Cardnote.io vs 1secNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cardnote.io
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Save handy information and copy & paste by a single tap. Card is saved in the cloud, and it can be used in multiple devices! (Web version is being prepared)
1secNote
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.
- Floating note display
- AI line suggestions
- Cross-device synchronization
- Notch and status bar integration
- Retro aesthetic mode
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1secNote - Floating Prompter Note Check your notes while looking at the camera. Peek at notes from the Mac's notch or menu bar. Float it over the iPhone camera app to use as a prompter. β’ Remote Prompter: Control the prompter using media keys (skip/play/pause) on a Bluetooth keyboard, speaker, headset, or media buttons. β’ Dynamic Popups: Edit directly from the notch or menu bar on Mac. Keep it floating over other apps on iPhone. β’ AI Suggestions: Apple Intelligence suggests the next line for you. β’ Full Ecosystem: Access the same notes across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. β’ Private & Sync: Securely backed up to your personal iCloud and synced in real-time. β’ Retro Aesthetic: Decorate your screen with classic pixel fonts in vintage pixel art mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cardnote.io at Free against 1secNote's $2.99. 1secNote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Cardnote.io is free to download; 1secNote costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cardnote.io ships an update every 3 months, 1secNote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cardnote.io | 1secNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $2.99 |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Paid |
| Best chart rank | β | #199 β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wonseon Yu | editoy Inc. |
In-app purchases
Cardnote.io
No in-app purchases
1secNote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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