Comparison

Hacker Note vs The Minimal Soundboard

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

Head to head
About

Hacker Note

This note-taking app offers a unique "coolness" with a design inspired by hackers and sci-fi movies. Enjoy a futuristic feel with a transparent background option and customizable themes. It includes essential features like categorization, password protection, and cloud backup.

Highlights
  • High-performance and simple functionality
  • Transparent app background
  • Theme color customization
  • Category management
  • HTML and Markdown output
  • Password protection
  • Google Drive backup
Features
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Recommended for those who are tired of general Note Taking apps. Hacker Note is a simple Note Taking App that pursues "coolness". The design is based on the image of "hackers," "sci-fi movies". example "The Matrix". It is also equipped with a function that makes app background look transparent, so you can enjoy a sense of the near future while taking notes, which is different from ordinary memos. [Main functions] ・ High-performance and simple function ・ Background transparency function ・ Theme color change function ・ Category function ・Output function to HTML and markdown ・ Password setting ・ Backup to Google Drive ・Cool Japanese mode - For cool Japanese displays such as kanji. [Features to be expanded in the future] ・ A cooler color theme

About

The Minimal Soundboard

Record, import, and export your own audio clips with a modern and clean interface. This utility app offers a straightforward soundboard experience without subscriptions or hidden costs.

Highlights
  • Record sounds within the app
  • Import and export audio files
  • Modern and clean design
  • No subscriptions
  • One-time purchase planned
Features
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Record, play, import, and export your favorite sounds. A clean soundboard. Nothing more. I built this app because I was tired of finding only overpriced soundboards with outdated designs or hidden subscriptions. I wanted something clean and modern, so I built it myself. The Project's Future: This app is currently free to download. To support the development of new features, the app will soon transition to a small, one-time purchase model. My Promise: No subscriptions, ever. Download it now to join the project early and get a simple, powerful soundboard that respects your wallet and your privacy. Key Features: Record your sounds directly within the app. Import and export your audio files. Modern and clean design. If you enjoy the app and want to support the project, you’ll find a button inside to buy me a coffee. Thanks for the support!

Screenshots

Hacker Note4 screens
The Minimal Soundboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Minimal Soundboard at Free against Hacker Note's $9.99. The Minimal Soundboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Hacker Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads 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

The Minimal Soundboard is free to download; Hacker Note costs $9.99 up front. The Minimal Soundboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hacker Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hacker Note ships an update fortnightly, The Minimal Soundboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hacker Note versus The Minimal Soundboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker NoteThe Minimal Soundboard
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuki okadaAntonio Salsa

In-app purchases

None

Hacker Note

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Minimal Soundboard

One-time1
  • Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Hacker Note free?
Hacker Note costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Minimal Soundboard free?
The Minimal Soundboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hacker Note or The Minimal Soundboard have ads?
Neither Hacker Note nor The Minimal Soundboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hacker Note or The Minimal Soundboard?
Hacker Note ships an update fortnightly, and The Minimal Soundboard every 2 days. Most recently, Hacker Note was updated on October 10, 2026 and The Minimal Soundboard on October 25, 2026.

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