Comparison

Ulysses vs Momento

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 effective document management, seamless sync, and flexible export options for writers of all kinds. Includes a built-in proofreader and editing assistant.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free editor
  • Unified library for all texts
  • Seamless sync across devices
  • Built-in proofreader and editing assistant
  • Flexible export to PDF, DOCX, HTML
  • Publishing to WordPress, Ghost, Substack
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

Momento

Capture thoughts and ideas with a clean, distraction-free interface designed for mindfulness. Features include focus mode, a mindfulness timer, and thought tags for organization. Seamlessly sync notes across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Minimalist Design
  • Focus Mode
  • Mindfulness Timer
  • Thought Tags
  • Daily Prompts
  • Seamless Sync
Features
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Momento is a mindful note-taking app that helps you capture thoughts, ideas, and inspirations with a beautifully simple interface designed for mindfulness.​ Key Features: Minimalist Design: A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on your thoughts and ideas. Focus Mode: Block out distractions and immerse yourself in the writing experience with our dedicated focus mode. Mindfulness Timer: Set timers for focused writing sessions to practice mindful note-taking. Thought Tags: Organize your notes with simple tags that help you find related thoughts later. Daily Prompts: Get inspiration with thoughtful prompts designed to spark creativity and reflection. Seamless Sync: Your notes are automatically synced across all your devices for easy access anywhere.​ How It Works: Download Momento: Get started by downloading Momento from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Capture Your Thoughts: Open the app and start capturing your thoughts, ideas, and inspirations in the moment. Practice Mindfulness: Use focus mode and the mindfulness timer to stay present while writing. Organize and Reflect: Your notes are automatically sorted by date so you can revisit them later for reflection and inspiration.​ What Testers Are Saying: "Momento has completely transformed how I take notes. The interface is so clean and thoughtfully designed, making it a joy to use daily." — Sarah J., Writer​ "The focus mode is incredible. I've never been able to concentrate on my thoughts so clearly before. Truly a mindful experience." — Michael T., Product Designer​ "As someone with ADHD, finding an app that helps me stay present while taking notes is rare. Momento does exactly that." — Alex R., Student​ "I've tried dozens of note-taking apps, but Momento stands out with its beautiful simplicity and mindfulness approach." — Jamie K., Meditation Coach​ Private Data Stays Private Momento collects zero personal information about you. Learn More: https://www.getmomento.app/privacy Terms of Use: Find our app's Terms of Use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start your mindful note-taking journey today.  Available for iPhone and iPad.​

Screenshots

Ulysses4 screens
Momento4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ulysses at Free against Momento's $1.99. Momento's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ulysses is free to download; Momento costs $1.99 up front. Ulysses sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Momento asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ulysses versus Momento: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUlyssesMomento
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlysses GmbH & Co. KGWoody Burgess

Customer experience

Ulysses

All ratings2,159 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,288 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.9%

Momento

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Momento

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
None

Momento

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ulysses free?
Ulysses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Momento free?
Momento costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ulysses or Momento have ads?
Neither Ulysses nor Momento shows ads.

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