MakeWrite vs Genio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MakeWrite
This app helps you create new written pieces by selecting existing text, erasing most words, arranging the remaining ones, and then sharing your creation. It's designed to be an accessible tool for creative writing, particularly for individuals with aphasia.
- Select existing text
- Automatically erase words
- Adjust erase settings
- Arrange remaining words
- Share creations
- Accessible design
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Use existing text to make your own new piece of creative writing in four simple stages: choose, erase, arrange and share. MakeWrite was co-designed by and for people with aphasia (a language difficulty following brain injury). It offers an accessible way for anyone to create and share texts. Here’s how it works: 1. Choose > Select a piece of writing to use as your starting point – either from the choose screen or pasted from your iPad’s clipboard. 2. Erase > Automatically erase most words from the text to reveal a small set of words for you to work with. Adjust the settings and re-run the erase step until you find a set of words you are happy with. 3. Arrange > Arrange the remaining words to make a new piece of writing. 4. Share > Share your creation with others via the apps on your iPad.
Genio
Capture lectures, organize notes with AI-powered summaries, and create personalized quizzes. Study effectively on the go without needing a desk, transforming commutes into learning opportunities. Improve grades and reduce study stress with structured note-taking.
- Record lectures and import slides
- AI-powered transcripts and summaries
- Create personalized quizzes
- Annotate slides and add freehand notes
- Organize notes by class and topic
- Distraction-free reading view
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Transform idle moments into active learning and turn your commute into a breakthrough. Listen to lectures on your way to class, flip through your notes on the bus, or squeeze in a quiz between lectures with Genio Notes on mobile. You don’t need a desk to study—you just need your phone. ABOUT GENIO NOTES Genio Notes helps you take meaningful notes in class and study from them at home or on the go. Genio’s structured note taking process and thoughtful AI-powered features are proven to positively impact your study skills with better grades and more confidence, while also lowering your study-related stress. Whether you’re capturing complex equations or long discussions, Genio Notes will ensure you never miss out. KEY FEATURES Capture everything - Record your in-person or online classes - Add notes and labels, time-stamped to your recording - Import lecture slides and other important documents before, during or after class - Take pictures in class and upload them straight to your notes feed - Use Scribble to draw diagrams, graphics and equations and other freehand notes. - Annotate your slides to highlight key concepts, jot down questions and draw connections between visual elements - Insert formatted formulas and equations directly to the notes feed Organize your notes - Use transcripts to convert audio to text (identifies STEM equations, identifies speakers and supports multiple languages) - Use AI Outline to create a structured summary, with links to the audio (identifies STEM equations) - Add multiple classes to a folder collection to keep everything together. Refine your notes - Build out your notes from class with definitions, images and slide annotations - Use audio filters to clear up the sound in loud lecture halls - View the tasks from all your classes in one central list Apply your learning - Create a personalized quiz from one event or a whole collection of events. Change the number of questions, which topics to cover and which speakers to include. Covers topics from philosophical debates to complex mathematical equations. - Use reading view for a distraction-free way to look through your notes. OTHER INFORMATION You need an account to use the Genio Notes app. If you already have an account, you can get going and log in straight away. With a Genio Notes account you can also use our web app for longer, focused study sessions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MakeWrite at 100% against Genio's 26%. MakeWrite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Genio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $151.99 per year. MakeWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MakeWrite | Genio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.9 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 26.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City, University of London | Sonocent Ltd |
Customer experience
MakeWrite
Genio
In-app purchases
MakeWrite
No in-app purchases
Genio
- Genio Notes for individuals$151.991 Year









