Comparison

1secNote vs TidyPaste

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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: β€’ Floating Camera Prompter: Float notes seamlessly over your iPhone camera or Mac video calls. Speak naturally while looking directly into the lens. β€’ Hands-Free Remote Control: Control teleprompter scrolling using Bluetooth buttons, AirPods, or Control Center. Pause to step line-by-line. β€’ 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. β€’ 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. β€’ 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. β€’ Mac Notch & Menubar Integration: Access your notes in a single click or glance right from the MacBook camera notch. CRAFTED FOR WRITING LOVERS: β€’ Bespoke Typography: Enjoy writing with our custom-engineered pixel font, designed for razor-sharp readability at any size. β€’ 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). β€’ Instant at Any Scale: From 10 notes to 10,000, 1secNote launches in 1 second with near-zero memory footprint. β€’ Instant Spotlight Search: Find any note in 1 second straight from macOS Spotlight or iOS Search. β€’ 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

TidyPaste

Features
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Keep all your favorite links in view: beautifully organized, easy to browse, and fun to use. Collect text, images, and notes for even more customization. TidyPaste helps you: * Organize visually: Create boards and topics, arrange your URLs, text or images from your clipboard instead of endless lists. * Add context: Attach quick titles or notes to each link so you always remember why you saved it. * Customize appearance: Choose background colors, personalize each board to match your mood or project. * iCloud Sync: Access your boards and links from any of your devices. * Group by topic: Travel, gifts, recipes, study, projects: whatever your work or hobby, keep related links together. * Search fast: Find what you saved in seconds: no more endlessly scrolling. * Add links with ease: Double-tap to paste, and you’re done. Why TidyPaste? TidyPaste is visual bookmarks organizer that helps you see your ideas, recall your links, and stay inspired. Plan trips, curate recipes, gather gift ideas, or collect research β€” TidyPaste makes it all simple, beautiful, and fun. Unlock more: One board is included for free. Get the lifetime upgrade to unlock unlimited boards. Download now and transform the way you save and organize links!

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
TidyPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TidyPaste at Free against 1secNote's $2.99. TidyPaste also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). 1secNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

TidyPaste is free to download; 1secNote costs $2.99 up front. TidyPaste sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1secNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, TidyPaste every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
1secNote versus TidyPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNoteTidyPaste
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.Emanuele Delirio

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TidyPaste

One-time1
  • Unlimited boards$1.99

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TidyPaste free?
TidyPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1secNote or TidyPaste have ads?
Neither 1secNote nor TidyPaste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or TidyPaste?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and TidyPaste every 6 days. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on November 4, 2026 and TidyPaste on November 2, 2026.

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