Comparison

Write.r vs Orderly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Orderly

Features
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Orderly is a to-do list for people with more to do than time to sort it. Keep tasks, categories, due dates, coursework, and priorities together across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add anything you need to remember, then view it as a clean list, a calendar, or an urgency-and-importance matrix that helps you decide what actually deserves today. Why Orderly β€’ Organize tasks by category, due date, completion state, and priority β€’ See the same tasks in List, Priorities, and Calendar views β€’ Use the Do, Schedule, Delegate, and Drop matrix to sort what matters now β€’ Create repeating tasks for habits, classes, routines, and regular work β€’ Check off today’s tasks from Home Screen widgets β€’ Sync through iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€’ Connect Apple Calendar so dated tasks show up where you already plan β€’ Mirror coursework from Canvas, Brightspace, or any school calendar feed β€’ Keep the core app free, with no ads and no tracking Smart Schedule Paste a syllabus, upload a file, add a screenshot, or drop in a messy note. Smart Schedule drafts tasks with due dates and priorities for you to review before they join your list. Orderly includes 3 free Smart Schedule drafts with an account. Orderly Plus unlocks unlimited Smart Schedule plans. Built for students, workers, and everyone else Orderly is simple enough for groceries and errands, but structured enough for coursework, client deadlines, repeating routines, and the quiet important things that usually lose to whatever feels urgent. Requires iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS 14 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orderly-ac9b6.web.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Write.r4 screens
Orderly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Orderly at 3 against Write.r's β€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Write.r sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orderly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Write.r versus Orderly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite.rOrderly
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews31.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFishington StudiosMICAH BENJAMIN BOCKISCH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Write.r

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Orderly

Subscriptions2
  • Orderly Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Orderly Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Write.r free?
Write.r is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orderly free?
Orderly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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