# Ulysses vs 3Dough

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3Dough at none against Ulysses's 7. 3Dough also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Ulysses's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ulysses sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 3Dough asks for nothing beyond the download.

3Dough holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ulysses has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ulysses | 3Dough |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ulysses-writing-app/id1225570693/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dough/id6810063155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ulysses GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/385113765) | [RICHARD ELTON SOUZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889605811) |

## What reviewers say

### Ulysses

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

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:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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


### 3Dough

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dough/id6810063155)

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts and businesses accurately calculate the cost of their prints. It accounts for various expenses like materials, electricity, labor, and failed prints, and can also estimate selling prices and profit margins.

**Highlights:** Calculate true print cost, Estimate selling price and profit, Supports FDM and resin printers, Customizable to your setup, Multiple currency support, No signup required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ulysses free?

Ulysses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3Dough free?

3Dough is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ulysses or 3Dough?

3Dough is rated higher. Ulysses averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while 3Dough averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ulysses or 3Dough have ads?

Neither Ulysses nor 3Dough shows ads.

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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.*