Writemator vs SlowDowning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Writemator
This app provides a distraction-free writing environment for iOS and iPadOS. It offers robust text editing features, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with cloud storage and system tools.
- Distraction-free writing interface
- Built-in Files App Support
- Multiple Window and Drag and Drop for iPadOS
- Search, Replace, Synonyms, and Antonyms
- Dropbox Sync and TextExpander Support
- Customizable fonts, colors, and line spacing
- Keyboard shortcuts and extended keyboard row
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◉ "New Apps We Love" - Apple ◉ "A solid new alternative to text editors like iA Writer and 1Writer" - Federico Viticci ◉ "I like the program very much" - Michael D. Shear ◉ "Best New App for iPad and iPhone" - imore.com ◉ "The original distraction-free writing app" - idownloadblog.com ◉ "WriteRoom for iOS lives on as Writemator" - Jesse Grosjean, founder of Hog Bay Software Writemator is based on the source code of WriteRoom app for iOS & iPadOS with all bug fixes and new features. FEATURES: • Based on WriteRoom source code for iOS & iPadOS. Fast handling of large documents. • Updated for the latest iOS and iPadOS with all bug fixes and new features. • Built-in Files App Support. • Support Multiple Window feature for iPadOS. • Drag and Drop Support (for items like plain text, xml, html, URLs, etc.) of iPadOS (in Split View). • Touch ID/ Passcode/ Face ID support. • Search tool that lets you search for and find every document that contains your search text. • TypeWriter Mode. • Live Word Counter. • Customizable System Dark Mode. • Reading Time option available. • Lined Paper option available. • Dropbox Sync API V2. Support both "Sync Automatically" and "Manual Sync". • Writemator allows you to choose the folder with which you link in your Dropbox account. • Keyboard Shortcuts. Toal 58 keyboard shortcuts are available (excluding iPadOS system keyboard shortcuts). • Quick Search & Replace text feature available. Works great even for a document with more than 500,000 words. • Synonyms, Antonyms, Rhyming words for a selected word. • Drag-to-scroll scroll bar for quick navigation bigger documents. Just like desktop app scrolling. • In full-screen view, tap margins to move cursor toward margin (iPad only). • Many new fonts are added like iA Writer Duospace, IBM Plex, SF UI Text, etc. More than 150 fonts are available. • Extended keyboard row with customizable keys. • Dark Mode keyboard. • Support TextExpander Touch Expansion. Updated to the latest SDKs of TETouch. • Document Picker Support. Support "Import" and "Export" methods of document picker. • Access Writemator files in iOS Files app. • Extra app icons available to change the app icon. • Customize your text and background color to any color, line spacing, font size to make your own writing room. • Line spacing is improved from the older version of WriteRoom. Margin option is available. • Siri Shortcuts. • Tint color option. • Sort the folder list by name or date, descending. • Hide or unhide status bar. Dark mode status bar for dark background • Scroll headings during typing to hide headings. • Rename your document or folder. • Swipe to delete a document or a folder. • Detect links in a document. • Support text right to left (useful for writers for languages like in Arabic) • Powerful URLs scheme support • Export and share file in PDF format. • Hide or show file extensions ;html, css, plain text, ft, etc.
SlowDowning
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Slow Down: A Mindful Approach to Organization Remember when time moved slowly and life felt more present? As adults, our calendars and to-do lists often make us feel rushed, planning everything down to the last detail. Slow Down is here to change that. App Features: Simple Calendar: A minimalist calendar that encourages you to focus on what's truly important. It’s not for daily micromanagement, but for keeping track of significant events without the overwhelm. Endless Notes: Our Notes feature is like an infinite stream of consciousness. It doesn’t replace structured note-taking apps, but offers a place for your thoughts to flow freely, without the need for categorizing or deleting. Every thought is a part of your journey. Task Manager: A straightforward task list designed to keep your tasks simple. No due dates, no complicated categories—just a bullet point list to help you keep track of what matters most. Why Slow Down? In a world where everything moves quickly, Slow Down is designed to help you savor the moment. Our app isn’t about replacing your current tools; it’s about complementing them with a slower, more deliberate approach. Plan only what you need, when you need to, and let the rest unfold naturally. Languages Supported: - English - German - More languages coming soon! Coming Soon: Habit Reminder We’re working on a Habit Reminder feature that will further enhance your journey towards mindful living. Stay tuned! Rediscover the beauty of slow, intentional living. Download Slow Down today and embrace a new way to organize your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SlowDowning at Free against Writemator's $2.99. Writemator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On ads and in-app purchases 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
SlowDowning is free to download; Writemator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Writemator | SlowDowning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amit Chaudhary | Basil* Furrer* |
In-app purchases
Writemator
No in-app purchases
SlowDowning
No in-app purchases









