1secNote vs Text Templates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Floating note display
- AI line suggestions
- Cross-device synchronization
- Notch and status bar integration
- Retro aesthetic mode
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1secNote - Floating Prompter Note Check your notes while looking at the camera. Peek at notes from the Mac's notch or menu bar. Float it over the iPhone camera app to use as a prompter. โข Remote Prompter: Control the prompter using media keys (skip/play/pause) on a Bluetooth keyboard, speaker, headset, or media buttons. โข Dynamic Popups: Edit directly from the notch or menu bar on Mac. Keep it floating over other apps on iPhone. โข AI Suggestions: Apple Intelligence suggests the next line for you. โข Full Ecosystem: Access the same notes across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. โข Private & Sync: Securely backed up to your personal iCloud and synced in real-time. โข Retro Aesthetic: Decorate your screen with classic pixel fonts in vintage pixel art mode.
Text Templates
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Save your go-to phrases and insert them into any app with a single tap. Make your emails and chats smoother than ever. PhraseRack is a keyboard app that lets you quickly access your saved phrases. Email, Slack, iMessage โ your saved text is always just one tap away. WHEN IT COMES IN HANDY - Sending the same replies in work emails or Slack - Typing the same greetings or follow-ups every day - Posting the same hashtags on social media KEY FEATURES - One-Tap Input โ Pick a phrase from the keyboard and it's inserted instantly - Categories โ Organize phrases by Work, Personal, or however you like - Variables โ Set placeholders like {{company}} and fill them in automatically - Backup & Restore โ Keep your phrases safe - Works on iPhone and iPad YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Your data stays on your device. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pay once. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: 1secNote at 5 against Text Templates's 2. 1secNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Text Templates's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
1secNote costs $2.99 and Text Templates $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, Text Templates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1secNote | Text Templates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 โ better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | editoy Inc. | SEIRAN SOFT LLC |
In-app purchases
1secNote
No in-app purchases
Text Templates
No in-app purchases
Questions
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