Word Processor vs Instabrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Word Processor
A powerful yet user-friendly word processor designed for students and professionals. It aids in organizing research, generating ideas, and focusing on writing. Seamlessly sync documents across devices and export in various formats.
- Create, edit, import, and export documents (text, RTF, Markdown, LaTeX)
- Export to PDF, ePUB, HTML, and more
- MLA and APA style formatting support
- Insert photos, signatures, charts, and drawings
- Offline/Online sync with cloud services
- Text to Speech for proofreading
- Scan documents using device camera
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Textilus Pro is a great word processor app for students and business people, also being excellent for writing reports, papers, blog posts, journals or ebooks! Textilus Pro can help you organize your research, generate ideas, and remove distractions so you can focus on the most important thing: writing. Thanks to iCloud and Dropbox Sync, your documents in Textilus will synchronize between your iPad and iPhone automatically. MAIN FEATURES + Create, edit, import and export text, RTF, Markdown and LaTeX documents. + Export and share your text documents to PDF, RTF, RTFD, ePUB, PNG, TXT, Markdown or HTML + Modify margins and paper sizes, MLA and APA style format support including document headers/footers, very useful for students and teachers + Insert inline photos, signatures, charts and drawings in your documents. + MLA and APA style format support including headers/footers + Install your own TrueType fonts. + Full-text search engine: It allows you to search the contents of your document library + Create unlimited notebooks, folders and nested subfolders + Create your own templates for new documents + User defined document headers and footers with tags for date, page number, total of pages, etc. + Offline/Online document sync with iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, webDAV + Text to Speech for proofreading with text being read aloud starting at the cursor position + Scan documents: Use the camera of your iPad/iPhone to scan documents, notes, recipes, tickets, etc. directly in Textilus !!! + Wi-Fi Transfer: transfer your documents between your iPad/iPhone and your computer via Wi-Fi with a web browser + Protect individually your folders/notebooks with a password, very useful for iPads with more than one user in office, classroom or home + Zip folders and email them as an attachment + iCloud sync support: it keeps automatically your documents up to date on all your devices iPhone/iPad + Share Link via iCloud: Share your documents via public iCloud web link Other main features: # Stay organized + Create notebooks, folders and nested subfolders # Essential Writing Tool + Rich-text formatting: Bold, italic, underline, highlight, subscript/superscript, alignment, line and paragraph spacing, first-line indent, page breaks, footnotes, comments, text and paper color, etc. + Insert special symbols, math symbols, date, current GPS location, pictographs and web links + Sign your documents realistically with your finger + Document Statistics: characters, words, reading time, sentences, average word length + Right to Left and bi-directional text editing supported for Hebrew, Arabic, Thai, etc. # Customizable Keyboard Bar + Exclusive extra keyboard row with direct access to styling and punctuation functions. + Quick keys for tab, forward delete, cursor up/down/left/right, etc. + Tap and hold to easily set your own custom keyboard buttons to your commonly-used keys, special symbols, text snippets or hard to reach characters # Special and Unique Features + Scan documents: Use the camera of your iPad/iPhone to scan documents, notes, recipes, tickets, etc. directly in Textilus !!! + Text to Speech for proofreading with text being read aloud starting at the cursor position + Typewriter (Focus) mode. Distraction-Free mode that keeps only the paragraph you’re typing at the center of the screen, letting you focus on what you’re writing + User defined document headers and footers with tags for date, page number, total of pages, etc. + Create backup snapshots of your documents anytime + Zip folders/notebooks and email them as an attachment Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app requires users to have a subscription to unlock all the features after a 3-day risk-free trial.
Instabrain
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Stop saving things you'll never find again. InstaBrain captures any Instagram Reel or screenshot and instantly turns it into a searchable, organized knowledge library. Our AI analyzes every piece of content - extracting summaries, key takeaways, and smart tags - so you actually remember and act on what you discover. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open any Instagram Reel or post 2. Tap Share → InstaBrain 3. AI instantly analyzes and categorizes your save 4. Find it anytime with search, filters, or tags FEATURES Personal Library Every save is automatically categorized - Food & Cafes, Travel, Movies, Recipes, Health, Finance, and more. No manual organizing required. AI-Powered Insights Every saved item gets an instant summary, key takeaways, and structured analysis. Know exactly what you saved and why. Tags Your Way Create custom tags to organize content your way. Your system, your rules. Smart Reminders Set a reminder on any save - a recipe to try, a restaurant to visit, a product to buy. Act on your saves, not just collect them. Bookmarks Mark your most important saves as favorites for instant access anytime. Share & Export Copy summaries, share insights, or export full analysis to your notes app. Your content, your way. Find Anything Instantly Filter by category, content type, status, or your own tags. Everything is searchable. Works Offline Your entire library is available even without internet. Perfect for travel or low-signal moments. PERFECT FOR - Food lovers saving restaurant and recipe reels - Travelers collecting destination inspiration - Movie & TV enthusiasts tracking recommendations - Health & fitness fans logging workout tips - Learners saving educational content - Shoppers keeping track of product finds SUBSCRIPTION InstaBrain offers auto-renewable subscriptions: • Monthly Plan — $4.99/month • Quarterly Plan — $12.99 every 3 months (~$4.33/month) • Annual Plan — $39.99/year (~$3.33/month, save 33%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://instabrain.app/privacy Support: https://instabrain.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Word Processor at every 2 weeks against Instabrain's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Word Processor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Instabrain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Word Processor ships an update every 2 weeks, Instabrain every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Processor | Instabrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (902 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 902 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 281 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kairoos Solutions SL | Yatinder Sharma |
Bugs and requests
Word Processor
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cursor disappearing issue after iOS 13 update
- Unreliable document saving and syncing
- Inability to access or export documents
- Unexpected document deletion or loss
Requested features
6 requests- More font options
- Improved formatting and layout controls
- Better PDF support and annotation
- Scrivener file integration
- Customizable page sizes
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- Improved search and navigation
Instabrain
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Word Processor
- Unlock All Textilus Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Full Version Unlock$9.99
Instabrain
- InstaBrain Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- InstaBrain Pro 3 Months$12.993 Months
- InstaBrain Pro 6 Months$22.996 Months
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- InstaBrain Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









