Comparison

1secNote vs Plain_Note

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 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. • Remote Prompter: Control the prompter using media keys (skip/play/pause) on a Bluetooth keyboard, speaker, headset, or media buttons. • Dynamic Popups: Edit directly from the notch or menu bar on Mac. Keep it floating over other apps on iPhone. • AI Suggestions: Apple Intelligence suggests the next line for you. • Full Ecosystem: Access the same notes across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. • Private & Sync: Securely backed up to your personal iCloud and synced in real-time. • Retro Aesthetic: Decorate your screen with classic pixel fonts in vintage pixel art mode.

About

Plain_Note

A fast, minimal note-taking app for professionals. Capture and organize thoughts instantly with plain text, character counts, and OCR from photos. Ideal for quick jotting, archiving, and sharing.

Highlights
  • Plain text notes
  • Character and word count
  • Export notes
  • OCR text extraction from photos
  • Smart file sorting
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Split view for iPad/Mac
Features
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Plain Note is a fast and minimal note-taking app designed for working professionals who value speed, simplicity, and plain text. Whether you're in a meeting, on a call, or brainstorming ideas - Plain Note helps you capture and organize thoughts instantly, without the clutter. Key Features: • **Plain Text by Default** All your notes are saved as clean, unformatted plain text - perfect for copy-pasting, archiving, or exporting anywhere. • **Character and Word Count + Export** Instantly view the number of characters and words in your note. Easily share or export as plain text to other apps or collaborators. • **Split View for Power Users** On landscape mode (iPad or Mac), view your file list and editor side by side = a true productivity boost. • **OCR from Photo Library** Send an image to the app from your Photos, and it will automatically extract text using OCR - then save it as plain text. • **Smart File Sorting** Sort your notes by file name or modification time to quickly find what you need. • **Powerful Search** Search by filename or inside the content of your notes - find what you're looking for in seconds. --- Plain Note is built for professionals who need a fast, distraction-free environment to jot down, organize, and share ideas - without the overhead of rich formatting or complex tools. Download Plain Note and get back to writing, not waiting.

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
Plain_Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plain_Note at weekly against 1secNote's every 4 weeks. Plain_Note also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). 1secNote's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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 Plain_Note $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, Plain_Note weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1secNote versus Plain_Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNotePlain_Note
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.Sun Min Park

Customer experience

1secNote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plain_Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

None

Plain_Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plain_Note free?
Plain_Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1secNote or Plain_Note have ads?
Neither 1secNote nor Plain_Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or Plain_Note?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Plain_Note weekly. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on October 7, 2026 and Plain_Note on October 7, 2026.

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