Comparison

Simple Cidr vs SoloWrite

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

Head to head
About

Simple Cidr

Features
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I often found that I didn't want a complicated calculator to translate Cidr notation into subnet mask and so fourth. So I made a simple one...

About

SoloWrite

A minimalist writing application focused on providing a distraction-free environment for authors. It removes common digital interruptions to allow for uninterrupted creative flow and uninterrupted writing sessions.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Minimalist interface
  • Focus on continuity
  • No formatting distractions
  • No cloud accounts
  • No social features
Features
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SoloWrite is the digital version of a blank page. It is not a project manager and not a social network - it is the calm space where your ideas land before the noise makes them disappear. Open the app. Write. That's it. JUST WRITE - A start screen with two choices: New document, or continue exactly where you left off - Your recent notes one tap away - rename or delete them with a swipe - The editor fills the whole screen; every gram of cognitive friction has been removed - A live status bar with word, character and line counts and the autosave time 12 EDITING MODES - Write Markdown, or switch the editor to Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, HTML, CSS, YAML, XML, plain text or todo lists - Real syntax highlighting for each language, rendered live as you type LIVE MARKDOWN - Headings, bold, italics, quotes, lists, links, highlights and code blocks are styled as you type - while your text stays 100% plain Markdown - Line numbers, GitHub style - double-tap a number to select the whole line - A tiny code toolbar inserts Markdown snippets so you never have to remember the syntax MAKE IT YOURS - 12 hand-tuned themes: the dark developer theme Pushword, Paper, Sepia, Solarized, GitHub, Dracula, Nord, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night, Rose Pine, pure-black Night and more - The theme dresses the whole app, not just the editor - Monospaced fonts and adjustable sizes - English and Spanish, switchable in-app YOUR WORDS BELONG TO YOU - Standard .md files stored in YOUR iCloud Drive - browse them any time in the Files app - No proprietary database. Works natively with Obsidian, iA Writer and any text editor - Automatic sync: your draft is preserved as you type, and the Save button is one tap away - Start on iPhone, continue on the Mac companion app exactly where you left off PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account. No login. No analytics. No servers. - Your text never leaves your devices and your iCloud ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Pay once, keep it forever. No subscriptions, no ads. SoloWrite. Don't get distracted. Just write.

Screenshots

Simple Cidr4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Cidr at Free against SoloWrite's $3.99. SoloWrite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 30 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Simple Cidr is free to download; SoloWrite costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Cidr ships an update every 30 months, SoloWrite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simple Cidr versus SoloWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CidrSoloWrite
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke PilkingtonMoscoso Pacheco, Gonzalo Juvenal

In-app purchases

None

Simple Cidr

No in-app purchases

None

SoloWrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Cidr free?
Simple Cidr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoloWrite free?
SoloWrite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Cidr or SoloWrite have ads?
Neither Simple Cidr nor SoloWrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Cidr or SoloWrite?
Simple Cidr ships an update every 30 months, and SoloWrite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Cidr was updated on October 14, 2026 and SoloWrite on October 21, 2026.

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