Writemator vs Real Network Utilities Scanner
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.
Real Network Utilities Scanner
This comprehensive toolkit transforms your iOS device into a professional network analysis tool. It offers advanced features for scanning, diagnostics, and security checks, making it ideal for IT professionals and smart home enthusiasts.
- Advanced Ping Tool
- Professional Port Scanner
- WiFi Analyzer
- SSL Certificate Checker
- DNS Lookup Tool
- IP Calculator
- WHOIS Lookup
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The most powerful network scanner and diagnostics toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Real Network Utilities Scanner turns your iOS device into a professional network analysis tool. Perfect for IT professionals, system administrators, developers, and smart home enthusiasts. COMPLETE NETWORK SCANNER SUITE Advanced Ping Tool Test connectivity to any server using TCP, UDP, or ICMP protocols. Monitor packet loss, measure latency in real-time, and analyze network stability. Test game servers, streaming services, and VPN connections with customizable timeout settings. Professional Port Scanner Discover open ports and running services on any host. Lightning-fast parallel port scanning handles custom port ranges with adjustable thread count. Supports both TCP and UDP protocols. Essential for security testing, server verification, and network troubleshooting on the go. WiFi Analyzer & Network Scanner Scan your WiFi network to discover all connected devices instantly. Find unauthorized devices, identify smart home gadgets, and detect network intruders. View IP addresses, MAC addresses, hostnames, and manufacturers. Know exactly who is connected to your WiFi network. SSL Certificate Checker Complete TLS certificate inspection from your iPhone. Security scoring, certificate chain validation, and encryption analysis. Check expiration dates, verify HSTS headers, examine Subject Alternative Names. Supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols. Perfect for web developers on the go. DNS Lookup Tool Instant DNS lookups for A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, and CNAME records. Query custom DNS servers, perform reverse lookups, and diagnose name resolution issues. Essential for troubleshooting connectivity problems anywhere. IP Calculator & Subnet Tools Professional subnet calculator with CIDR notation support. Calculate network ranges, broadcast addresses, and usable hosts. Plan IP address allocation with IPv4 and IPv6 support. Essential tool for network engineers. My IP Dashboard Real-time dashboard showing your public IP, VPN status, geolocation, and ISP details. Live privacy score updates as your network changes. Instantly check if your VPN is working correctly. Monitor your connection security at a glance. WHOIS Lookup Query domain registration information including ownership, registrar, and expiration dates. Research any domain or IP address directly from your iPhone. Bonjour Browser Discover all Bonjour services on your local network. Find AirPlay devices, AirPrint printers, Apple TVs, HomePods, and other zero-configuration services automatically. IP Location Geolocate any IP address with city, region, country, ISP, and organization details. Verify VPN connections and identify server locations worldwide. Speed Test Measure your internet speed with download and upload tests. Compare WiFi vs cellular performance. Diagnose slow connections instantly. TRACEROUTE Traceroute maps every router your connection passes through, one hop at a time. SMART HOME & IoT Perfect for managing your smart home network. Discover all connected IoT devices including smart speakers, cameras, thermostats, and appliances. Verify device connectivity and troubleshoot smart home issues. On-The-Go Diagnostics Professional network tools in your pocket. Diagnose network issues anywhere - at home, office, client sites, or coffee shops. No laptop required. Share Results Export scan results and share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or any app. Document network configurations and save for later reference. PROFESSIONAL USE CASES - IT Support: Diagnose client networks on-site without a laptop - Smart Home: Discover and manage all connected IoT devices - Security: Scan for open ports and unauthorized network access - Travel: Test hotel and public WiFi security and speed - Development: Verify server connectivity and SSL certificates - Gaming: Test game server ping and connection quality Download Real Network Utilities Scanner and get professional network diagnostics in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Writemator at 4.0 against Real Network Utilities Scanner's 3.0. Writemator also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (58 vs 2). Real Network Utilities Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and device support (5 vs 3). On 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
Writemator costs $2.99 and Real Network Utilities Scanner $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Writemator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writemator has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Writemator's written reviews are positive against 83% of Real Network Utilities Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Writemator ships an update every 6 days, Real Network Utilities Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Writemator | Real Network Utilities Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (58 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amit Chaudhary | Security Tech |
Customer experience
Writemator
Real Network Utilities Scanner
In-app purchases
Writemator
No in-app purchases
Real Network Utilities Scanner
No in-app purchases
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