Comparison

EverEditor vs Ulysses

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

Head to head
About

EverEditor

This app is a sophisticated text editor for managing Evernote notes. It allows for creating, editing, and syncing notes with rich text or markdown support, along with various file attachment and organizational features. Premium features unlock advanced functionalities like multi-account support and unlimited note access.

Highlights
  • Create, edit, and sync Evernote notes
  • Rich text and markdown support
  • Attach various file types
  • Search and replace within notes
  • Multi-account support (Premium)
  • Customizable toolbar (Premium)
  • Dark mode for markdown editing (Premium)
Features
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Write faster. Edit freely. Stay connected with Evernote. EverEditor gives you a focused place to write without the clutter. Open the app and start writing right away, then sync your notes with Evernote. Create new notes, edit existing ones, and choose between rich text and Markdown. Use EverEditor for quick notes, journals, work logs, documents, and anything else you want to keep in Evernote. Make the editor your own with a customizable toolbar and flexible writing settings. # Features - Free The following functions are provided free of charge. • Create, edit and send Evernote notes There is a limit on the number of transmissions. • Search for notes There is a limit on the number of searches. • Edit Evernote notes information • Create Evernote notes in rich text • Supports Split View • Attach various types of files • Attach the recorded file • Use camera function • Add a reminder • Compatible with Dropbox and iCloud • Support search and replace in notes - EverEditor Premium The following functions are provided paid. • Support multi account, switch account • Enter notes continuously in the same note • Unlock restrictions on sending notes • Unlock search limit for notes • Unlock editing of toolbars • Create notes with markdown • Use dark mode when entering markdown • Change the color of the editor • Select the method of automatic generation of note titles - About Auto Renewable Subscriptions • Payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the current period ends. • Your iTunes account will be charged for next renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew from your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Current subscriptions cannot be canceled while active. If you turn off auto-renew you will have access to your subscribed content until the end of the current period. - EverEditor Premium 1 Month ($0.99/month) • Monthly subscription provides following features. • Create notes with markdown • Support multi accounts, switch accounts • Enter notes continuously in the same note • Unlock restrictions on sending notes • Unlock search limit for notes • Unlock editing of toolbars - EverEditor Premium 1 Year ($5.99/year) Yearly subscription provides following features. • Create notes with markdown • Support multi accounts, switch accounts • Enter notes continuously in the same note • Unlock restrictions on sending notes • Unlock search limit for notes • Unlock editing of toolbars - Cancelling You can jump to the subscription manage view easily by tapping the "Manage" in settings, or you can do it from AppStore or iTunes. - Privacy Policy and Term of Use http://www.jagaimopotato.com/apps/privacypolicy/ever-editor-privacy-policy-en.html The app creates, views, and edits Evernote notes, tags, notebooks. These permissions are provided from Evernote to third party developers. This is the official permission that Evernote users approved to Evernote and provides to Evernote's third-party developers. This is based on a license agreed to use the API of Evernote. Please check Evernote's API-License, privacy policy and terms of use. API License: http://dev.evernote.com/doc/reference/api_license.php Evernote's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://evernote.com/intl/us/privacy/policy We do not provide all of Evernote notes contents to third parties except Evernote. If you have any feedback or questions, we’d love to hear from you. You can email ryu.contact.jp+evereditor@gmail.com or tweet @ja_gaimopotato.

