Comparison

Stylus Labs Write Pro vs Yarn Stasher

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

Yarn Stasher

Features
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Stop digging through bins and start crafting! Yarn Stasher is the ultimate companion for knitters and crocheters who want to spend less time managing inventory and more time with their needles. Whether you have a modest basket or a dedicated yarn room, Yarn Stasher helps you keep track of every skein with ease. WHY YOU’LL LOVE YARN STASHER SMART LABEL SCANNING (AI-POWERED) Forget manual typing. Just snap a photo of your yarn label. The AI-powered scanner automatically identifies the brand, yarn name, weight, and fiber content, filling in your stash details instantly. SEAMLESS RAVELRY INTEGRATION Your stash, everywhere. Link your Ravelry account to keep your inventory perfectly in sync. The Ravelry-First sync engine ensures your data updates quickly, with zero redundancy and maximum reliability. FIND THE PERFECT SKEIN Never buy a duplicate again. Search your entire stash by colorway, weight, fiber, or brand. Check your inventory while at the yarn shop to see if you already have the yardage you need for your next project. WORKS OFFLINE Don’t let a no-service zone stop you. Yarn Stasher works offline, allowing you to browse your inventory anywhere. Once you’re back online, your data syncs securely to the cloud. KEY FEATURES • Detailed Tracking – Log dye lots, purchase locations, yardage, and remaining quantities • Photo Gallery – Add high-quality photos to every entry to remember exactly what your yarn looks like • Cloud Backup – Your stash stays safe and accessible across devices • Modern UI – A clean, beautiful interface designed by crafters, for crafters Download Yarn Stasher today and give your yarn the home it deserves.

Screenshots

Stylus Labs Write Pro4 screens
Yarn Stasher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yarn Stasher at Free against Stylus Labs Write Pro's $8.99. Stylus Labs Write Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Yarn Stasher is free to download; Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99 up front. Yarn Stasher sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stylus Labs Write Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, Yarn Stasher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stylus Labs Write Pro versus Yarn Stasher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStylus Labs Write ProYarn Stasher
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew WhiteCameron Clarke

In-app purchases

None

Stylus Labs Write Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Yarn Stasher

One-time4
  • 10 Scan Credits$0.99
  • 50 Scan Credits$3.99
  • 200 Scan Credits$9.99
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  • 500 Scan Credits$19.99

Questions

Is Stylus Labs Write Pro free?
Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yarn Stasher free?
Yarn Stasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stylus Labs Write Pro or Yarn Stasher have ads?
Neither Stylus Labs Write Pro nor Yarn Stasher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stylus Labs Write Pro or Yarn Stasher?
Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Yarn Stasher every 3 months. Most recently, Stylus Labs Write Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yarn Stasher on October 28, 2026.

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