Comparison

Terminal Notes vs Duck Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Terminal Notes

Experience a nostalgic note-taking app with a retro computer aesthetic. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and manage to-dos with vintage themes like CRT scanlines and DOS prompts. All data is stored locally for a private, distraction-free workspace.

Highlights
  • Retro themes (CRT, DOS, amber glow, legal pad)
  • Local-only storage (no cloud)
  • Built-in reminders
  • Minimalist and fast interface
  • Distraction-free writing environment
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Retro-inspired note-taking & reminders—no cloud required. Dive into nostalgia with Terminal Notes, a lightweight iOS app that brings the spirit of old-school computers to your pocket. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and review to-dos against a backdrop of vintage CRT scanlines, crisp DOS-style prompts, soothing amber glows, or classic white and yellow legal-pad views. Key Features Retro Themes: A selection of vintage styles—from CRT scanlines and DOS prompts to amber glows and legal-pad layouts. Local-Only Storage: All notes stay on your device—no servers, no cloud. Built-in Reminders: So you never miss a deadline. Minimal Footprint: Launch, type, save—fast and fuss-free. Whether you’re a developer nostalgic for simpler times, a writer seeking distraction-free focus, or anyone who appreciates a touch of vintage flair, Terminal Notes gives you a pure, no-frills workspace on iPhone.

About

Duck Timer

Features
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Duck is one calm timer for whatever you are doing. Name the moment, choose the minutes, and start. When you need a rhythm instead of a countdown, build repeating timer and pause intervals for focus sessions, cooking, stretching, or training. • A focused minutes-first timer • Optional repeating timer and pause intervals • Local notifications for transitions and completion • Small and medium Home Screen widgets • Thirty days of private, on-device history • No account, advertising, tracking, streaks, or subscriptions Duck notices what you finish and never punishes what you miss.

Screenshots

Terminal Notes4 screens
Duck Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Terminal Notes and Duck Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Terminal Notes versus Duck Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal NotesDuck Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey GillespieArisa Nakanam

In-app purchases

None

Terminal Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Duck Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal Notes free?
Terminal Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duck Timer free?
Duck Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal Notes or Duck Timer have ads?
Neither Terminal Notes nor Duck Timer shows ads.

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