tecla vs floatingfile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tecla
This app enhances accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities by allowing hands-free control of mobile devices and smart home technology through a Bluetooth accessory. Customize switch behavior, trigger automations, and manage connected devices remotely.
- Customize switch behavior
- Trigger IFTTT applets
- Switch-accessible remote control
- Call or message contacts
- Launch applications
- Control smart home devices
- Integrate with HomeKit, Harmony, Alexa, IFTTT
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tecla is the companion app to the tecla-e Bluetooth (BLE) assistive device, giving individuals with physical disabilities the ability to communicate, control and connect with the world from a mobile device. The app allows you to customize your tecla-e Bluetooth accessibility accessory. These features include: - Customize the behavior of your switches - Use your switches to trigger IFTTT applets, even when your are not using the app - Upgrade your tecla-e so you can get the latest features tecla also includes a fully switch accessible and configurable remote control where you can define custom button commands allowing you to quickly: - Call or message a contact - Launch an app - Change the volume in your device tecla-e users and standard subscribers will also have access to 3rd party smart home devices compatible with HomeKit, Harmony, Alexa and IFTTT integrations, giving them the ability to trigger commands on their internet-connected appliances such as: - Turn on/off, change light color and brightness of 3rd-party HomeKit switches, lights & bulbs - Start, stop or toggle Harmony activities - Send a text command to Alexa - Talk to Alexa - Trigger an IFTTT applet
floatingfile
Easily share files across different devices and platforms with a fast and robust solution. Create temporary spaces to upload files, which are automatically deleted to ensure privacy and reduce clutter.
- Fast and robust file sharing
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Temporary file spaces
- Automatic file deletion
- Team collaboration support
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floatingfile is a fast, robust, and easy to use file-sharing solution built for modern-day workflows and team collaboration. Transfer files cross-platform from any device to any device by creating a space and uploading your files. Spaces and files are deleted automatically so you don’t have to worry about cleaning up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tecla at none against floatingfile's 1. tecla also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. floatingfile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tecla asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for tecla against 5.0 for floatingfile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
tecla ships an update every 3 months, floatingfile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tecla | floatingfile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Komodo OpenLab Inc. | Alan Yan |
Customer experience
tecla
floatingfile
In-app purchases
tecla
No in-app purchases
floatingfile
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