Comparison

Stylus Labs Write Pro vs c.Notes

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

Head to head
About

Stylus Labs Write Pro

This app offers advanced tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, combining note-taking and vector drawing capabilities. It supports flexible file organization, cloud services, and a non-proprietary SVG format for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Intelligent handwriting selection and editing tools
  • Reflow handwritten text with insert space tool
  • Create handwritten links and bookmarks
  • Non-proprietary SVG file format export
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Split view for multi-document work
  • PDF export
Features
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Write is an open-source application with a unique set of tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, plus all the usual features of a vector drawing application. Write is perfect for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching. MODERN DOCUMENT HANDLING * uses standard Apple document browser for completely flexible file organization * supports iCloud and all other cloud services that integrate with the Files app * non-proprietary SVG file format can be opened in other vector graphics apps and web browsers UNIQUE TOOLS FOR HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS * intelligent tools to select, erase, and move writing * reflow handwritten text with the insert space tool * create bookmarks labeled with handwriting * create handwritten links to bookmarks and websites * save clippings for easy pasting into any document * unlimited undo/redo jog dial * split view: work on two documents or two parts of the same document STANDARD NOTE-TAKING AND DRAWING TOOLS * Apple Pencil support * insert images (and vector content as SVG) * cut, copy, paste, move, scale, and rotate selections * cut, copy, and paste pages within and between documents * customize and save pens * customize page size, color, and ruling * pages can grow automatically when writing nears edge * PDF export Website: https://www.styluslabs.com Source: https://github.com/styluslabs/Write FAQ: https://www.styluslabs.com/faq Support: support@styluslabs.com

About

c.Notes

A CalDAV client for synchronizing notes across devices using the iCalendar VJournal format. Keep your notes on the same servers as your calendar events and contacts.

Highlights
  • CalDAV synchronization
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • iCalendar VJournal format
  • Notes, calendar, and contact integration
  • Server-side note storage
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c.Notes is a CalDAV client that lets you synchronise your notes across all devices, regardless of platform, using the iCalendar VJournal format on CalDAV servers as backend. Keep your notes on the same servers and in the same format as your calendar events, todo items and contacts.

Screenshots

Stylus Labs Write Pro4 screens
c.Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stylus Labs Write Pro at 4.5 against c.Notes's 4.0. Stylus Labs Write Pro also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (40 vs 2). c.Notes's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99 and c.Notes $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stylus Labs Write Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stylus Labs Write Pro has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Stylus Labs Write Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of c.Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, c.Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stylus Labs Write Pro versus c.Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStylus Labs Write Proc.Notes
Price$8.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.5 (40 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew Whitesubnetz.computing

Customer experience

Stylus Labs Write Pro

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

c.Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stylus Labs Write Pro

No in-app purchases

None

c.Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stylus Labs Write Pro free?
Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is c.Notes free?
c.Notes costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stylus Labs Write Pro or c.Notes?
Stylus Labs Write Pro is rated higher. Stylus Labs Write Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while c.Notes averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Stylus Labs Write Pro or c.Notes have ads?
Neither Stylus Labs Write Pro nor c.Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stylus Labs Write Pro or c.Notes?
Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, and c.Notes monthly. Most recently, Stylus Labs Write Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and c.Notes on September 25, 2026.

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