Comparison

Ulysses vs Dyslexia Notes

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

Head to head
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

About

Dyslexia Notes

This app offers a customizable note-taking experience for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading difficulties. It features an intuitive interface, adjustable fonts like OpenDyslexic, and synchronization across iOS and macOS devices to enhance reading comfort and focus.

Highlights
  • OpenDyslexic font support
  • Adjustable font size and text
  • Customizable interface colors
  • Clean display for focus
  • iOS and macOS synchronization
  • Accessibility expert tested
Features
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Notes that adapt to you — not the other way around. DysNotes is a notepad built for comfortable writing and proofreading: adjust the font, text size and colors until reading your own notes feels easy on the eyes. WHY DYSNOTES? ◉ Advanced customization: font, size, colors — even the interface adapts to your preferences ◉ Comfortable fonts: includes OpenDyslexic, a typeface created for dyslexia that some readers find more comfortable ◉ Focus: a clean, distraction-free display to concentrate on what you're writing ◉ iOS & macOS sync: your notes everywhere, anytime DysNotes builds on several years of experience with Scandys and Navidys, our reading apps used by thousands of people around the world. DysNotes is an accessibility and comfort tool. It does not diagnose or treat dyslexia or attention disorders. This application requires a subscription (monthly or annual plans). A limited preview lets you explore the features. The subscription unlocks the app on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michaeldardol.com/scandys/privacy/

Screenshots

Ulysses4 screens
Dyslexia Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ulysses at 67% against Dyslexia Notes's 0%. Ulysses also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 4). Dyslexia Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ulysses sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Dyslexia Notes sells 2 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulysses has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ulysses's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dyslexia Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ulysses ships an update every 3 weeks, Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ulysses versus Dyslexia Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUlyssesDyslexia Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlysses GmbH & Co. KGmichael dardol

Customer experience

Ulysses

All ratings2,145 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,283 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative26.0%

Dyslexia Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Dyslexia Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Dyslexia Notes

Subscriptions2
  • DysNotes premium monthly$5.991 Month
  • DysNotes premium yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Ulysses free?
Ulysses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dyslexia Notes free?
Dyslexia Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ulysses or Dyslexia Notes?
Ulysses is rated higher. Ulysses averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Dyslexia Notes averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Ulysses or Dyslexia Notes have ads?
Neither Ulysses nor Dyslexia Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ulysses or Dyslexia Notes?
Ulysses ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Ulysses was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dyslexia Notes on October 24, 2026.

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