# iNote vs WriteControl

The clearest difference is ads: WriteControl at none against iNote's shown. WriteControl also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and WriteControl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNote ships an update every 3 weeks, WriteControl weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNote | WriteControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writecontrol/id6717609204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hajime Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615906018) | [SpinalSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770513597) |

## What reviewers say

### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inotecolor-sticky-note-memo/id1663710783)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99/month | $0.99 | per month |


### WriteControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writecontrol/id6717609204)

This app helps authors structure, write, and organize their novels. It offers a distraction-free editor, tools for character and world-building, and progress tracking. Premium features include advanced editing, plot visualization, and AI assistance.

**Highlights:** Organize story world with characters and locations, Distraction-free text editor, Track writing goals and statistics, Built-in thesaurus and encyclopedia, Cross-platform synchronization, AI writing assistant (Premium)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WriteControl Premium | $12.90 | per month |
| WriteControl Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Pack IA | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNote free?

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

### Is WriteControl free?

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

### Do iNote or WriteControl have ads?

iNote shows ads; WriteControl does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNote or WriteControl?

iNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and WriteControl weekly. Most recently, iNote was updated on September 20, 2026 and WriteControl on September 30, 2026.

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