Comparison

Floating Memo vs Head

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

Head to head
About

Floating Memo

Features
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― Inspiration from your past, ideas for your future ― “Have you ever looked back at an old note and suddenly felt a spark of inspiration?” Floating Memo is a unique memo app that doesn’t just store your notes – it brings them back to you. Like opening a time capsule, past thoughts and moments resurface and arrive in your hands today. A forgotten note, a passing thought, or a small observation might become the idea you’ve been waiting for. ◆ Inspiration delivered from your past self The key feature of Floating Memo is that it notifies you with snippets of your past notes. “I can’t believe I wrote this back then.” “This old idea might actually help me now.” Such moments of rediscovery naturally slip into your daily life, turning forgotten words into fresh sparks. This is more than just saving memos – it’s a system that ensures your ideas keep circulating through time. That’s the true charm of Floating Memo. ◆ Simple and intuitive to use The design is clean, the operation effortless. No clutter, no distractions – just write down your thought the moment it comes to you. Open the app Write your memo Save That’s it. Because it’s so simple, it’s easy to build a daily habit that lasts. ◆ Powerful features when you need them Floating Memo is simple, but also practical. Organize by categories for clarity Search to find exactly what you need instantly Dark mode for a comfortable, eye-friendly experience Automatic timestamps to easily look back at when notes were written iCloud Sync keeps your notes up-to-date across all your Apple devices – write on your iPhone, revisit on your iPad, or pick up on your Mac seamlessly From personal journals and quick life logs to work ideas and study notes, Floating Memo is designed to make sure you never miss the moment when inspiration strikes. ◆ Built for everyone Floating Memo is made with versatility in mind. Professionals who want to capture and build ideas Everyday users recording little moments in life Students keeping track of their learning and discoveries People monitoring lifestyle or wellness habits Its flexible, minimal design makes it feel natural in any situation. ◆ A habit that can change your future A memo isn’t just a record. It’s a gift to your future self. The little sparks from your past can become the big ideas or actions of tomorrow. By using Floating Memo, your everyday life becomes more creative, more thoughtful, and more connected with yourself. ◆ Start Floating Memo today Let forgotten notes inspire you today Keep all your scattered ideas in one place Enjoy a simple, intuitive experience you can use every day Stay in sync effortlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud Why not start now? Your future self will thank you. Floating Memo – where your past inspires your future. ◆ Plan Overview Free Plan: Create up to 15 new memos per month. Standard Plan: Remove ads. Monthly memo creation limit is the same as the Free Plan. Premium Plan: Unlimited monthly memo creation plus ad removal. Please choose the plan that best fits your usage needs. Privacy Policy https://sly-pudding-816.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-25bd3730639f80c08f66f21bf55e88b9 Terms of Use https://sly-pudding-816.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-25dd3730639f80f39b15c38ff5cf7923

About

Head

Organize your creative inspirations by saving links, files, and ideas. This app acts as a digital inventory for creators, allowing you to store various media and notes in a browsable format. It also offers tools for journaling, planning, and music playback.

Highlights
  • Save links and files as cards
  • Organize content on shelves
  • Voice-to-text saving
  • Integrated music playback
  • Searchable inventory
  • Shareable shelves
  • Built-in productivity tools
Features
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Head-Light is an inventory for creators: what moves you, and the words it inspires. ■ Turn links and files into cards on a shelf ・Save links to videos, social posts, music, books, and websites as cards with covers. ・Keep your own photos, PDFs, text, Word, and audio files on the same shelves. ・Browse in a grid, or flip through your collection one card at a time. ■ Just talk to save an idea When an idea hits, tap the big microphone on the home screen, talk, and say "send it" at the end to save. You can type, too. ・Your saved words, photos, and completed activities line up in your Journal, day by day. ・Say a plan with a date and time, and Head-Light offers to add it to your calendar. ■ Enjoy music like a record collection Bring music links from Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and other services together on the same shelf. Line up their covers, browse your collection, and pick what fits your mood. ・With supported Apple Music albums, flip them over and play from Side A or Side B. Meet a familiar album again, starting from Side B. ・Shuffle the supported Apple Music and music-library tracks saved on a shelf. ・Playback for other services depends on the linked service and content. Your music service's library stays untouched. ・Apple Music playback requires an active subscription and permission. ■ Find what you saved, and put it to use ・Search across all your shelves, including text inside supported PDFs and images. ・Copy or move saved cards to another shelf for your next project. ・Find your saved cards through Siri and Spotlight, too. ■ Share a whole shelf with one link No matter how many videos it holds, you send just one link. Anyone with the link can view the shared shelf in a browser—no app needed. ・Only the shelf name and link-card information are shared, never your personal notes or photos. ・Playback depends on the linked service and content. ■ 20+ everyday tools, free ・Routines, timers (Pomodoro, workouts, meditation), and a to-do list ・Mood, sleep, and medication logs ・An idea jar and a venting jar ・Pick the tools you need and keep them on your home screen. ■ Ask any AI Copy your saved words in one go and paste them into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. ■ Choose how to add more Basic capture, the Journal, tools, and up to three shelves are free. ・High Beam (optional subscription): AI sorting, conversation, and summaries. After the free trial, you can create as many shelves as you like while subscribed. ・One-time purchase: add shelves 10 at a time. Subscriptions renew automatically. You can cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. ■ Your records are yours No ads. No tracking. Your records stay on your device and can be protected with Face ID. Only when you use a cloud AI feature—and after a screen explains what is sent and who receives it, and you agree—are those words and photos sent to Anthropic for processing. You can decline and keep using Head-Light, and withdraw consent anytime in Settings. When you share a shelf, its name and link-card information are published through a shareable link. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://head-light.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Floating Memo4 screens
Head4 screens

Verdict

The call

Floating Memo and Head are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Floating Memo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Head sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floating Memo ships an update every 3 days, Head every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Floating Memo versus Head: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloating MemoHead
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakatoshi IchigeKAI SONODA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Floating Memo

Subscriptions4
  • Standard(Remove Ads) Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Standard Plan Annually$24.991 Year
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  • Premium Plan Annually$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Head

Subscriptions2
  • High Beam Monthly$5.991 Month
  • High Beam Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • More shelves$5.99

Questions

Is Floating Memo free?
Floating Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Head free?
Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Floating Memo or Head have ads?
Neither Floating Memo nor Head shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Floating Memo or Head?
Floating Memo ships an update every 3 days, and Head every 5 days. Most recently, Floating Memo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Head on November 1, 2026.

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