Plume vs BeText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plume
This is a lightweight menubar application designed for quick note-taking. It offers a simple popup interface for jotting down thoughts and ideas, with Apple Watch and Mac connectivity.
- Lightweight menubar app
- Fast note-taking
- Popup interface
- Apple Watch connectivity
- Mac connectivity
- Free basic version
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Plume v3 is online! Plume is a free Light menubar app for taking Notes. I've been looking for a long time for a simple popup app in the menubar to get a little notepad. I found different solutions like Tyke for example which is really nice, but a little too simple for the job and it has a too small writing area. I also found other nice solutions but the apps were always no free and too complex for the need. I couldn't find anything I liked, so I took advantage of the confinement to make this app! Plume is a Fast and Light app for taking notes and can be connected with Apple Watch and Mac. Plume basic is free, so enjoy! If you need any help, please contact us at https://plumenote.app Privacy Policy : https://plumenote.app/privacy EULA : https://plumenote.app/eula
BeText
A minimalist text editor designed for writers seeking efficiency and a distraction-free environment. It offers rich text formatting, customization options, and convenient file management features to help you focus on your words and create polished documents.
- Focus Mode for deep immersion
- Rich text formatting options
- Customizable fonts and colors
- Capture text from camera
- Organized file management
- Wireless browser file sharing
- Minimalist, distraction-free interface
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Unleash your creativity and stay focused with BeText, the minimalist text editor crafted for writers who value simplicity and efficiency. Whether you're drafting documents, jotting down quick notes, or composing your next blog post, BeText offers a distraction-free environment tailored to your writing needs. Enjoy a clean, simple, and serene space that helps you focus entirely on your words, turning ideas into polished pieces of writing. Key Features: • Focus Mode: Dim everything but the current paragraph, keeping you deeply immersed in your writing. • Rich Text Formatting: Apply bold, italic, underline, and more to enhance your text and create visually engaging documents. • Font and Color Customization: Choose from a wide range of fonts and colors to personalize your writing and match your style. • Capture Text: Insert text directly from your camera, making it easy to integrate printed documents into your writing. • File Management: Organise your documents with ease, ensuring they are neatly stored and instantly accessible whenever you need them. • Browser File Sharing: Wirelessly transfer your documents between devices using local web transfer, making it simple to move your work wherever you go. • Wi-Fi Drive (Mac Only): Turn your iPhone into a wireless network drive, allowing effortless file transfers over Wi-Fi. • Minimalist Design: Enjoy a clean, uncluttered interface that eliminates distractions, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your words. • Exciting New Features (Coming Soon): Stay tuned for upcoming enhancements, including AI writing assistance, and integration with popular writing platforms. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to unparalleled productivity. BeText is more than just a text editor—it’s your essential writing companion. Whether you're crafting the next great novel or capturing daily thoughts, BeText’s Focus Mode ensures every word counts. Designed with writers in mind, BeText seamlessly blends functionality with simplicity, empowering you to do what you do best: write. Ready to elevate your writing experience? Download BeText today and start creating your best work in a distraction-free, beautifully simple environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Plume at Free against BeText's $0.99. Plume also leads on device support (4 vs 2). BeText's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On ads 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
Plume is free to download; BeText costs $0.99 up front. Plume sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BeText asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Plume | BeText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CREACH Agency | chaman chlach |
Customer experience
Plume
BeText
In-app purchases
Plume
- Plume - iCloud Sync - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Plume - iCloud Sync - Lifetime$24.99
BeText
No in-app purchases









