Comparison

FloatText vs Swipe Timer

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. Want to look confident and speak naturally on camera? FloatText is a major upgrade built for iOS 26, redesigned to make recording smoother, clearer, and more professional. Read your script while recording — without memorizing, without paper notes, and without breaking your flow. Place the prompter anywhere on the screen, switch between Portrait and Landscape, and keep your delivery natural. Perfect for vlogs, short videos, live content, meetings, speeches, teaching, and more. KEY FEATURES • Floating Prompter Anywhere Overlay your script on the screen and place it exactly where you want. • Portrait & Landscape Support Record in portrait or landscape — the prompter rotates too. • New Zoom & Highlight Scroll Mode Bigger, clearer lines with highlighted reading for easier delivery. • Voice-Follow Scrolling (NEW) Auto-scroll that adapts to your speaking pace for a natural flow. • Smoother Scrolling Details Refined motion and timing for a more comfortable reading experience. • 4K Recording & Export Capture and export sharper, ultra-clear videos. • Full-Screen Prompter Mode Go immersive and focus on your script with minimal distraction. • Manage & Keep Your Recordings Save and organize your recorded videos inside the app. • Polished PiP Floating UI Cleaner, modern picture-in-picture prompter experience. WHO IT’S FOR • Vloggers & YouTube creators • TikTok / short-video creators • Streamers & presenters • Teachers & online course creators • Mobile journalists & reporters • Marketers & content teams • Anyone who records talking videos More features are coming soon! Have ideas or feedback? Email: app@floattext.com SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscribe to access premium features. • Subscription options: Monthly / Half-yearly / Yearly • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID 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 Account Settings after purchase. • If you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. Auto-renew will be disabled, but the current period will not be refunded. • 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

Swipe Timer

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Swipe Timer is a convenient and intuitive timer app that allows you to effortlessly set timers by simply swiping up. Whether you need to time your workout, cooking, study sessions, or any other activities, Swipe Timer makes it quick and easy. Key Features: - Intuitive Swipe Interface: Set your desired time by swiping up on the screen, making it a breeze to customise your timer. - Multiple Alarm Options: Choose from a selection of alarm sounds to personalise your timer experience. From gentle chimes to energetic ringtones, find the perfect alarm to suit your preference. - Screen Lock Prevention: Prevent your device screen from timing out or locking while using the app, allowing you to stay focused on your timers.

Screenshots

FloatText4 screens
Swipe Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FloatText at Free against Swipe Timer's $0.99. Swipe Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

FloatText is free to download; Swipe Timer costs $0.99 up front. FloatText sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Swipe Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FloatText versus Swipe Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatTextSwipe Timer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (332 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings332 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer东方 刘Hardi Darweish

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

Swipe Timer

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
None

Swipe Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FloatText free?
FloatText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swipe Timer free?
Swipe Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FloatText or Swipe Timer have ads?
FloatText shows ads; Swipe Timer does not.

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