# PenCake vs EmoteX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EmoteX at none against PenCake's 13. PenCake's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PenCake | EmoteX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencake-minimal-writing-app/id1382218014/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **121** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diffathy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364621226) | [GapSlice Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812303378) |

## What reviewers say

### PenCake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencake-minimal-writing-app/id1382218014)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the Developer (Subs) | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $15.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $23.99 | one-time |


### EmoteX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emotex/id6747173921)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PenCake free?

PenCake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EmoteX free?

EmoteX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PenCake or EmoteX have ads?

Neither PenCake nor EmoteX 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.*