** [https://www.appkitchen.app](https://www.appkitchen.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://iandrew.space/apps/policy\_floating.html](https://iandrew.space/apps/policy_floating.html)

## Description

**Floating Timer: Stopwatch Tool** is a versatile timer app that floats above any application for quick time tracking without disrupting your workflow. The timer window supports easy start, pause, and reset functions directly on the floating interface.

Users can customize the display style and set a transparent background color for seamless integration with their desktop. It also includes a millisecond switch for precise timing needs, making it a handy stopwatch for productivity, gaming, or general use.

## Rankings

- #255,432 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `com.appkitchen.floatingtimer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find Floating Timer useful especially for gaming and speedrunning due to its simplicity and floating interface. However, common criticisms include the timer only displaying tenths of a second instead of hundredths, the reset button being intrusive on the floating interface, limited customization, and occasional performance issues. Suggestions for improvements include adding more precise timing, adjusting control layouts, and enabling features like lock screen notifications.

### Pros

- Useful for gaming, including speedrunning.
- Simple and gets the job done effectively.
- Floating feature is appreciated and convenient.

### Cons

- Lack of precise timing to 100ths of a second, only shows tenths.
- Reset button on the floating interface is problematic or intrusive.
- Limited customization options for controls and appearance.
- Occasional jankiness or technical issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appkitchen.floatingtimer)