Floaty vs TextRuler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Floaty
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Tired of constantly switching between apps? Try this picture-in-picture split-screen assistant designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. It takes the native picture-in-picture feature to the next level, allowing you to watch videos, read documents, or manage to-dos while running other content in floating windows. Truly multitask on a single screen and boost your productivity like never before. Core Features β’ Preview photos, videos, PDFs, Word files, and more directly in a floating window. Stay focused on work and study. β’ Display webpages, notes, or novels in floating windows. Adjust font size and color for comfortable reading. β’ Keep clocks, countdowns, and stopwatches always visible in floating windows. Manage your time efficiently and never miss important moments. β’ Perfect for replying to messages while watching shows, researching while studying, or referencing documents while workingβactivate with one tap for various scenarios. Ideal For β’ Students β Watch lecture videos and jot down notes simultaneously for more effective learning. β’ Office Workers β Reference documents while writing reports, and stay on track with timers for focused sessions. β’ Binge-Watchers β Follow your favorite shows in a floating screen while browsing social media or replying to messages. β’ Multitaskers β Keep all essential content in view without constant app switching. Download now and unlock a new way to use floating split-screen on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a smoother, more efficient experience every time you use your device.
TextRuler
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Paste any text and instantly see character count, word count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time. Features: - Character count (handles full-width and half-width text) - Word count - Line and paragraph count - Reading time estimate (Japanese: 500 chars/min, English: 225 words/min) - Japanese character type breakdown (Hiragana / Katakana / Kanji / alphanumeric percentages, full-width included) - One-tap clipboard paste - Share statistics as text Great for: - Writers checking blog or social media character limits - Students verifying essay or report length - Copywriters adjusting text length - Translators comparing source and target volume Your text is processed on your device. FREE VERSION AND FULL ACCESS The free version displays banner ads. A one-time Full Access purchase unlocks every feature and removes ads. Customers who previously bought the paid app also continue without ads. Privacy Policy: https://smallappworks.com/textruler/privacy/ Support: https://smallappworks.com/textruler/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Floaty at none against TextRuler's 1. TextRuler's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TextRuler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Floaty asks for nothing beyond the download.
Floaty ships an update every 6 weeks, TextRuler every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Floaty | TextRuler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε¦ζ¬’ η | Takumi Sekiguchi |
In-app purchases
Floaty
No in-app purchases
TextRuler
- Full Access$1.99









