# FloatText vs Swipe Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatText | Swipe Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **332** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [东方 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/887007968) | [Hardi Darweish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632428220) |

## 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


### Swipe Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-timer-focus-time/id6449684536)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*