Comparison

Write Only 2 vs Dotly

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

Head to head
About

Write Only 2

This app encourages creative writing by providing a distraction-free typing experience. It mimics a typewriter, saving your work as a permanent PDF with exact formatting. An accessory keybar and fixed cursor aid in reducing errors and improving focus.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Typewriter simulation
  • Permanent PDF saving
  • Fixed cursor for reduced errors
  • Accessory keybar for common keys
  • iCloud Drive sync
Features
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Write Only is dedicated to creative writing rather than busy editing. It helps you focus more on putting words on paper. Using it is like sitting in front of a typewriter and watching words flow out of your finger tips. Everything you put down on the page is permanent. All the typing is saved as a PDF file, including the positions, the font size, and the colors that the texts come out with. No matter where and when you are going to view these pages, they will be kept exactly same as the time you typed them. Fixed cursor sits right above the keyboard, therefore your eyes will be close both to the text you're typing and the fingers, and that can help to reduce typing errors. You can start typing on the page at any place by tapping on that location and use any margin you want by moving the page. It is very easy to type aligned texts. An extension keybar includes frequently used keys like ' or ; that are difficult to access in iOS' default keyboard. Write Only is good for writing the first draft of any work, especially poetry, diary or journal. When you come back to your writings years later, the shapes of the text and the errors you made will help you recall the moments of the writing. FEATURES - Sync with iCloud Drive - Beautiful typewriter font. - Minimal interface. - Saved as a PDF file that you can print to paper. - Accessory keybar contains frequently used keys missing in the default keyboard. - Two text colors: black and red.

About

Dotly

Features
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Dotly — capture to Workflowy in seconds. A fleeting thought. A sudden idea. A task you can't afford to forget. Dotly helps you capture it instantly and send it straight to Workflowy. Whether you're offline or on the move, Dotly keeps your thoughts safe until you're ready to sync. Designed for speed and calm, it brings the art of writing and the beauty of structure together — in one elegant flow. Features: - Instant Capture: Add notes, ideas, or reminders to Workflowy in seconds. No friction, no fuss. - Offline Outbox: Write anytime, anywhere. Dotly queues your notes and syncs automatically when you're back online. - Minimal Design: A clean, fluid interface that keeps you focused on what matters: your thoughts. - Smart Shortcuts: Capture with a single tap from widgets or keyboard shortcuts. Send instantly, stay in the flow. - History: Review everything you've sent. Your capture timeline, always accessible. - Custom Settings: Choose how and where your dots land inside Workflowy. - Cross-Platform: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One purchase unlocks all platforms. Dotly is for thinkers, creators, and builders — for anyone who believes that every great project begins with a single thought. Download Dotly and start capturing.

Screenshots

Write Only 24 screens
Dotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dotly at Free against Write Only 2's $0.99. Write Only 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Dotly is free to download; Write Only 2 costs $0.99 up front. Dotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Write Only 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Write Only 2 versus Dotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite Only 2Dotly
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer潮激 李Andriy Bezemchuk

In-app purchases

None

Write Only 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dotly

One-time1
  • Dotly Pro (Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is Write Only 2 free?
Write Only 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Write Only 2 or Dotly have ads?
Neither Write Only 2 nor Dotly shows ads.

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