# PenCake vs Erava

The clearest difference is device support: PenCake at 3 against Erava's 1. PenCake also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PenCake sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Erava sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | PenCake | Erava |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diffathy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364621226) | [Tremaine Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193068237) |

## 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 |


### Erava

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erava/id6782714033)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Erava Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Erava Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PenCake free?

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

### Is Erava free?

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

### Do PenCake or Erava have ads?

Neither PenCake nor Erava shows ads.

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