Comparison

Write Only 2 vs Annota Notes

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

Annota Notes

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Annota — Private, Local-First Note Taking Annota is a fast, offline-first note-taking app designed for privacy, speed, and absolute data control. Your notes stay securely on your device by default, with optional end-to-end encrypted cloud sync when you need it. Key Features • Local-First by Design Your notes are stored locally on your device, allowing instant access anytime — even entirely offline. • End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Your data is completely encrypted using SQLCipher/AES-256 before it ever leaves your device. Only you hold the key. • Optional Cross-Platform Cloud Sync Sync seamlessly between your mobile devices and your desktop companion app while maintaining total mathematical privacy. • Smart AI Features (Optional) Accelerate your workflow with optional, on-demand AI utilities for note summarizing and structuring, entirely controlled by your explicit consent. • Fast & Minimal Layout A clean interface focused entirely on execution performance — no clutter, no tracking, and no corporate background data harvesting. • Full Markdown Support & Clean Export Write efficiently with rich Markdown and easily export your data whenever you need it. Who is it for? Students, developers, and privacy-conscious users who want an uncompromising, elite text utility that prioritizes data ownership. Legal & Privacy Information: • Privacy Policy: [Insert Your Website Privacy Link] • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write Only 24 screens
Annota Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Annota Notes at Free against Write Only 2's $0.99. Write Only 2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

Annota Notes is free to download; Write Only 2 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write Only 2 versus Annota Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite Only 2Annota Notes
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer潮激 李Liran Sosna

In-app purchases

None

Write Only 2

No in-app purchases

None

Annota Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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