Hacker Note vs The Minimal Soundboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- High-performance and simple functionality
- Transparent app background
- Theme color customization
- Category management
- HTML and Markdown output
- Password protection
- Google Drive backup
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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
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.
- Record sounds within the app
- Import and export audio files
- Modern and clean design
- No subscriptions
- One-time purchase planned
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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 I built this app because I was tired of finding only overpriced soundboards with outdated designs or hidden subscriptions.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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hacker Note | The Minimal Soundboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yuki okada | Antonio Salsa |
In-app purchases
Hacker Note
No in-app purchases
The Minimal Soundboard
- Coffee$2.99
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