# stage.notes vs 1secNote

The clearest difference is price: 1secNote at $2.99 against stage.notes's $6.99. 1secNote also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (5 vs 2). stage.notes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

stage.notes costs $6.99 and 1secNote $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

stage.notes ships an update every 2 months, 1secNote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stage.notes | 1secNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | #199 |
| Size | 1 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joerg Mannes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317996793) | [editoy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191725361) |

## What reviewers say

### stage.notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagenotes/id1571341182)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1secNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1secnote-floating-prompter/id6476831073)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to view notes discreetly while using your device's camera or other applications. It offers AI-powered suggestions and syncs across all your Apple devices, with a unique retro aesthetic option.

**Highlights:** Floating note display, AI line suggestions, Cross-device synchronization, Notch and status bar integration, Retro aesthetic mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stage.notes free?

stage.notes costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 1secNote free?

1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do stage.notes or 1secNote have ads?

Neither stage.notes nor 1secNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stage.notes or 1secNote?

stage.notes ships an update every 2 months, and 1secNote every 4 weeks. Most recently, stage.notes was updated on July 7, 2026 and 1secNote on August 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, stage.notes or 1secNote?

stage.notes currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and 1secNote at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*