# Simpletext vs Write Only 2

The clearest difference is price: Write Only 2 at $0.99 against Simpletext's $14.99. Write Only 2 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Simpletext's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (73% vs 40%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Simpletext costs $14.99 and Write Only 2 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simpletext holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpletext has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Simpletext's written reviews are positive against 40% of Write Only 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpletext | Write Only 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletext/id1319340670/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-only-2/id1524141551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yeow Jin Gan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241352692) | [潮激 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/342075158) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpletext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletext/id1319340670)

This app offers a minimalist writing experience, focusing solely on plain text. It provides a distraction-free environment with beautiful typography and native performance across Apple devices. Ideal for those who want to concentrate on their words without unnecessary features.

**Highlights:** Zero clutter interface, Beautiful typography with professional fonts, Plain text only support, Fully native Apple app, Supports custom fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Write Only 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-only-2/id1524141551)

This app encourages creative writing by providing a distraction-free typing experience. It mimics a typewriter, saving your work as a permanent PDF with exact formatting. An accessory keybar and fixed cursor aid in reducing errors and improving focus.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing interface, Typewriter simulation, Permanent PDF saving, Fixed cursor for reduced errors, Accessory keybar for common keys, iCloud Drive sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpletext free?

Simpletext costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Write Only 2 free?

Write Only 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simpletext or Write Only 2?

Simpletext is rated higher. Simpletext averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Write Only 2 averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Simpletext or Write Only 2 have ads?

Neither Simpletext nor Write Only 2 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.*