Comparison

FloatNotes vs Mono Journal

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

Mono Journal

Features
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Mono Journal is a brutally minimalist diary designed for one purpose: writing without distractions. We stripped away the clutter, complex formatting, and noisy interfaces to give you a quiet space to think. Whether you are capturing a quick morning thought, reflecting on your day, or doing deep work, Mono Journal keeps the focus entirely on your words. It is the perfect notebook for anyone who finds modern journaling apps too overwhelming. CORE FEATURES: • Zero Distractions A pure, monochrome writing environment that gets out of your way. No ads, no pop-ups, just a blank page and your thoughts. • Multiple Journals Separate your spaces. Keep one journal for personal reflections, another for work notes, and one for travel memories. • Instant Organization Every entry is automatically sorted in reverse chronological order, making it easy to review your daily progress. • Private & Secure (Offline First) Your thoughts belong to you. Mono Journal is completely offline. Everything stays on your device, ensuring total privacy. • Beautiful Typography Carefully selected fonts that make reading and writing a pleasure. The minimalist design language extends to every pixel. • Fast Capture Open the app and start typing immediately. No friction, no loading screens. In a world full of noise, your journal should be quiet. Start writing today.

Screenshots

FloatNotes3 screens
Mono Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mono Journal at Free against FloatNotes's $0.99. FloatNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FloatNotes versus Mono Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatNotesMono Journal
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwift Fox Software LLCJohanna Hoppe

In-app purchases

None

FloatNotes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mono Journal

One-time1
  • Mono Journal Pro$6.99

Questions

Is FloatNotes free?
FloatNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mono Journal free?
Mono Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FloatNotes or Mono Journal have ads?
Neither FloatNotes nor Mono Journal shows ads.

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