# EverEditor vs Ulysses

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EverEditor | Ulysses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evereditor/id1180470654/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulysses-writing-app/id1225570693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryu Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/595116640) | [Ulysses GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/385113765) |

## What reviewers say

### EverEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evereditor/id1180470654)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverEditor Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| EverEditor Premium | $5.99 | per year |


### Ulysses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulysses-writing-app/id1225570693)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Student Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Perpetual License | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Simple, distraction-free writing experience
- 💡 Powerful organization and formatting features
- 🦋 Beautiful, customizable interface
- ✨ Excellent for focused writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and lock-in
- 📚 Limited support for advanced formatting (tables, formulas, etc.)
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for some users

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*