Comparison

1secNote vs EasyCount

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Floating note display
  • AI line suggestions
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Notch and status bar integration
  • Retro aesthetic mode
Features
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1secNote — Floating Camera Prompter & Live Markdown Note Check your script without looking away from the camera. Slide notes out from your Mac notch or menu bar in 1 second. Write with live Markdown, zero data loss, and unmatched aesthetic warmth. Whether you're recording video for social media, presenting on Zoom, taking quick meeting notes, or drafting long manuscripts, 1secNote keeps your eyes on your audience and your thoughts at your fingertips. WHY PEOPLE LOVE 1SECNOTE: • Floating Camera Prompter: Float notes seamlessly over your iPhone camera or Mac video calls. Speak naturally while looking directly into the lens. • Hands-Free Remote Control: Control teleprompter scrolling using Bluetooth buttons, AirPods, or Control Center. Pause to step line-by-line. • Seamless Live Markdown: Images, links, headings, bold, lists, and checklists format instantly. Raw syntax markers gracefully hide when you move your cursor away for clean, distraction-free reading. • All-New Interactive Widgets: Keep your chosen note or recent notes right on your Home Screen with rich image previews and instant one-tap capture. • Zero Data Loss & 7-Day History: Never lose a draft. Automatic micro-snapshots let you jump back to any revision from the last 7 days. • Mac Notch & Menubar Integration: Access your notes in a single click or glance right from the MacBook camera notch. CRAFTED FOR WRITING LOVERS: • Bespoke Typography: Enjoy writing with our custom-engineered pixel font, designed for razor-sharp readability at any size. • Modern & Vintage Displays: Switch freely between clean modern typography and cozy retro CRT displays (IBM Amber Plasma, Apple ][ Green, Commodore PET Blue, and e-ink). • Instant at Any Scale: From 10 notes to 10,000, 1secNote launches in 1 second with near-zero memory footprint. • Instant Spotlight Search: Find any note in 1 second straight from macOS Spotlight or iOS Search. • Complete Apple Ecosystem: Seamless iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. No subscriptions. No account sign-ups. No trackers. Just the fastest, most satisfying note-taking companion on Apple devices.

About

EasyCount

Easily save and track important dates, counting down to future events or up from past milestones. Organize your dates into categories with a streamlined interface. Seamlessly sync across Apple devices via iCloud for stress-free date management.

Highlights
  • Track past and future dates
  • Streamlined user interface
  • Categorize dates
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable settings
Features
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EasyCount is your essential companion for effortlessly saving and tracking important dates on your iPhone! Whether counting down to exciting upcoming events or tracking memorable days gone by, EasyCount simplifies date management with a beautifully streamlined interface.  Say goodbye to complicated apps—EasyCount gets you exactly where you need to be with minimal taps. Organize your dates neatly into categories or keep them simple and straightforward—it's entirely up to you.  With EasyCount's robust synchronization via iCloud, your dates and countdowns remain updated seamlessly across all your Apple devices, ensuring your essential moments are always within reach. Customize your experience effortlessly through the intuitive Settings page, where detailed app information and easy-to-use personalization options await. Download EasyCount today and transform your date tracking into a delightful, stress-free experience!

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
EasyCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyCount at every 3 days against 1secNote's every 4 weeks. EasyCount also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). 1secNote's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

1secNote costs $2.99 and EasyCount $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, EasyCount every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1secNote versus EasyCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNoteEasyCount
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.Tansu ICIN

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

None

EasyCount

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyCount free?
EasyCount costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1secNote or EasyCount have ads?
Neither 1secNote nor EasyCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or EasyCount?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and EasyCount every 3 days. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on November 4, 2026 and EasyCount on October 30, 2026.

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