Comparison

WriteFreely vs reDeck

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

Head to head
About

WriteFreely

A minimalist blogging app for seamless web publishing. Write in a distraction-free editor and publish to your blog or any compatible writing community. Supports offline drafting and synchronization with your WriteFreely account.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free editor
  • Offline drafting and editing
  • Sync posts with WriteFreely account
  • Publish to multiple blogs
  • Dark mode option
  • Open source platform
Features
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WriteFreely for iOS gives you a seamless way to publish your thoughts on the web. Write your thoughts in its clean, distraction-free editor, and then publish to your blog or any writing community powered by the WriteFreely software. WriteFreely for iOS supports Write.as and self-hosted WriteFreely instances. If you're not hosting your own instance, visit https://writefreely.org/instances to find a community to join! # Just Write WriteFreely for iOS includes only what you need to write and publish, so you can focus on your words. It launches straight to the editor, so you can get your thoughts down before they vanish. # Write Offline Draft and edit blog posts offline on your iPhone or iPad, and publish whenever you're ready. If you don't publish a post, it remains safe and private on your device. # Stay Synchronized Log in to any WriteFreely instance you have an account on, and sync posts from your WriteFreely account to your device. # Publish Widely Publish to multiple blogs on your account, and move posts between blogs and Drafts with a few quick taps. # Light Customization Make it your own by choosing a default font for your posts, and whether or not you'd like to write in dark mode. # Freedom The WriteFreely platform is built entirely on open source software, from the server-side to this iOS app. Rest easy knowing you ultimately control your publishing tools, and visit https://writefreely.org/contribute to find out how you can contribute.

About

reDeck

Effortlessly create stunning presentations from Markdown text. Choose from numerous themes and export to PDF, JPG, or PNG. Ideal for developers, educators, and anyone who prefers Markdown's simplicity over traditional presentation software.

Highlights
  • Create presentations from Markdown
  • 32 beautiful themes
  • PDF, JPG, PNG export
  • Syntax highlighting for 190+ languages
  • LaTeX formulas and Mermaid diagrams
  • Offline functionality
  • Custom theme designer (Premium)
Features
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Transform your Markdown text into stunning presentations in seconds. ReDeck makes creating beautiful slides as easy as writing notes—no design skills required. WHY REDECK? Lightning Fast: Write in Markdown, see slides instantly 32 Beautiful Themes: From minimal to playful, free and premium Professional Export: PDF, JPG, PNG in high resolution Developer-Friendly: 190+ programming languages with syntax highlighting Education Perfect: LaTeX formulas, tables, Mermaid diagrams Works Offline: No internet needed, your data stays private MARKDOWN SUPERPOWERS Create presentations with the simplicity of Markdown: - Headers automatically create new slides - Lists, quotes, and code blocks with syntax highlighting - Images with transparency support - Videos with customizable durations - Tables for data, dividers for structure - Live preview as you type THEMES AND CUSTOMIZATION Choose from 32 professionally designed themes: - Minimal: Clean, modern aesthetics - Professional: Business-ready designs - Creative: Bold, colorful layouts - Technical: Developer-focused themes - Education: Classroom-friendly styles - Playful: Fun, engaging visuals Premium unlocks custom theme designer—create unlimited themes with your brand colors, fonts, and styles. EXPORT OPTIONS Share your presentations anywhere: - PDF: Multi-page documents, accessibility-tagged, perfect for sharing - JPG/PNG: High-resolution images for Premium users - Direct sharing to Files, email, or messaging apps - Remove watermark with Premium or watch a short ad PREMIUM FEATURES Subscribe to unlock all features: - All 32 themes plus custom theme designer - JPG and PNG export in high resolution - Image filters and effects - Unlimited video duration - LaTeX formulas for mathematical equations - Tables and Mermaid graphs for data visualization - Speaker notes for presentation mode - Ad-free experience Pricing: $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year Try Premium free for 7 days PERFECT FOR Developers: Technical talks, code reviews, sprint demos, API documentation Educators: Lecture slides, course materials, student handouts Students: Class presentations, study notes, project proposals Startups: Pitch decks, investor presentations, team updates Writers: Story outlines, book chapters, workshop materials Anyone who loves Markdown's simplicity over PowerPoint's complexity TECHNICAL DETAILS - Requires iOS 16.0 or later - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Offline-first architecture - File-based storage in your Documents folder - No tracking or analytics - Fully accessible with VoiceOver support - Supports 190+ programming languages - LaTeX rendering with MathJax - Mermaid diagram support FREE FOREVER TIER Create unlimited presentations with 16 beautiful themes, full Markdown support, PDF export, images, and videos—completely free. Upgrade to Premium only when you need advanced features. GETTING STARTED 1. Write your content in Markdown 2. Choose from 32 beautiful themes 3. Export to PDF, JPG, or PNG 4. Share or present anywhere No account required. No internet needed. Your data stays on your device. Download ReDeck now and experience the fastest way to create stunning presentations from Markdown. Join thousands of developers, educators, and creators who've simplified their presentation workflow. Privacy Policy: https://rerummy.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

WriteFreely4 screens
reDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: reDeck at Free against WriteFreely's $11.99. WriteFreely's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

reDeck is free to download; WriteFreely costs $11.99 up front. reDeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WriteFreely asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WriteFreely holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WriteFreely has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WriteFreely versus reDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteFreelyreDeck
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusing Studio LLCReRummy

Customer experience

WriteFreely

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

reDeck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

WriteFreely

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

reDeck

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Professional Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is WriteFreely free?
WriteFreely costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is reDeck free?
reDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WriteFreely or reDeck?
WriteFreely is rated higher. WriteFreely averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while reDeck averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WriteFreely or reDeck have ads?
reDeck shows ads; WriteFreely does not.

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