Comparison

PenCake vs 文を書く

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

Head to head
About

PenCake

A minimalist writing app designed for focused journaling, storytelling, and personal expression. Enjoy a distraction-free interface with elegant typography and seamless cross-device syncing. Secure your work with auto-save and biometric protection.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Elegant typography
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Auto-save and version history
  • Markdown support
  • Organized by Stories
Features
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A beautifully minimal space for your thoughts. Pencake helps you focus on your words—whether you’re writing a journal, a story, or something just for yourself. Since 2018, more than 2.3 million writers have chosen Pencake as their space to write in peace. Its clean, distraction-free interface helps you focus entirely on your words. No clutter, no noise—just you and your story. With elegant typography and smooth spacing, writing on Pencake feels as natural and beautiful as writing in a real book. Minimalist, yet powerful - Clean and aesthetically refined interface - Designed to enhance focus and creativity - Beautiful fonts and themes that suit your mood Writing made effortless - Start writing instantly with an intuitive experience - Enjoy smooth performance even with long-form writing - Stay organized with “Stories” that group related entries Write anywhere, anytime - Sync your work seamlessly across all your devices - Continue writing wherever inspiration strikes Safe and secure writing - Auto-save, version history, and trash recovery - Face ID / Touch ID protection Built for real writers - Supports Markdown for flexible formatting - Word and character count, image insertion, and preview mode - Ideal for all kinds of writing—journaling, blogging, novel writing, and fanfiction Whether you're an aspiring writer or just someone who loves writing in peace, Pencake offers a simple yet inspiring place to put your thoughts into words. * Some features such as auto-sync, desktop access, themes, and advanced fonts are available through Premium. --- - Official website: https://pencake.app/ - Desktop app: https://pencake.app/download/desktop/ - FAQs: https://pencake.app/faq/ - Format text: https://pencake.app/guide/markdown/ - Email: pencake.app@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencakeapp - X (Twitter): https://x.com/pencakeapp Please help translate into your language. https://crowdin.com/project/pencake Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pencake.app/privacy/

About

文を書く

Features
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このアプリを使って、文章を書く習慣をつけましょう。 【このアプリでできること】 ◆ タイマーを設定 ◆ 目標文字数を決める ※ (文字数 ー 前回保存した文字列)で計算されます。 ◆ 文字の大きさを変えて、文章を見やすく ◆ 10種類のテーマカラーから好きなテーマを選ぶ ◆ 書いた文章のバックアップを作成、クラウド上に保存 ※ 文章が自動でバックアップされることはありません。 ※ バックアップを作成する際に、同じ時間(秒刻み)に作成されたファイルは同一ファイルとみなされ、どちらかが上書きされます。 ◆ 1日に書いた文字数を自動で保存、グラフで書いた文字数が分かります。 ◆ 編集中にワンタップ保存で安心。 ◆ ダークモードに対応しています。 【フォント】 マメロン Regular - もじワク研究 様

Screenshots

PenCake4 screens
文を書く4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 文を書く at none against PenCake's 13. PenCake's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. PenCake sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 文を書く asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PenCake ships an update monthly, 文を書く every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PenCake versus 文を書く: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenCake文を書く
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDiffathy, Inc.Tenna Churiki

In-app purchases

13 purchases

PenCake

Subscriptions3
  • Tip the Developer (Subs)$1.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$6.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time10
  • Tip the Developer$0.99
  • Upgrade to Premium$1.99
  • Tip the Developer$2.99
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  • Upgrade to Premium$2.99
  • Upgrade to Premium$3.99
  • Upgrade to Premium$5.99
  • Tip the Developer$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$15.99
  • Upgrade to Premium Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$23.99
None

文を書く

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PenCake free?
PenCake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 文を書く free?
文を書く is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PenCake or 文を書く have ads?
文を書く shows ads; PenCake does not.
Which is updated more often, PenCake or 文を書く?
PenCake ships an update monthly, and 文を書く every 8 months. Most recently, PenCake was updated on September 25, 2026 and 文を書く on May 17, 2026.

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