Comparison

1secNote vs Drypoint

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 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. • Remote Prompter: Control the prompter using media keys (skip/play/pause) on a Bluetooth keyboard, speaker, headset, or media buttons. • Dynamic Popups: Edit directly from the notch or menu bar on Mac. Keep it floating over other apps on iPhone. • AI Suggestions: Apple Intelligence suggests the next line for you. • Full Ecosystem: Access the same notes across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. • Private & Sync: Securely backed up to your personal iCloud and synced in real-time. • Retro Aesthetic: Decorate your screen with classic pixel fonts in vintage pixel art mode.

About

Drypoint

Features
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Drypoint is a calm, beautiful Markdown editor for people who love to write. What you type is what you see — headings, bold, links, and lists style themselves live as you go, with no edit-and-preview toggle to break your flow. Your words stay yours. Every note is plain Markdown text on disk — never a locked-in proprietary format — so you can read, back up, or move your writing anywhere, for as long as you like. WRITE IN TRUE LIVE PREVIEW • One distraction-free surface — Markdown styles itself as you type • Full Markdown: headings, bold, italic, links, quotes, code, tables, task lists • Opens even huge notes instantly and stays smooth however much you write • Beautiful themes and refined typography, tuned for long writing sessions EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — designed for each, not ported • Optional iCloud sync keeps every note in step across your devices • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Mac menu bar app, and an Apple Watch companion • Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight — capture and find notes hands-free PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: works fully offline, and your notes stay on your device until you choose to sync • Lock any note with a password — the text and its attachments are protected with strong AES-GCM encryption that only your password can open • The same password unlocks a note on every device; use Face ID or Touch ID for instant access • No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics — ever AI ON YOUR TERMS • On-device intelligence that runs privately, right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • Or connect your own AI provider • AI is always opt-in, and your text only ever goes where you choose to send it ORGANIZE WITHOUT FUSS • Folders, tags, and fast full-text search surface anything in a keystroke • Attach images and files right alongside your words • Export to 10 formats — PDF, HTML, Word, Rich Text, and more — in a tap DRYPOINT PRO Unlock the full experience: iCloud sync, AI, per-note encryption, every export format, and more. Start free, then choose monthly for full flexibility or yearly for the best value. Subscription Details Drypoint Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drypoint.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drypoint.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

1secNote4 screens
Drypoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drypoint at Free against 1secNote's $2.99. Drypoint also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). 1secNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Drypoint is free to download; 1secNote costs $2.99 up front. Drypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 1secNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, Drypoint every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
1secNote versus Drypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1secNoteDrypoint
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developereditoy Inc.Vanhux UG

In-app purchases

None

1secNote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Drypoint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is 1secNote free?
1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drypoint free?
Drypoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1secNote or Drypoint have ads?
Neither 1secNote nor Drypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1secNote or Drypoint?
1secNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Drypoint every 2 days. Most recently, 1secNote was updated on October 7, 2026 and Drypoint on October 10, 2026.

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