Comparison

1secNote vs BruSynk

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

BruSynk

Features
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BruSynk(ブルシンク)は、無関係な言葉を強制的につなぎ合わせることで新しい発想を引き出す「ブルートシンク法」に基づいた発想支援アプリです。 【特徴】 - ランダムに提示される言葉を課題に結びつけ、アイデアの着想を促進 - シンプルで直感的な操作、すぐに使えるインターフェース - 思いついたアイデアをメモとして保存・振り返り可能 【こんな方におすすめ】 - 新しいアイデアを考える企画職やクリエイター - 日常の問題解決や学習に創造的な視点を取り入れたい方 - ブレインストーミングを一人でも気軽に実践したい方 偶然の出会いからアイデアが生まれる。 BruSynkがあなたの発想を強力にサポートします。

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
BruSynk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BruSynk at Free against 1secNote's $2.99. BruSynk also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). 1secNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

BruSynk is free to download; 1secNote costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, BruSynk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
1secNote versus BruSynk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNoteBruSynk
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.Kanji Goto

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

None

BruSynk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BruSynk free?
BruSynk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1secNote or BruSynk have ads?
BruSynk shows ads; 1secNote does not.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or BruSynk?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and BruSynk every 2 weeks. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on November 12, 2026 and BruSynk on November 8, 2026.

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