Comparison

iWriter 2 vs Ringaroo

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

Head to head
About

iWriter 2

A minimalist Markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing. It offers MultiMarkdown support with live preview, syntax highlighting, and seamless export to various formats. Organize and manage your documents with a built-in manager.

Highlights
  • Minimalist, distraction-free writing interface
  • Full MultiMarkdown support with live preview
  • Syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Seamless export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, LaTeX
  • Built-in document manager with search
  • Rebuilt with TextKit 2 for enhanced performance
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iWriter 2 is an elegant and minimalist Markdown text editor designed for distraction-free writing. # iWriter 2 is the next generation of the beloved iWriter text editor. "Simple & beautiful" App Store Review, 2019 "Terrific Writing and Notes App" App Store Review, 2015 "Great simple text editor" App Store Review, 2014 Immerse yourself in a minimalist writing environment designed to enhance focus and productivity. Say hello to structured, professional documents that effortlessly transform your ideas. ## MultiMarkdown Support iWriter 2 is a full-featured Markdown editor built for precision and flexibility. - MultiMarkdown support with live preview and syntax highlighting. - Wikilinks and Wiki-Embeds for connected notes. - Task lists and code blocks made simple. - Keyboard shortcuts for fast inline formatting. ## Built-in Document Manager A built-in document manager that lets you easily organize, browse, and manage all your files in one place — complete with powerful document search to quickly find exactly what you need. ## Rebuilt with TextKit 2 iWriter 2 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up using Apple’s modern TextKit 2 framework, delivering faster performance, smoother scrolling, and a more responsive writing experience. ## Multiple Export Options A refined, user-friendly interface designed for focus and productivity, offering intuitive formatting options and seamless export to multiple formats including HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX (Microsoft Word), and LaTeX. ## LaTeX and Mermaid Diagrams iWriter 2 offers LaTeX syntax highlighting, making complex math expressions easy to read and edit as you write. It also supports Mermaid diagrams, letting you create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more using simple text-based syntax. Both integrate seamlessly into your Markdown workflow, keeping technical writing and visual documentation in one place. --- Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://serpensoft.com/privacy-policy/

About

Ringaroo

Easily create custom ringtones from any song or sound on your device. Trim audio with precise waveform editing, add fades, and normalize volume. Save presets for quick re-exports. A free version allows one daily ringtone, with a Pro subscription for unlimited creations.

Highlights
  • Custom ringtone creation
  • Audio import from various sources
  • Precise waveform trimming
  • Fade in/out effects
  • Volume normalization
  • Save and reuse presets
  • Offline operation
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Ringaroo turns any song, voice memo, or sound into a custom ringtone — right on your Phone. Import audio from Files, AirDrop, or any app (MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, CAF), trim the perfect clip on a touch waveform, then export a ready-to-use .m4r and follow a simple in-app guide to set it in the Files app. MAKE IT YOURS • Visual waveform trimmer with drag handles and pinch-to-zoom precision • Live 30-second counter so every clip is ringtone-ready • Loop preview — hear exactly how it will ring • Fade in/out, one-tap volume normalize, and manual gain • Recents and reusable Presets to re-export in seconds INCLUDED FREE • The full editor — import, trim, fades, normalize, gain, and loop preview • Save presets and revisit your recents anytime • Create one new ringtone every day, free RINGAROO PRO • Unlimited ringtones — no daily limit and no waiting • Everything in Free, with no caps • Available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on-device. No account, no sign-up, no uploads — and it works fully offline. Ringaroo collects zero data. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iWriter 24 screens
Ringaroo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ringaroo at Free against iWriter 2's $9.99. iWriter 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Ringaroo is free to download; iWriter 2 costs $9.99 up front. Ringaroo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iWriter 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iWriter 2 against 4.3 for Ringaroo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iWriter 2 versus Ringaroo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWriter 2Ringaroo
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerpensoft GroupLife Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

iWriter 2

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Ringaroo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iWriter 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ringaroo

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is iWriter 2 free?
iWriter 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringaroo free?
Ringaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iWriter 2 or Ringaroo?
iWriter 2 is rated higher. iWriter 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Ringaroo averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do iWriter 2 or Ringaroo have ads?
Neither iWriter 2 nor Ringaroo shows ads.

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