Comparison

Writemator vs Remem

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Remem

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Remember everything that matters. Rediscover your story. Capture, organize, and rediscover the moments that define your life. Remem is an AI-powered memory companion designed to help you preserve experiences, reflect on them, and build a personal archive you’ll always be able to revisit. Whether it’s a meaningful conversation, an important idea, a special moment, or your daily thoughts — Remem makes remembering effortless and intentional. WHAT YOU GET WITH REMEM - AI-powered memory organization and insights - Store photos, text, and documents in one place - Location tagging to remember where moments happened - Smart search to instantly find any memory - Private & secure — your memories stay yours - Notion integration for a seamless workflow (Pro) WHY REMEM? Life moves fast. Conversations fade. Ideas disappear. Remem helps you hold onto what truly matters — not just files or photos, but the full story behind them. Add context, emotions, and meaning to turn moments into lasting memories. Remem isn’t just storage — it’s your personal memory system. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Remem requires an active subscription to use the app. We offer Core and Pro plans with 1-week and 1-month auto-renewing options, giving you full access to memory creation, organization, and AI-powered features. Choose the plan that fits how deeply you want to build your personal archive. START YOUR MEMORY JOURNEY Join users who are intentionally capturing their lives and never losing track of what matters most. Your memories deserve to be remembered. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://tryremem.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://tryremem.app/privacy-policy Support: https://tryremem.app/support

Screenshots

Writemator4 screens
Remem3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remem at Free against Writemator's $2.99. Remem also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Writemator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). 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

Remem is free to download; Writemator costs $2.99 up front. Remem sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Writemator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Writemator ships an update every 6 days, Remem every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Writemator versus Remem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritematorRemem
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit ChaudharySpectrum Labs Limited Company

In-app purchases

None

Writemator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remem

Subscriptions3
  • Remem Core – Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Remem Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Remem Pro – Yearly3 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Writemator free?
Writemator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remem free?
Remem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Writemator or Remem have ads?
Neither Writemator nor Remem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Writemator or Remem?
Writemator ships an update every 6 days, and Remem every 2 days. Most recently, Writemator was updated on November 8, 2026 and Remem on November 9, 2026.

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