FloatNotes vs TapModes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FloatNotes
This app allows you to create and sync sticky notes across your Apple devices in real time. It offers customizable note colors and prioritizes user privacy with no trackers or analytics, syncing securely via iCloud.
- Spatial sticky notes
- Real-time syncing across devices
- Customizable note colors
- Privacy-focused with no trackers
- iCloud sync integration
- Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro
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FloatNotes is your spatial sticky note app! Keep your reminders close at hand. 5 different note colors to help separate your ideas. Jot down quick memos on a note, or type out a quick note on your iPhone to have it available on all your other devices (Now including Apple Vision Pro) in real time! FloatNotes puts your privacy first - there is no trackers or analytics, your notes are securely synced to other devices via your iCloud account. FloatNotes is a paid app on iPhone & iPad, and available for free on Apple Vision Pro. Privacy Policy: https://swiftfox.co/floatnotes-privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TapModes
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With TapModes you can quickly and easily turn your Tap into a multitool. Switch between Keyboard more, Media controller, and more ... Add the TapModes widget to see your current Tap mode at a glance.. ** Works only with TAP wearable devices **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TapModes at Free against FloatNotes's $0.99. FloatNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
TapModes is free to download; FloatNotes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FloatNotes ships an update every 5 days, TapModes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloatNotes | TapModes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Fox Software LLC | Tap Systems Inc. |
In-app purchases
FloatNotes
No in-app purchases
TapModes
No in-app purchases
