Comparison

iNotePad Pocket vs 1Writer

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

Head to head
About

iNotePad Pocket

A simple yet powerful text editor for TXT and RTF files, designed for quick note-taking, writing, and document management. It offers a distraction-free writing space with features like automatic saving, text formatting, and easy file sharing.

Highlights
  • Create, open, edit, and save TXT/RTF files
  • Automatic and manual saving
  • Full font support and text styling
  • Search and replace functionality
  • Unlimited note saving
  • Easy file sharing and email integration
  • Word and character count
Features
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iNotePad Pocket Your quick writing space, always with you. iNotePad Pocket is a simple, powerful, and reliable text editor for TXT and RTF files, ideal for taking notes, writing articles, letters, reports, or any type of text. Transform your device into a true pocket typewriter. Write freely, organize your notes, and share them in just a few taps. Smooth, professional writing: - Automatic and manual saving - Creating, opening, editing, and saving TXT and RTF files - Full support for fonts available on the device - Control for text alignment, style, and size - Search text - One-tap search and replace - Select, cut, copy, and paste - Automatically restore work when reopening the app - Advanced settings for RTF files - Word and character count Complete document management: - Save an unlimited number of notes - Organized and always accessible archive - Load previous documents - Easily delete unwanted files - Full-screen TXT and RTF viewing Quick and easy sharing: - Open In: Send and receive TXT and RTF files with other installed apps - File sharing with Mac or PC - Send emails with attachments directly from the app - AirPrint printing support Perfect for: - Students - Professionals - Writers - Journalists - Anyone who wants a simple, distraction-free writing space iNotePad Pocket combines simplicity and advanced features in a fast, clean, and intuitive environment. Open the app and start writing.

About

1Writer

This app is a powerful text editor for creating, revising, and sharing ideas efficiently. It supports plain text and Markdown, with advanced features like an extended keyboard, photo insertion, and custom URL actions. Sync with cloud services and personalize your writing experience.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax highlighting and preview
  • Extended keyboard with custom buttons
  • Photo insertion with Dropbox integration
  • Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, and WebDAV
  • Custom URL actions and JavaScript support
  • In-app web browser for research
  • Passcode and biometric app protection
Features
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1Writer combines all the basic text editing features you would expect with all the advanced features you will ever need. Use 1Writer to write, research, revise, and share your ideas with maximum efficiency. - - - - - - - - - - "The only Dropbox- and Markdown-enabled text editor for iPhone that’s clicked with me has been 1Writer. It’s simple, looks great, and gets the job done." - TheSweetSetup.com "Really great app, really recommend it." - Federico Viticci, MacStories.net "The app interface is beautiful and distraction-free, with loads of other awesome features lurking beneath its simple exterior. It's now my go-to iPhone text editor." - Chris Gonzales, ToolsandToys.net "For users that want a great visual experience paired with great support for custom actions and third party apps, 1Writer is an excellent choice." - iMore.com "1Writer is the most powerful text editor available for iPhone." - Phillip Gruneich - - - - - - - - - - CREATE - Write :: generate and edit plain text or Markdown files. - Preview :: see the formatted results with Markdown syntax highlighting while you write and a full, rich-text preview when you're done. - Extended keyboard :: a convenient row of buttons for navigation, formatting, special characters (customizable--pick the characters you use the most). - Insert photo :: pick a photo or take a new one, and 1Writer will upload it to Dropbox and generate the Markdown-syntax to add it to your document--all in a single action! - Snippets :: TextExpander Touch support. - Custom URL actions :: insert a document template, encode a selection and replace the original text, look up synonyms and much more. - JavaScript :: create even more powerful custom actions using JavaScript—text manipulation, perform a find & replace, interact with the clipboard—the possibilities are endless. IMPORT - Sync with iCloud, Dropbox and WebDAV. - Share extension :: send text to 1Writer from other apps. In Safari, the extension uses the current URL, page title and selected text to create a new document. - Create, append, prepend, or replace text directly from other apps using the 1Writer URL scheme. EXPORT - CloudApp and Dropbox :: generate a link to share your document in plain text or PDF. - Evernote :: pick your notebook, add tags and turn a text selection or the entire document into a new, rich-text note. - Copy HTML :: put the formatted text for your document directly on the clipboard. - Custom actions :: open a web search, tweet a selection, save a series of items in a list and much more. PERSONALIZE - Support Dark Mode on iOS 13. - 2 dark themes for more comfortable reading and writing at night. - Choose from 20 different fonts. - Bookmark and sync the Dropbox/WebDAV folders you want to have quick access to the sub-folders and documents you need. - Use a passcode or Touch ID/Face ID to protect the app from unauthorized users. RESEARCH - In-app web browser :: research, look up information without having to leave the app. - Bookmarks :: create and access your favorite websites. - Save the current text selection to the clipboard in Markdown syntax. - 1Password support :: login to all your accounts using the 1Password extension. EVEN MORE GREAT FEATURES - Drag and drop. - Open in Place. - Multiple windows on iOS 13. - MultiMarkdown. - Search documents from Spotlight. - Find & replace within document. - Photo and PDF preview. - Today widget :: access your recent documents from the Notification Center or create a new document in one tap. - Checklist support :: create a list of things to do or topics to research, and easily check them off. - Full-text search and hashtag support :: search within a folder to find the document you need, and view related documents that have the same tag.

Screenshots

iNotePad Pocket4 screens
1Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Writer at 84% against iNotePad Pocket's 0%. 1Writer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (388 vs 1). iNotePad Pocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence and ads 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

iNotePad Pocket costs $0.99 and 1Writer $4.99 up front. 1Writer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iNotePad Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Writer has 388 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iNotePad Pocket's written reviews are positive against 84% of 1Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iNotePad Pocket versus 1Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNotePad Pocket1Writer
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (388 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1388 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#55 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniNgoc Luu

Customer experience

iNotePad Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

1Writer

All ratings388 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.6%

In-app purchases

None

iNotePad Pocket

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

1Writer

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Massive Tip$9.99
  • Amazing Tip$19.99

Questions

Is iNotePad Pocket free?
iNotePad Pocket costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Writer free?
1Writer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNotePad Pocket or 1Writer?
1Writer is rated higher. iNotePad Pocket averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 1Writer averages 4.6 from 388 ratings.
Do iNotePad Pocket or 1Writer have ads?
Neither iNotePad Pocket nor 1Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNotePad Pocket or 1Writer?
iNotePad Pocket ships an update every 2 months, and 1Writer every 2 months. Most recently, iNotePad Pocket was updated on September 22, 2026 and 1Writer on October 14, 2026.

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