Comparison

Wrix 2 vs Metanote

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

Head to head
About

Wrix 2

This powerful text editor offers a comfortable and efficient text editing experience on iOS and iPadOS. It provides a wide array of advanced features, cloud integration, and file management capabilities, aiming to reduce stress and enhance productivity for various text-based tasks.

Highlights
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Cloud file editing (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive)
  • Key Macros for automation
  • Outline feature for navigation
  • Integrated file manager
  • PC/Mac-like keyboard shortcuts
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This Ultra-High-Functional Text Editor app enables Ultra-Comfortable Text Editing in Another Dimension! Can be Greatly Reduce the Stress of Text Editing on iOS / iPadOS! Please Try It, FREE Trial is Available! This App can be used as the Center of Text Editing Work such as Memo, Note, E-mail, ToDo list, Outline, Novel etc! * It is completely different from the simple memo app! Experience the overwhelming difference with our free trial period! It is equipped with many useful features Undo/Redo, Launcher, Select-mode, Drag & Drop, Key Macros, Outlines, Check Mark, Key Shortcuts, etc. Can be directly Edit the File on Cloud! (Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive) The Outline function, because can be used like a Bookmarks, Text Editing becomes Comfortable! (Do not need Outline app anymore! ;-p)) *When you Swipe in the Left end with One Finger, the Outline List is displayed! The same Key Operation as the PC/Mac Environment is possible! (Do not need PC/Mac anymore! ;-p)) In addition, since it Built-in a Ultra-High-Function File Manager, it can be done comfortably File Management. The name of the app is called "Wrix" ("Wrikes") and in conjunction with the "Write" and "Likes". As the name suggests, we put a lot of useful features think want to Text Editing. So, please enjoy a comfortable Text Editing. Note: +All Functions can be used for FREE! (See Help page) +No Ads! +Font, Colors can be Changed. [Text Editing screen] It is a screen of the basics of this app. In this screen, provides with the Ultra-High-Function Text Editing features such as the following. +Multiple Docs +Supported the Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive +Undo/Redo +Select-mode (unique function that allows to select text very easily with a tap) +Find (Highlight, Regular Expression, Replace) +Multiple-File Search +Key Macro (Automation of Key Operation) +Drag & Drop (Text can be moved with Simple Operation) +Advanced Launcher functions +Key Shortcuts (Support for External Keyboard operation) +Auto Indent +Word Wrap +Line Spacing +Outline (like a "Bookmark"!) +Check Mark (like a ToDo list!) +Markdown (HTML, XML, CommonMark, etc.) +Text Insertion (Fixed Phrases, Line Break, Tab, etc.) +Can be change the Font and Color of the Editing Area +Line Number +Can be saved by changing the Encoding, Line break +Encoding specification, and can be read in the File Auto-Detect +Conversion function (To Lower/Upper case, etc.) +Prepare for Move/Select/Delete command (for Key Macros) +Tab indent, Reverse indent +The special display Tab, Space, Line break +Can be sent a File and Text to Another Application and Another iOS terminal/Mac +Import/Export of the Files to the iCloud and the external File Management app +Variety of tools (File Manager, Browser, Dictionary Search, Scan Text, QR code Reading/Generation, etc.) As mentioned above, there are many functions, but by using the launcher panel and key shortcuts well, can be quickly and instantly call up frequently used functions. [File Management screen] In this screen, it provides High Function File Management Functions, such as the following. +List Files/Folders +Edit File/Folder (Move, Copy, Delete, Rename, Duplicate, Compression) +Sort (Name, Size, Creation Date, Modification Date, Type) +Search +Thumbnail view the file (Images, Movie, PDF) +Create a Zip File, Unzip (Corresponding Password) +Send the File +Import/Export the File +Display Properties of the File +Bookmarks +Create a new Folder/File +File Browsing [Detail] https://skyarts.com/products/ios/wrix/ *Subscriptions* This app has a subscription license that allows you to remove the limit on the number of functions for a certain period of time. •Length of subscription: The subscription period is based on one month Please purchase the license after understanding the note of subscription automatic renewal. Can be manage it from the "Subscription" item of the account of the "Settings" app. *Terms of Use* https://skyarts.com/products/ios/terms.html

About

Metanote

A privacy-focused offline editor that supports Org mode for writing, task management, and knowledge wikis. It offers real-time editing of rich content and seamless synchronization across devices.

Highlights
  • Privacy-first offline editor
  • Full Org mode support
  • Real-time rich content editing
  • Seamless synchronization
  • Integrated task management
  • Full-text search
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Metanote is a privacy-first offline editor that supports org mode. In Metanote, everything is text, everything is editable. Supports real-time editing and rendering of images, hyperlinks, tables, Latex mathematical formulas, source code blocks, attachments and other rich content with the text markup language 'org mode'. Literary creation, academic papers, literary programming, task management, knowledge wiki and other usage scenarios can be easily handled. *** Freedom & Private 100% work offline, no account required, no network required, no private document formats, no data collection, your data and privacy are completely under your control. *** Writing every where Whether on the go or in your bedroom, you can create, view and edit your documents anytime, anywhere, and with built-in synchronization, everything will be there when you return to your desk. *** A silky-smooth editing experience Pure native development, lightweight and smooth, rejecting any lag, even for large files! *** Thinking better Through the structured editing function, ideas come to life on screen. It is not only a beautiful outline, but also efficient thinking. *** Never miss a thing There is no more free task management system than this. Notes are to-dos, and to-dos are notes. Everything is plain-text and everything can be edited. Capture inspiration on the go with 'capture' and keep everything in sight with 'agenda view's. *** Org mode Metanote fully supports org mode 9.3.6 syntax, including features like Capture and Agenda View, allowing for a perfect and even enhanced org mode experience on smartphones. - An incredibly smooth editing experience. - Sync using WebDAV(Apache WebDAV Server, ownCloud, Yandex.disk, etc.), Dropbox, OneDrive, Git, iCloud. - Support for adding Obsidian and Logseq working directories, integrating and managing them in a unified manner - Supports full-text search. - Support images, tables and LaTeX. - Support hyperlinks and attachments. 1. Supports internal links and external links. 2. Click on the attachment link to preview and edit, the following types are supported: 1. iWork and Microsoft Office documents 2. Images 3. Live Photos 4. Text files 5. PDFs 6. Audio and video files - Supports multi-window editing. - Customizable startup page - Supports mini buffer. - Compatible with org mode version 9.3.6 - Todo notifications support - View agenda views by year, month, and day - Customizable workflows - Support for custom capture, custom agenda view, refile, log note, and other features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wrix 24 screens
Metanote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metanote at every 2 weeks against Wrix 2's every 4 weeks. Metanote also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). Wrix 2's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Wrix 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Metanote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wrix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metanote has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Wrix 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of Metanote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wrix 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Metanote every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wrix 2 versus Metanote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrix 2Metanote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYONEKAWA Hideki雪双 陈

Customer experience

Wrix 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Metanote

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wrix 2

Subscriptions2
  • Basic License for 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro License for 1 Month$2.991 Month
3 purchases

Metanote

Subscriptions2
  • Metanote Premium$1.991 Month
  • Metanote Premium$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$19.99

Questions

Is Wrix 2 free?
Wrix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metanote free?
Metanote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wrix 2 or Metanote?
Wrix 2 is rated higher. Wrix 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Metanote averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Wrix 2 or Metanote have ads?
Neither Wrix 2 nor Metanote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wrix 2 or Metanote?
Wrix 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Metanote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wrix 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Metanote on October 24, 2026.

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