Write.r vs ListTaskTick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Write.r
This app helps you capture ideas quickly and organize them into a structured system of workspaces, notebooks, and tags. It uses plain-text Markdown for writing and offers native iOS interactions for efficient management. Export and import your notes with versioned JSON backups.
- Markdown writing and editing
- Organize with workspaces, notebooks, and tags
- Native iOS swipe actions
- Adjust note metadata
- Versioned JSON backup and import
- Onboarding articles for Markdown and workflow
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This app gives you a calm place to capture ideas and keep your notes clear. It is built for local-first writing, so your work stays on your device and remains available offline. From quick thoughts to long drafts, you can keep momentum without clutter. Open the app, start writing, and organize notes in a structure that makes sense the same day. Write.r combines a clean editor, practical organization, and reliable backup tools so you can stay focused on thinking instead of managing software. **Local-First by Design** Your notes are stored on-device, which keeps the experience fast and predictable in daily use. You can keep writing when you do not have a connection and still access your core workspace. **Markdown That Feels Natural** Write with simple markdown formatting in a clean editor built for clarity. Headings help shape long notes, and your content stays readable while you draft and revise. **Organize with Flexible Structure** Use Inbox, notebooks, workspaces, recent views, and tags to keep information easy to find. This structure supports quick capture now and cleaner review later. **Focused Interface for Daily Flow** The writing view keeps controls close without crowding your page. You can keep your attention on ideas, then adjust details like notebook placement when needed. **Backup and Restore with Confidence** Export your data as JSON when you want a portable backup you can keep. Import tools help you recover your workspace and continue with minimal disruption. Download Write.r and build a steady writing rhythm with clarity and control.
ListTaskTick
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Create simple lists with the ability to create, edit, cross out, and delete list items.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListTaskTick at none against Write.r's 1. ListTaskTick also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Write.r sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ListTaskTick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Write.r ships an update every 5 weeks, ListTaskTick fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Write.r | ListTaskTick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fishington Studios | Matthew Foxwell |
In-app purchases
Write.r
- Upgrade to Pro$4.99
ListTaskTick
No in-app purchases









