FloatNotes vs Tackle
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/
Tackle
Manage daily tasks, checklists, and reminders effortlessly with smart features and home screen widgets. Organize everything into folders, set priorities, and sync across devices. Prioritizes privacy with on-device data storage and iCloud sync.
- Smart checklists
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Reminders and notifications
- Folders and organization
- Themes and personalization
- Privacy-focused design
- iPad optimized features
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Check off today's list without opening the app. Tackle keeps daily tasks, groceries, routines, and packing lists on your Home and Lock Screens. Check items off from a widget, organize lists in folders, and keep everything synced through your private iCloud. KEY BENEFITS • Interactive Home Screen checklist widgets • Lock Screen checklist with completion progress • Priorities for individual checklist items • Reminders for the checklist note • On-device dictation for quickly adding task lines • Folders, favorites, colors, wallpapers, and app lock • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • No subscription or in-app paywall HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a checklist 2. Add items and priorities 3. Pin the list to a widget and check items off as you go Tackle does not include subtasks, collaboration, Apple Reminders sync, or a separate due date on every item. Start with the list you need today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FloatNotes at every 5 days against Tackle's every 3 months. FloatNotes also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
FloatNotes costs $0.99 and Tackle $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FloatNotes ships an update every 5 days, Tackle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloatNotes | Tackle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Fox Software LLC | Mohini Sharma |
Customer experience
FloatNotes
Tackle
In-app purchases
FloatNotes
No in-app purchases
Tackle
No in-app purchases