About

Ulysses

A distraction-free writing environment for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers robust document management, seamless syncing, and flexible export options for writers of all kinds. Includes a proofreader and editing assistant.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free editor
  • Unified document library
  • Cross-device sync
  • Built-in proofreader
  • Flexible export options (PDF, DOCX, eBook, HTML)
  • Direct publishing to blogs
Features
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Ulysses is your one-stop writing environment for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Its pleasant, focused writing experience, combined with effective document management, seamless sync, and flexible export, make Ulysses the first choice for writers of all kinds. ++ Apple Design Award Winner ++ “The app is amazing. An absolute delight to use. Well done.” – David Hewson, Bestselling Author (The Killing) ### A Text Production Powerhouse Ulysses’ markup-based, distraction-free editor lets you focus on your most important task: Write, edit, and write some more. Formatting is kept for later, so you can completely immerse yourself in the text. Ulysses’ uniquely streamlined toolset covers the entire writing process, and its clean and simple interface will boost your productivity. From first to final draft, from prologue to closing chapter – Ulysses keeps you in the flow, so you can get stuff done. ### All Your Texts, All the Time Everything you’ll ever write is stored in Ulysses’ unified library. You can manage projects of all kinds and sizes, be it novels, diaries or study notes – they are always saved, and automatically in sync. And since Ulysses offers feature parity across macOS and iOS, it doesn’t matter where you are or when inspiration hits: All its tools, and all your texts, are always at your fingertips. ### Built-In Proofreader and Editing Assistant Write with confidence, thanks to Ulysses’ integrated grammar and style check. Available for over 20 languages, it analyzes your text and offers informed suggestions for capitalization, punctuation, semantics, redundancy, style and more. ### Create eBooks, DOCX, PDFs and HTML Ulysses’ export is flexible enough to cover any writer’s needs: Transform your text into beautiful PDFs, Word documents or eBooks. Or export HTML code, ready to be used anywhere on the web. You can even choose between a variety of pre-made formatting styles for all kinds of purposes, or create your own and share it with other users. ### Publish to WordPress, Ghost, Substack & More Do you blog? Ulysses’ offers best-in-class publishing to WordPress, Ghost, and Micro.blog. You can post to WordPress, Ghost and Micro.blog from right within the app – complete with images, tags, categories etc. All offer a built-in preview to proofread before submission. Ulysses also supports copy paste publishing to Substack and Basecamp. ### Pricing Ulysses requires a subscription. We offer monthly and yearly subscription plans. They include a fully functional trial, so you can test Ulysses (including export and sync). There’s also a special discount for students. All plans unlock the app on Mac, iPhone and iPad, and feature full synchronization. ### Questions Please visit ulysses.app for more information. You can also reach us via help@ulysses.app or on Twitter @ulyssesapp – we’re happily awaiting your feedback! Terms of Use: https://ulysses.app/app-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ulysses.app/app-privacy-policy

Screenshots

EverEditor4 screens
Ulysses4 screens

Verdict

The call

EverEditor and Ulysses both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Ulysses's written reviews are positive against 25% of EverEditor's. Ulysses also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). EverEditor's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EverEditor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ulysses sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ulysses holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulysses has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EverEditor's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ulysses's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EverEditor ships an update monthly, Ulysses every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EverEditor versus Ulysses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverEditorUlysses
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews67.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyu IwasakiUlysses GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

EverEditor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Ulysses

All ratings2,111 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,262 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.8%

Bugs and requests

EverEditor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ulysses

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unexpected data loss or file corruption
  • Slow performance on older devices
  • Unreliable iCloud sync
  • Formatting issues when exporting to other formats

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved collaboration and sharing features
  • Better integration with reference managers and citation tools
  • More flexible export options and compatibility
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Ability to hide Markdown syntax

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EverEditor

Subscriptions2
  • EverEditor Premium$0.991 Month
  • EverEditor Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Year
6 purchases

Ulysses

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan1 Year trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Student Offer$10.99
  • Perpetual License$199.99

Questions

Is EverEditor free?
EverEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ulysses free?
Ulysses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EverEditor or Ulysses?
Ulysses is rated higher. EverEditor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ulysses averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do EverEditor or Ulysses have ads?
EverEditor shows ads; Ulysses does not.
Which is updated more often, EverEditor or Ulysses?
EverEditor ships an update monthly, and Ulysses every 3 weeks. Most recently, EverEditor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ulysses on September 24, 2026.

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