Comparison

Write.r vs TagWeaver

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

TagWeaver

Edit MP3 and FLAC audio file metadata, including title, artist, album, lyrics, and album art. Organize your music library with folder grouping and search functions. Save changes only when you explicitly choose.

Highlights
  • Edit title, artist, album, year, genre, and more
  • Add/edit plain and synced LRC lyrics
  • Manage album art
  • Organize files by folder
  • Search and sort files
  • Batch edit multiple files (Pro)
  • Sequential track numbering
Features
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TagWeaver is an offline MP3 ID3 and FLAC tag editor. Choose a file to edit title, artist, album, track and disc numbers, year, composer, genre, rating, basic and extra metadata, album art, plain lyrics, and synced LRC lyrics. Only the changes you explicitly choose are saved. The Library groups files you add by relative folder. Search, path sorting, a quick index, and manual order help you find and arrange those files; folder sections can be collapsed or expanded. In the editor, review a read-only change preview and apply sequential track numbering before you explicitly save. Free - Edit and save one MP3 or FLAC file at a time - Edit basic and extra metadata - Add or remove album art - Edit plain lyrics and synced LRC lyrics Pro - Apply common tag changes across multiple files - Batch-save multiple MP3/FLAC files - One-time purchase with no subscription or ads Useful for editing music metadata, ratings, cover art, lyrics, and timed LRC lyrics, or making the same tag change across several audio files. Buy Pro once; the store shows the current local price before purchase. Privacy and processing: no login or account, no file uploads, no ads, and no tracking. Processing stays on your device, and files change only when you explicitly save. TagWeaver is not a music player or automatic library organizer.

Screenshots

Write.r4 screens
TagWeaver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TagWeaver at 100% against Write.r's 31%. TagWeaver also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Write.r sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TagWeaver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write.r ships an update every 5 weeks, TagWeaver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Write.r versus TagWeaver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite.rTagWeaver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFishington StudiosONNELLAB

Customer experience

Write.r

Written reviews74 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral16.2%
Negative52.7%

TagWeaver

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Write.r

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99
1 purchases

TagWeaver

One-time1
  • TagWeaver Pro$3.49

Questions

Is Write.r free?
Write.r is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TagWeaver free?
TagWeaver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Write.r or TagWeaver?
Write.r ships an update every 5 weeks, and TagWeaver every 9 days. Most recently, Write.r was updated on November 1, 2026 and TagWeaver on November 13, 2026.

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