Comparison

1secNote vs OCR Memo

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

OCR Memo

Instantly convert physical documents and handwritten notes into editable text using your device's camera. Organize your scanned content with calendar and timeline views, and utilize voice input for added convenience. This tool is ideal for digitizing various types of information quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Instant text recognition from camera
  • Import from photo library
  • Calendar and timeline organization
  • Voice input support
  • Multi-language support
  • Fast OCR processing
Features
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OCR Memo - Scan & Note Instantly convert paper documents and notes to text with your camera. Simple & fast OCR memo app. Perfect for - Digitizing handwritten notes and documents on the go - Capturing meeting or class notes in seconds - Anyone who wants a paper-notebook feel with digital convenience Features - Scan with camera → Instant text recognition - Import from photo library - Calendar view with week/month toggle - Timeline view for chronological browsing - Voice input support - Choose your display language in Settings Great for - Recording meeting whiteboards - Saving business cards & receipts - Digitizing handwritten notes - Capturing text from books & magazines Highlights - Fast OCR processing - Lightweight & smooth - Multi-language support Start your digital notebook today.

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
OCR Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

OCR Memo 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, OCR Memo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
1secNote versus OCR Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNoteOCR Memo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.BYNET

Customer experience

1secNote

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

OCR Memo

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

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

None

OCR Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCR Memo free?
OCR Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1secNote or OCR Memo have ads?
OCR Memo shows ads; 1secNote does not.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or OCR Memo?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and OCR Memo every 3 days. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on November 4, 2026 and OCR Memo on October 30, 2026.

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