# Monolog vs Writeathon

The clearest difference is rating: Writeathon at 5.0 against Monolog's 4.4. Writeathon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Monolog's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monolog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Writeathon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Writeathon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monolog has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Monolog's written reviews are positive against 100% of Writeathon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monolog | Writeathon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolog-minimalist-notes/id1572787859/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeathon/id1661937270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [澍 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556788692) | [楚舒 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562430381) |

## What reviewers say

### Monolog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolog-minimalist-notes/id1572787859)

This app functions as a knowledge treasury and creative toolkit, featuring bidirectional linking to create an interconnected web of ideas. It offers hierarchical tagging for structured organization, a spaced repetition system for efficient review, and panoramic statistics to visualize your learning journey. Data is securely stored using iCloud for privacy and continuity.

**Highlights:** Bidirectional linking, Hierarchical tagging, Spaced repetition review, Learning statistics, iCloud data storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $49.99 | one-time |


### Writeathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeathon/id1661937270)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monolog free?

Monolog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Writeathon free?

Writeathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monolog or Writeathon?

Writeathon is rated higher. Monolog averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Writeathon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Monolog or Writeathon have ads?

Neither Monolog nor Writeathon shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*