# 1secNote vs Plain_Note

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.

1secNote costs $2.99 and Plain_Note $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 1secNote | Plain_Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-note/id6743778899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [editoy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191725361) | [Sun Min Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798370735) |

## What reviewers say

### 1secNote

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

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


### Plain_Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-note/id6743778899)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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