Comparison

Hacker Notes Pro vs Write Once

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

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About

Hacker Notes Pro

Features
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Hacker Notes brings a bold, terminal-inspired aesthetic to your everyday note-taking. Designed for developers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers a clean, dark workspace β€” it combines powerful editing tools with a visual style straight out of the command line. RICH TEXT EDITING Write and format your notes with full rich text support β€” headings, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, ordered and unordered lists, checkboxes, code blocks, blockquotes, and inline links. Everything you need to capture thoughts, tasks, or technical notes. HACKER TERMINAL AESTHETIC The app's signature neon-on-black look is fully customizable. Choose from 12 preset accent colors β€” green, cyan, magenta, amber, teal, purple, and more β€” or dial in your exact shade using the HSL color sliders. Every screen, button, and dialog reflects your chosen color. ORGANIZE WITH TAGS Attach multiple tags to any note and filter your collection instantly. Combine tag filtering with real-time search across titles and content to find exactly what you need. EXPORT & SHARE Long-press any note to export it as a formatted PDF or share it as plain text. Great for sending quick summaries or keeping formatted copies of your notes. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All notes are stored locally on your device using an embedded database β€” no account required, no cloud sync, no data sent anywhere. Your notes stay yours. GRID & LIST VIEWS Switch between a compact list layout and a spacious grid view to browse your notes the way that works best for you. SORT YOUR WAY Sort notes by creation date or last modified date, in ascending or descending order, so your most relevant notes are always at the top. LIGHTWEIGHT & FAST No background syncing, no bloat. Notes open and save instantly because everything lives on your device. Whether you use it for daily journaling, coding notes, task lists, or just keeping track of ideas β€” Hacker Notes gives you a tool that looks as sharp as the work you do in it. -------------------------- Disclaimer Hacker Notes stores all content locally on your device. The app does not require an account, does not provide cloud backup, and does not transmit your notes to external servers. Users are responsible for maintaining their own device backups to prevent data loss. Features, performance, and availability may vary depending on device, operating system version, and user settings. Exported files and shared content are handled through your device’s native sharing options and may be subject to third-party apps or services. Hacker Notes is intended as a productivity and note-taking tool only and does not provide professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. Users are solely responsible for how they use, store, and share their content. By using the app, you acknowledge and accept that the developer is not liable for data loss, device issues, or outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of the application. β€œHacker” refers strictly to the visual style and theme of the app (terminal-inspired design, colors, and typography). Hacker Notes does not promote, support, or encourage illegal activity of any kind. Users are expected to use the app responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

About

Write Once

Features
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Write Once is a minimal daily writing app built around one simple idea: one blank page, once a day. Start a session and write freely for fifteen minutes. There are no feeds, prompts, streak pressure, or public profiles. The timer stays out of the way so you can focus on the page. Your writing is stored locally on your device. Use Write Once to clear your head, build a small writing habit, or capture whatever is on your mind before the day moves on.

Screenshots

Hacker Notes Pro4 screens
Write Once3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hacker Notes Pro at 15 against Write Once's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Hacker Notes Pro versus Write Once: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHacker Notes ProWrite Once
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSherry Games Private LimitedSaurav Kejriwal

In-app purchases

None

Hacker Notes Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Write Once

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hacker Notes Pro free?
Hacker Notes Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Write Once free?
Write Once is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hacker Notes Pro or Write Once have ads?
Neither Hacker Notes Pro nor Write Once shows ads.

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