Comparison

1 Bit Notes vs ScrollArc

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

Head to head
About

1 Bit Notes

Capture your thoughts with a stylish, retro terminal interface. Organize, secure, and set reminders for your notes. Export in Markdown or PDF and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Terminal-style interface
  • Note organization and search
  • Passcode encryption for notes
  • Reminder functionality
  • Home screen widget support
  • Multiple retro themes
  • Markdown and PDF export
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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1 Bit Notes brings the nostalgic charm of classic computer terminals to modern note-taking. With its authentic retro aesthetic and pixel-perfect design, taking notes has never been this stylish. FEATURES: > Terminal-Style Interface Clean, minimalist design inspired by vintage computer systems. Green phosphor text on dark background creates the perfect writing atmosphere. > Organize Your Thoughts Create categories, pin important notes, and mark favorites. Search through all your notes instantly. > Secure Your Notes Lock sensitive notes with passcode encryption. Your private thoughts stay private. > Reminders Set reminders for your notes and never forget important tasks. > Widget Support Quick access to your notes right from your home screen. > Multiple Themes Choose from different retro color schemes to match your style. > Export Options Export your notes as Markdown or PDF files. > iCloud Sync Keep your notes synchronized across all your devices. PREMIUM FEATURES: Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase: - iCloud Sync - Extra Themes - Note Encryption - Reminders - Boot Screen Customization - Terminal Commands Whether you're a developer, writer, or just someone who appreciates retro aesthetics, 1 Bit Notes is the perfect companion for capturing your ideas. > START TAKING NOTES_

About

ScrollArc

Features
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Finish the long AI answers and repository documents worth keeping. ScrollArc turns AI conversation exports, Markdown files, and GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket documents into one calm reading library—with your place saved automatically. AI conversations, ready to read • Import supported ZIP and JSON conversation exports • Preview conversations and choose only what you want to save • Convert supported text on your device without sending it to an AI model • Keep imported documents available offline GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket in one reader • Import public Markdown from all three providers for free • Connect private repositories with ScrollArc Plus • Keep READMEs, specifications, runbooks, and technical notes together • Preview additions and removals before updating the local copy Built to finish long documents • Return to the exact reading position you left • Use Reading Map to see headings, progress, and structured sections • Search inside a document and move between results • Adjust text size, line spacing, content width, and themes Markdown that stays readable • Syntax-highlighted code, tables, task lists, quotes, links, and images • Math and Mermaid diagrams rendered on your device • Full-screen Mermaid viewer with pinch-to-zoom Keep, compare, and take your work with you • Export the original Markdown for free • Export PDF or self-contained HTML with ScrollArc Plus • Create highlights and bookmarks with Plus • Keep local version history, compare readable diffs, and restore an earlier version with Plus Private by design No account. No ads. Your document text stays in the app's local storage. ScrollArc does not upload your documents or analyze them with AI. You can delete one document or clear the entire local library at any time. Release builds send limited feature-use totals and crash diagnostics; document text, titles, filenames, search terms, repository names, links, and annotations are never included. Free and ScrollArc Plus The free version saves up to ten documents and includes the complete reading experience, AI export import, public repository import, and Markdown export. ScrollArc Plus removes the document limit and adds private GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket connections, local version history with diff and restore, PDF and HTML export, and new highlights and bookmarks. Existing documents and annotations are not deleted when a subscription ends. Monthly and yearly plans are available; localized prices and billing periods appear on the purchase screen. Manage or cancel through your Apple Account and restore an eligible purchase from Settings. ScrollArc is a focused AI Markdown reader—not an editor or AI chat service. It gives long conversations, reports, READMEs, specifications, and technical notes a better place to be read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

1 Bit Notes4 screens
ScrollArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

1 Bit Notes and ScrollArc 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. 1 Bit Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScrollArc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
1 Bit Notes versus ScrollArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1 Bit NotesScrollArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFatih Emir OnderByungJo Ahn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1 Bit Notes

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$1.99
2 purchases

ScrollArc

Subscriptions2
  • ScrollArc Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ScrollArc Plus Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is 1 Bit Notes free?
1 Bit Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollArc free?
ScrollArc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1 Bit Notes or ScrollArc have ads?
Neither 1 Bit Notes nor ScrollArc shows ads.

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