FloatyDo vs Monolog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FloatyDo
A minimalist to-do list app designed for quick task capture and focus on daily priorities. It integrates with a macOS app for seamless cross-device management, ideal for immediate action items.
- Minimalist design
- Focus on daily priorities
- Quick task capture
- macOS integration
- Cross-device synchronization
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FloatyDo is a minimal todo app that keeps you focused on today's priorities. The idea is simple: Need to schedule it, group it, or add tons of detail? It probably belongs in your calendar or a heavier project management tool. Need to write it down quickly and get it done ASAP? That's what FloatyDo is for. This iOS app pairs seamless with a keyboard-first macOS app so that you can keep on top of your list while you're working or on the go.
Monolog
Capture your thoughts quickly and privately without worrying about formatting. This app offers a distraction-free journaling experience with seamless syncing across your devices. Easily access it from your Control Center for instant note-taking.
- Fast and distraction-free journaling
- Private Mode for message security
- iCloud sync across devices
- Control Center toggle for quick access
- Simple and personal note-taking
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Monolog helps you capture thoughts and understand yourself better, without the need for perfect formatting - just send thoughts like text bubbles. Features: • Fast and distraction-free journaling • Private Mode to hide messages from watching eyes • iCloud sync across devices • Control Center toggle to quickly start typing Monolog is designed to make journaling simple, personal, and rewarding, one bubble at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monolog at none against FloatyDo's 2. Monolog also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). FloatyDo's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. FloatyDo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Monolog asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FloatyDo against 5.0 for Monolog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
FloatyDo ships an update every 2 weeks, Monolog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloatyDo | Monolog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffi Chilingaryan | Barnabas Kordas |
Customer experience
FloatyDo
Monolog
In-app purchases
FloatyDo
- FloatyDo Free TrialFree
- FloatyDo Lifetime$4.99
Monolog
No in-app purchases
