Comparison

1secNote vs Habit Tracker

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

Habit Tracker

Build lasting habits with personalized tracking, motivational streaks, and flexible goals. Organize routines into custom groups and visualize progress on an intuitive calendar. This privacy-focused app stores all data locally with no ads or logins.

Highlights
  • Customizable habit creation
  • Streak tracking for motivation
  • Flexible goal setting
  • Habit grouping
  • Progress calendar visualization
  • Privacy-focused, local data storage
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FEATURES CUSTOM HABITS Create personalized habits tailored to your lifestyle, from exercise and reading to mindfulness and productivity. Build a custom routine that fits your unique goals and supports long-term habit formation. STREAKS Motivate yourself with streaks that will visualize your consistency. Maintain daily streaks to build momentum, stay accountable, and turn new behaviors into lasting habits. FLEXIBLE GOALS Set adaptable goals with customizable targets and units. Achieve realistic progress without rigidity, making it easier to form sustainable habits and reach milestones. CUSTOM GROUPS Organize habits into personalized groups for better focus with categories such as health, productivity, or wellness. Streamline your tracking and gain clarity on related routines to enhance overall habit-building efficiency. CALENDAR View your progress through an intuitive calendar that highlights completed days and patterns. Celebrate achievements, identify trends, and strengthen your commitment to daily habits. PRIVACY FOCUSED We collect no data. No ads, no logins, no third party data collection. All your data is stored locally and is yours alone. PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited habits - Unlimited groups - Custom reminders If you have any questions please email us at reallycoolsoftwarecompany@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://reallycoolsoftwarecompany.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
Habit Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Habit Tracker is free to download; 1secNote costs $2.99 up front. Habit Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. 1secNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, Habit Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
1secNote versus Habit Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNoteHabit Tracker
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
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.Cullen Waller

Customer experience

1secNote

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

Habit Tracker

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

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Habit Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Habit Tracker free?
Habit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1secNote or Habit Tracker have ads?
Neither 1secNote nor Habit Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or Habit Tracker?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Habit Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on November 4, 2026 and Habit Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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