Comparison

PageStore vs StrataWrite

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

Head to head
About

PageStore

Save web pages in various formats like PDF, JPEG, or PNG, with options for trimming and reader mode. Share content directly from your browser or other apps. Pro features include webarchive saving and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Full page saves with images intact
  • Save as PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • Trimming and reader mode support
  • Share extension for saving
  • Webarchive saving (Pro)
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
Features
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PageStore is a private library for the web pages worth keeping. Save any page in full, read it anytime, even offline, and find it again in seconds. The internet is endless, but only a small part of it is worth coming back to. PageStore helps you keep that part: the articles, recipes, guides and ideas that matter to you. SAVE PAGES EXACTLY AS THEY LOOK • Save complete pages with every image and layout intact • Save as PDF or images (JPEG, PNG), as one long page or split into pages • Trim pages, or use Reader mode for a clean, distraction-free copy • Save straight from Safari or any other app with the Share and Action extensions READ AND ORGANIZE • Read your saved pages anytime, even offline • Organize with tags and browse by date • Search your whole library, including the text inside saved pages • Review your saving activity over time and rediscover something at random NEW: ASK AI ABOUT WHAT YOU SAVED • Get a summary or the key points of any saved page or PDF, or ask your own questions • Find related articles in your library and on the web • Clean up duplicate, misspelled and unused tags, and tag new saves automatically • Runs on device with Apple Intelligence. Web search is optional, off until you turn it on, and only sends short search queries. AI features require iOS 26 or later and a device that supports Apple Intelligence. Try them with 10 free requests. PRO: ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Save web archives • More print options and formats • Unlimited tags • iCloud sync across your devices • AI assistant and automatic tagging • Early access to new features No subscription. Buy once and it's yours. WHAT PAGESTORE DOESN'T HAVE • A server for your content. Your saved pages stay on your device, or in your own iCloud with Pro. • A recommendation system. PageStore doesn't learn your preferences. You decide what's valuable to you. • A subscription. Just enjoy your favorite content.

About

StrataWrite

Features
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StrataWrite is a research-first writing app designed for scholars, researchers, and serious writers who need more than just a blank page. Built with Apple’s native frameworks, StrataWrite unites structured note-taking and manuscript drafting in a clean, focused environment that helps you organize complex projects and keep your ideas connected. StrataWrite is for text only. No Table or Image support. StrataWrite is about getting the words out and not formatting. StratWrite is the first step in writing up your research. Get the words out in either Notes or Manuscript Views. When the first draft of your writing is complete, export to Plaintext or Markdown and import it into your favorite Word Processor for formatting. Whether you are preparing a dissertation, drafting a grant proposal, or developing a book chapter, StrataWrite provides a workspace designed to keep your research structured and your writing clear. Research-Driven Writing StrataWrite is built for projects that demand more than linear word processing: • Structured Notes – Capture and organize your research with tags, categories, and backlinks. Notes connect into a system that grows as your ideas develop. • Manuscript Drafting – Write in a distraction-free workspace with daily word count goals, progress tracking, and export options for Markdown, or TXT. • Linking Ideas – Create bidirectional links between notes and manuscripts, building a network of connections that keeps your sources and insights close at hand. Native Apple Experience StrataWrite is built with SwiftUI and designed to feel at home across macOS and iPadOS: • Universal App – Switch seamlessly between Mac and iPad. StrataWrite adapts to your workflow, wherever you are writing. • CloudKit Sync – Keep your notes and manuscripts securely up to date across devices. • Clean, Distraction-Free Interface – A modern, lightweight design emphasizes your writing while keeping structure available when you need it. Designed for Focus & Clarity StrataWrite emphasizes research structure without unnecessary complexity. Notes and manuscripts are part of the same system, allowing ideas to move fluidly between your research base and your drafts. By connecting thoughts through links and tracking progress as you write, StrataWrite helps you transform research into finished work with confidence. Made for Scholars and Writers If your projects depend on clarity, depth, and organization, StrataWrite was built for you. Graduate students writing theses, researchers assembling journal articles, and professionals developing long-form work will all find a workspace that supports rigorous thinking and clear writing.

Screenshots

PageStore4 screens
StrataWrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PageStore at Free against StrataWrite's $9.99. PageStore also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). StrataWrite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PageStore is free to download; StrataWrite costs $9.99 up front. PageStore sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. StrataWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PageStore ships an update monthly, StrataWrite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PageStore versus StrataWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPageStoreStrataWrite
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB147 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPengchong WangStance Hurst

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PageStore

One-time2
  • App Premium$2.99
  • App Premium - Original$4.99
None

StrataWrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PageStore free?
PageStore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrataWrite free?
StrataWrite costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PageStore or StrataWrite have ads?
Neither PageStore nor StrataWrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PageStore or StrataWrite?
PageStore ships an update monthly, and StrataWrite every 2 months. Most recently, PageStore was updated on November 3, 2026 and StrataWrite on November 5, 2026.

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