Comparison

FloatText vs Floating Notepad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FloatText

This app acts as a teleprompter, allowing you to place customizable text anywhere on your screen. Read your script while recording yourself for professional-looking videos without memorizing lines.

Highlights
  • Place scripts anywhere on screen
  • Customizable text size and color
  • Adjustable scroll speed
  • Save and manage scripts
  • Full customizable teleprompter screen
  • Adjustable side margins
Features
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Float your script anywhere — now with 4K, Voice-Follow, and full rotation. FloatText is a teleprompter that floats your script over any app, follows your voice as you speak, and records sharp video. Version 4.0 adds Script Challenge: read a script aloud, get scored, and level up. TELEPROMPTER & RECORDING • Floating Prompter — keep your script on screen over other apps with picture in picture, and place it where you want. • Voice Follow — the script scrolls as you speak. Choose Classic or Adaptive read-along. • Auto Scroll — set your speed; guide-line and highlight modes for easier reading. • Portrait & Landscape — the prompter rotates with you. • Full-Screen Prompter — focus on your script with nothing else on screen. • Style It Your Way — font size, colours, alignment, line spacing, background opacity and a countdown. • 4K Recording — with the script right under the camera while you record. • Scripts & Recordings — save, reuse and organise your scripts and videos in the app. WHO IT’S FOR • YouTube creators and vloggers • TikTok and short-video creators • Streamers and presenters • Teachers and online course creators • Mobile journalists and reporters • Marketers and content teams • Anyone practising clear, confident speaking Challenge scoring uses on-device speech recognition and requires iOS 26 or later. On earlier versions you can still read and record challenges for practice. Have ideas or feedback? Email: app@floattext.com SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscribe to FloatText Pro for unlimited scripts, longer recordings, unlimited Voice Follow and floating prompter, and 4K recording. • Subscription options: Monthly / Half-yearly / Yearly • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. • If you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. • Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.floattext.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.floattext.com/terms.html

About

Floating Notepad

This app displays your notes as an always-visible overlay on your screen, similar to Picture-in-Picture video. It helps you remember tasks, study material, or important memos while using other applications.

Highlights
  • Display notes over any app using Picture-in-Picture
  • Customize text color, background, and font size
  • Adjust scrolling speed
  • Save and switch between multiple notes
  • Simple and intuitive design
Features
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Ever planned to do something "later," only to get distracted by social media and completely forget about it? Sound familiar? This app is a whole new kind of reminder that keeps your notes always visible on your screen, just like a Picture-in-Picture video. It keeps reminding you of what's important, even while you're using other apps. 【How You Can Use It】 For Studying & Memorization: Display vocabulary or formulas you want to learn. They'll always be in your sight while you're Browse social media or gaming, helping them stick in your memory effortlessly. For Task Management: Keep easily forgotten to-dos like "Call John" or your "Shopping List" constantly on display to ensure you never miss them. For Important Memos: Keep your goals and inspirational quotes in view at all times to stay motivated. 【Key Features】 Display notes over any app using the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature. Freely customize text color, background, font size, and scrolling speed. Save multiple notes and switch between them with a single tap. Simple and intuitive design. FlowMemo is here to powerfully support all your "don't want to forget" moments. We invite you to try this new note-taking experience! □ More Information Terms of Service https://tsuzukit.com/legal/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy https://tsuzukit.com/legal/privacy-policy.html Specified Commercial Transactions Act https://tsuzukit.com/legal/commercial-law.html

Screenshots

FloatText4 screens
Floating Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FloatText at 4.7 against Floating Notepad's 3.3. FloatText also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 52%) and ratings volume (333 vs 19). Floating Notepad's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FloatText sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Floating Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FloatText holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloatText has 333 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of FloatText's written reviews are positive against 52% of Floating Notepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloatText ships an update every 3 weeks, Floating Notepad every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FloatText versus Floating Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatTextFloating Notepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (333 ratings) — better3.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings333 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer东方 刘TsuzuKit

Customer experience

FloatText

All ratings334 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews481 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.9%

Floating Notepad

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral20.7%
Negative27.6%

Bugs and requests

FloatText

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera stops recording when app is running
  • Text resizing/speed issues
  • Buttons/features not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16.2

Requested features

4 requests
  • Free trial option
  • Improved camera integration
  • More customization options
  • Better customer support

Floating Notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FloatText

Subscriptions3
  • FloatText Pro$9.991 Month
  • FloatText - Teleprompter Pro$39.996 Months
  • FloatText Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Floating Notepad

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter Plan1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • 3month supporter Plan1 Month trial$7.393 Months
  • 1 year supporter Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is FloatText free?
FloatText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Floating Notepad free?
Floating Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FloatText or Floating Notepad?
FloatText is rated higher. FloatText averages 4.7 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while Floating Notepad averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.
Do FloatText or Floating Notepad have ads?
Both FloatText and Floating Notepad show ads.
Which is updated more often, FloatText or Floating Notepad?
FloatText ships an update every 3 weeks, and Floating Notepad every 2 months. Most recently, FloatText was updated on October 24, 2026 and Floating Notepad on October 24, 2026.

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