Comparison

Flowing Notes vs HostLog

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

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About

Flowing Notes

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Float Notes is a minimal, flowing note app designed for busy minds. Write a note once โ€” it scrolls continuously on your screen. No need to open, search, or remember. Just glance and go. Perfect for: - ADHD & attention difficulties โ€” keep important thoughts always visible - Busy professionals โ€” capture that call reminder before you forget - Students โ€” scroll through vocabulary, formulas, or key dates passively - Elderly & memory support โ€” "lock the door", "take your medicine" always on screen - Minimal & aesthetic setups โ€” beautiful on iPhone and iPad FEATURES - Continuous scrolling feed โ€” notes flow endlessly, day and night - Multiple pages โ€” separate spaces for work, home, study, and more - Dark & light mode โ€” warm, paper-like tones in both - Adjustable text size โ€” small, medium, or large - Adjustable scroll speed โ€” slow for reading, fast for scanning - Distraction-free โ€” no clutter, no notifications, just your notes - Widget mode โ€” full screen, no interface, pure flow

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HostLog

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Document the stay. Preserve the evidence. Stay ahead of the deadline. HostLog is a private damage and inspection journal for short-term rental hosts. Keep pre-stay and post-checkout photos, damage details, repair estimates, communications, and important filing dates connected to the right stay โ€” then export a clear PDF when you need to make your case. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT DAMAGE IS FOUND - Capture timestamped before-and-after inspection photos. - Log damage details, repair costs, and supporting images. - Track guest-response, filing, and support-escalation windows. - Choose private local reminders so a date does not slip past. - Generate a basic damage PDF at no cost. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account or login. - Records live in HostLog on your iPhone and are included in your standard iOS device backup. - No analytics, advertising, AI, or tracking SDKs. - Export a portable JSON archive whenever you choose. - App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID is free for everyone. FREE TO START - 1 property and up to 3 stays per property. - Up to 5 photos per inspection. - Unlimited damage records. - Individual damage timelines and on-device deadline reminders. - Basic damage PDF, Recently Deleted recovery, backup export, and Home Screen widget. HOSTLOG PRO - Damage Claim Builder PDF with before/after evidence and communication timeline. - Before/After photo comparison. - Unlimited properties, stays, and inspection photos. - Unified deadline dashboard across every property. - Multi-platform organization and Communication Log. - Annual Hosting Report and Insurance Schedule PDFs. Choose flexible monthly access or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Both unlock the same Pro features. Localized prices are shown by the App Store before purchase. Monthly access renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Apple ID subscription settings. Lifetime access is a non-consumable in-app purchase and does not renew. Restore Purchases is available on the purchase screen. HostLog does not connect to Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, or any rental platform. Platform names are optional labels only. HostLog does not file claims, message guests, provide legal or insurance advice, or guarantee a claim outcome. Verify current platform rules before relying on a calculated date. Support: captainlongevity@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/hostlog/privacy Terms of Use: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/hostlog/terms

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flowing Notes at none against HostLog's 2. Flowing Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). HostLog's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HostLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flowing Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Flowing Notes versus HostLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowing NotesHostLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunda Sengunๆ…งๆ…ง ้ซ˜

In-app purchases

None

Flowing Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HostLog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Flowing Notes free?
Flowing Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HostLog free?
HostLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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