Comparison

FloatNotes vs Family

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Family

Features
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Family life is busy. Between schedules, chores, shopping, and keeping track of who needs what - things slip through the cracks. Family - Central brings everything together in one shared space. Schedules, tasks, lists, and more - all synced instantly across your family's devices through iCloud. SHARED CALENDAR • Create events and see everyone's schedule in one place • List, day, week, and month views • Recurring events with powerful repeat options • Syncs with Apple Calendar • Set reminders so nothing gets forgotten • Add locations, notes, and links to events TASKS • Assign tasks to family members • Set up flexible recurring tasks • Track them by date or leave them open until completed • Keep everyone accountable SHOPPING LISTS • Shared lists the whole family can add to • Mark items complete as you shop • View by who should buy them or by category • Add quantities, units, or attach an image • Save lists and reuse them GIFT IDEAS • Keep wishlists for each family member • Never forget a birthday or holiday gift idea • Add notes and details for each item • Add tracking numbers for orders or links to manage bookings RECIPES • Store your family's favorite recipes • Ingredients, instructions, and links all in one place • Search and find recipes quickly MONEY & ALLOWANCES • Track allowances, rewards, and payments between family members • See who received what at a glance • Ensure fairness and help kids learn about money DOCUMENT STORAGE • Store important files for each family member • Organize by customizable categories • Everything in one secure place and easy to find • Never struggle to find your family's important documents again SUPPORTS BLENDED FAMILIES • Create multiple families and view them all blended • Share any family group with others via iCloud • Supports shared custody — add children to their own family that can be shared with the other parent CAPTURE GIFT IDEAS AND RECIPES WHERE YOU SEE THEM • Create gift ideas and recipes directly when you see them by tapping share and choosing Family-Central CUSTOMIZE THE LOOK • Use colorful themes and backgrounds to make the app truly yours PRIVACY FIRST Family - Central uses iCloud to sync your data. That means: • Your data stays on your devices and in your private iCloud • No third-party servers • No data collection • No account to create (devices must be signed into iCloud for sharing) NO SUBSCRIPTION Use free on your devices, one-time in-app purchase to unlock family sharing. No monthly fees, no premium tiers, no ads. WORKS ACROSS APPLE DEVICES Set up your family once, and everyone stays in sync. Changes made on one device appear instantly on all others — iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

FloatNotes3 screens
Family4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Family at Free against FloatNotes's $0.99. FloatNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Family is free to download; FloatNotes costs $0.99 up front. Family sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FloatNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloatNotes ships an update every 5 days, Family every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FloatNotes versus Family: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatNotesFamily
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift Fox Software LLCDaniel Petrariu

In-app purchases

None

FloatNotes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Family

One-time1
  • Family Sharing$4.99

Questions

Is FloatNotes free?
FloatNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Family free?
Family is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FloatNotes or Family have ads?
Neither FloatNotes nor Family shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloatNotes or Family?
FloatNotes ships an update every 5 days, and Family every 2 months. Most recently, FloatNotes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Family on October 5, 2026.

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