# FloatText vs Floating Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: FloatText at 4.7 against Floating Notepad's 3.2. FloatText also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 52%) and ratings volume (332 vs 18). 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.

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.

FloatText holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloatText has 332 ratings behind it against 18, 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.

FloatText ships an update every 2 weeks, Floating Notepad monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatText | Floating Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498/reviews)** | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-notepad-overlay/id1598380826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [东方 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/887007968) | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) |

## What reviewers say

### FloatText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FloatText Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| FloatText - Teleprompter Pro | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| FloatText Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Helpful for work/content creation
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Great features
- 👍 Useful for YouTubers/TikTokers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features until 5-star review
- 🔒 Locked features until paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Free trial option
- Improved camera integration
- More customization options
- Better customer support


### Floating Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-notepad-overlay/id1598380826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| 3month supporter Plan | $7.39 | per 3 months |
| 1 year supporter Plan | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 332 ratings, while Floating Notepad averages 3.2 from 18 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 2 weeks, and Floating Notepad monthly. Most recently, FloatText was updated on September 26, 2026 and Floating Notepad on September 18, 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.*