Comparison

Floathing vs Cacatua

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

Head to head
About

Floathing

This app transforms your iPhone into a versatile floating toolkit. It allows you to keep essential tools like teleprompters, timers, notes, and web videos visible in a Picture-in-Picture window that stays on top of any other application. Streamline your workflow for recording, studying, or presenting without constant app switching.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture floating windows
  • Floating teleprompter with auto-scroll
  • Timer, stopwatch, and countdown tools
  • Floating sticky notes
  • Pin reference images as overlays
  • Picture-in-Picture for web videos
  • System monitor widgets
Features
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Floathing – Floating Everything on iPhone Floathing turns your iPhone into a powerful floating toolkit: teleprompter, timer, stopwatch, countdown, world clock, sticky notes, reference images, system monitors, and even web videos — all running in a Picture-in-Picture window that stays on top of any app. Stop switching apps just to check your teleprompter, timer, notes, or videos while recording, studying, or presenting. Keep everything visible in one small floating window. Always-On-Top Floating Window -Picture-in-Picture keeps your tools floating over Camera, Safari, Notes, and social apps. -Start from the dashboard: pick a tool, configure it, preview it live, then tap to float. -Floating Teleprompter & Time Tools Floating teleprompter with auto-scroll, perfect for TikTok, Reels, vlogs, and speaking to camera. Floating timer, stopwatch, and countdown for study sessions, workouts, presentations, and focus time. Sticky Notes & Reference Images -Floating sticky notes for key points, to-dos, or reminders during meetings and online classes. -Pin reference images, slides, mockups, or formulas as an overlay while you draw, code, or write. Safari Web Videos -Watch almost any web video in Picture-in-Picture mode using our Safari Extension. -Keep videos floating while browsing, chatting, taking notes, or multitasking. -Tested on popular sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, and more. System Monitors -Floating widgets for network status, battery & thermal info, and speedometer, always visible at a glance. Fast & Simple -Save presets for videoprompters, floating study timers, or your favorite setups. -Live preview before floating anything on screen. Unlimited access to all features - You can subscribe to enjoy all the app's features without limit. - Subscription fees are charged monthly or annually, depending on your chosen subscription plan. Or lifetime pro, purchase once, own forever. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. By using Floathing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: * Privacy Policy: https://mecapps.fun/floathing/privacy * Terms of Use: https://mecapps.fun/floathing/terms

About

Cacatua

Features
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Cacatua — Your voice transcribed in real time, sent anywhere. REAL-TIME SPEECH RECOGNITION Cacatua captures your voice and converts it to text with cloud speech-to-text technology. Experience fast, accurate transcription powered by advanced ASR (automatic speech recognition) and AI. KEY FEATURES Record & Transcribe - Live streaming transcription as you speak - Push-to-talk recording mode for quick notes - Non-live recording with up to 5-minute audio capture - Transcribe in dozens of languages with automatic detection Wireless Pairing - Pair your phone with any computer or tablet via secure QR code - Send transcriptions to paired devices with one tap - Your transcriptions act as wireless text input — perfect for presentations, meetings, content creation - Cloud relay ensures your data stays private and encrypted AI-Enhanced Notes (Pro) - LLM post-processing transforms raw transcripts into polished, structured notes - Turn voice notes into professional documentation - Perfect for researchers, students, writers, and professionals Subscription Options - Standard plan: 30 minutes of transcription per month - Pro plan: Unlimited transcription with AI note enhancement IDEAL FOR - Hands-free voice typing and dictation - Accessibility — voice input for those with mobility challenges - Content creators recording voice memos, scripts, and ideas - Students transcribing lectures and meeting notes - Professionals capturing meeting transcripts and voice notes - Non-native speakers learning pronunciation and speech - Anyone needing fast speech-to-text conversion SUPPORTED LANGUAGES Spanish, English, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and more. PRIVACY & SECURITY - End-to-end encrypted communication - Your audio data is processed securely on cloud servers - Sign in with Google or Apple for secure authentication - Manage your account and delete data anytime SUBSCRIPTION INFO - Pro membership: auto-renews monthly - Cancel anytime from your device settings Perfect for voice dictation, accessibility features, real-time note-taking, and wireless speech-to-text workflows. Cacatua transforms the way you capture your thoughts. Terms of Use: https://www.cacatua.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cacatua.app/privacy

Screenshots

Floathing4 screens
Cacatua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cacatua at every 2 days against Floathing's every 3 weeks. Cacatua also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Floathing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month and Cacatua sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floathing ships an update every 3 weeks, Cacatua every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Floathing versus Cacatua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloathingCacatua
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuu Thi Tuyet MinhGuillermo Nimubona Castrillo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Floathing

Subscriptions2
  • Floathing: Pro Monthly$1.291 Month
  • Floathing: Pro Yearly7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • Floathing: Pro Lifetime$17.99
2 purchases

Cacatua

Subscriptions2
  • Cacatua Pro$12.991 Month
  • Cacatua Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Floathing free?
Floathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cacatua free?
Cacatua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Floathing or Cacatua have ads?
Neither Floathing nor Cacatua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Floathing or Cacatua?
Floathing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cacatua every 2 days. Most recently, Floathing was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cacatua on October 15, 2026.

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