FloatNotes vs SpeedRead
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/
SpeedRead
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Read faster without losing focus. SpeedRead is a modern reading app built around RSVP, a reading method that shows words one at a time to reduce eye movement and help you stay locked in. Whether you want to build a stronger reading habit, practice focus, or move through articles, books, and study material more efficiently, SpeedRead gives you a clean reading experience designed for momentum. With SpeedRead, you can: • Use a unique speed reading method • Practice with built-in warmups, drills, stories, and challenges • Upload your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and TXT files • Adjust your reading speed from 100 to 1000 WPM • Track reading progress over time SpeedRead is built for readers who want more focus, less re-reading, and a faster way to get through meaningful content. Some features require a premium subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SpeedRead at Free against FloatNotes's $0.99. SpeedRead also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). FloatNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
SpeedRead is free to download; FloatNotes costs $0.99 up front. SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FloatNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
FloatNotes ships an update every 5 days, SpeedRead daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloatNotes | SpeedRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Fox Software LLC | Gadi Matelzon |
In-app purchases
FloatNotes
No in-app purchases
SpeedRead
- SpeedRead Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- SpeedRead Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
