Comparison

Write Only 2 vs Typewriter

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

Typewriter

Features
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Dear Writer, Thank you for finding your way to Typewriter DT85. In a world of bloated software, we chose a different path. Ideas don’t need complex menus or notifications—they need a quiet space and a responsive keyboard. DT85 is a digital sanctuary where the boundary between thought and text blurs through pure keystrokes. Our philosophy is simple: Never lift your hands from the keyboard. When you open DT85, you face a blank canvas without distracting toolbars. Every function sits right beneath your fingertips: The Command Palette: Press Ctrl + Shift + P to summon your central hub for everything. Absolute Privacy: No cloud storage, no tracking, and no accounts. Everything stays securely on your device. Start your journey with a few familiar chords: Ctrl + N to begin a new chapter. Ctrl + Shift + T to cycle through a theme that fits your mood. CMD + Shift + , to share your work. Ctrl + Shift + H when you need a North Star. We built DT85 for those who write at the speed of thought. Welcome home, where it’s just you and your words. Sincerely, The Typewriter DT85 Team

Screenshots

Write Only 24 screens
Typewriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Write Only 2 at $0.99 against Typewriter's $14.99. Write Only 2 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Write Only 2 costs $0.99 and Typewriter $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write Only 2 versus Typewriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite Only 2Typewriter
Price$0.99 — better$14.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer潮激 李Duy Tran

In-app purchases

None

Write Only 2

No in-app purchases

None

Typewriter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Write Only 2 free?
Write Only 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Typewriter free?
Typewriter costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Write Only 2 or Typewriter have ads?
Neither Write Only 2 nor Typewriter shows ads.

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