Metaslip vs Writeathon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metaslip
This minimalist note-taking app helps users think deeply by implementing the Zettelkasten method. It prioritizes privacy with local data storage and offers robust export and backup options. Supports Markdown, LaTeX, and bidirectional linking for organized knowledge management.
- Local data storage
- Markdown and LaTeX support
- Bidirectional linking
- Data export (Markdown, SQLite)
- Tag and project card management
- WebDAV and iCloud backup (Pro)
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Metaslip is a minimalist note-taking app that helps you connect ideas and think more deeply. Built around the Zettelkasten method, it helps you capture ideas as cards and build a growing network of knowledge. Previously featured on the App Store's Today tab and in curated app collections. Features • Privacy first Work offline with your notes stored locally. Cloud backup is optional and only uploads your notes when you enable it. • Connected ideas Connect related cards with bidirectional links and organize ideas with parent-child relationships. • Flexible organization Manage your cards with tags and projects. • Markdown and LaTeX Write formatted notes and mathematical formulas. • Your notes, your control Export your notes at any time as Markdown files or a SQLite database. • Backup and restore Create and restore local backups, or enable cloud backups through WebDAV or iCloud. • Manual card sorting Reorder parent, sibling, and child cards to arrange your notes in the order you prefer. • Built-in user guide Learn the basics with an easy-to-follow guide, available offline. iCloud backup and manual card sorting require an in-app subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.showdoc.com.cn/p/4b114444c15b094636d33181e5a41e67
Writeathon
This app helps creators manage their writing workflow from initial ideas to final publication. It offers tools for writing, organizing content with cards, and sharing your work across platforms. AI-powered features are also in development to enhance the creative process.
- Card-based writing and arrangement
- Zen Mode and dark mode for focus
- Daily topics and writing inspiration
- Export to markdown, PDF, HTML
- Shareable snapshots and links
- AI drawing and image hosting
- Writing goals and statistics
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Writeathon provides the flow, from writing, arranging to spreading, and inspiration creators need to make content. Also coming with an efficient, handy and elegant mobile app. Writeathon with AI is working in progress to make writing more efficient and exciting. (e.g., Drawing Pictures from your writing as the prompt. ) Key Features For Writing: - Slip Box: Writing cards on the go. - Immersive: Zen Mode, White Noises, Dark Mode. - Inspiration: Inspired by random Daily Topic, Writing BigBang and Writing Reference. - Live: Come together to pursue the art or craft of writing. For Arranging: - Card Writing Mode: Drag, drop, sort, edit and insert cards to generate page. - Manage Cards: Split, combine and archived cards. - Use Cards: Copy, insert and reference cards in page writing. For Spreading: - Export: Export cards/pages to markdown/pdf/html. - Share: Share in snapshot or link, with password optional. - Publish: Publish to profile page or your favorite platform. Features Packed - AI Drawing: Generate pictures from your writing. (Coming Soon) - Image Hosting: Fast and steady. - Writing Marathon: Start a writing marathon with record. - Writing Goal: Achieve your daily writing goal. - Writing Stats: Writing heatmap, timeline and notebook/story/page/card/word count. - Markdown: GFM, syntax hint, latex, excel/word paste, auto list, auto brackets, fold code... - API: Provide card's API. Links - Telegram: https://t.me/+TyDpzefTVj83MTZl - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Writeathon_home Writeathon is made for all writing lovers, feeling free to ask any questions or make suggestions. Thanks for all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Writeathon at 5.0 against Metaslip's 3.5. Writeathon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Metaslip's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Metaslip sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Writeathon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Writeathon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Metaslip's written reviews are positive against 100% of Writeathon's.
| Parameter | Metaslip | Writeathon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 彰文 厉 | 楚舒 黄 |
Customer experience
Metaslip
Writeathon
In-app purchases
Metaslip
- Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
Writeathon
No in-app purchases







