FloatNotes vs Terminal Notes
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/
Terminal Notes
Experience a nostalgic note-taking app with a retro computer aesthetic. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and manage to-dos with vintage themes like CRT scanlines and DOS prompts. All data is stored locally for a private, distraction-free workspace.
- Retro themes (CRT, DOS, amber glow, legal pad)
- Local-only storage (no cloud)
- Built-in reminders
- Minimalist and fast interface
- Distraction-free writing environment
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Retro-inspired note-taking & reminders—no cloud required. Dive into nostalgia with Terminal Notes, a lightweight iOS app that brings the spirit of old-school computers to your pocket. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and review to-dos against a backdrop of vintage CRT scanlines, crisp DOS-style prompts, soothing amber glows, or classic white and yellow legal-pad views. Key Features Retro Themes: A selection of vintage styles—from CRT scanlines and DOS prompts to amber glows and legal-pad layouts. Local-Only Storage: All notes stay on your device—no servers, no cloud. Built-in Reminders: So you never miss a deadline. Minimal Footprint: Launch, type, save—fast and fuss-free. Whether you’re a developer nostalgic for simpler times, a writer seeking distraction-free focus, or anyone who appreciates a touch of vintage flair, Terminal Notes gives you a pure, no-frills workspace on iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Terminal Notes at Free against FloatNotes's $0.99. FloatNotes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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
Terminal Notes is free to download; FloatNotes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FloatNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloatNotes has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | FloatNotes | Terminal Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Fox Software LLC | Corey Gillespie |
In-app purchases
FloatNotes
No in-app purchases
Terminal Notes
No in-app purchases
