# Float vs iBud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBud at none against Float's 11. iBud also leads on ads (none vs shown). Float's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Float sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Float ships an update every 4 days, iBud monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Float | iBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-video-saver/id1593315967/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FloatFly Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593315969) | [琪卿 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509216807) |

## What reviewers say

### Float

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-video-saver/id1593315967)

This app allows you to download videos, music, and images from various websites. It also features a Picture-in-Picture player, playlist support, folder creation, password protection, and conversion to music. A built-in VPN with global servers enhances security and anonymity.

**Highlights:** Video, music, and image downloader, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) player, Video playlist support, Folder creation and password lock, Convert video to music, Built-in VPN with global servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Quarter Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 💡 Useful features like video/audio editing
- 🔒 Effective VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Download failures or limitations
- Compatibility issues with certain websites/platforms
- Unreliable VPN connection

**Requested features**

- Ability to download higher quality videos
- More flexible subscription options
- Improved video/audio playback
- Better organization and file management


### iBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibud/id6757361480)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Float free?

Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iBud free?

iBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Float or iBud have ads?

Float shows ads; iBud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Float or iBud?

Float ships an update every 4 days, and iBud monthly. Most recently, Float was updated on September 25, 2026 and iBud on September 8, 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.*