Comparison

Write 2 Lite vs MultiGage Reader

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

Head to head
About

Write 2 Lite

This app offers a distraction-free writing and note-taking experience with robust markdown editing capabilities. It seamlessly synchronizes your text and markdown files across all your devices via Dropbox, ensuring your work is always accessible and backed up. Protect your privacy with PIN protection and utilize helpful writing tools for efficient content creation.

Highlights
  • Full-screen distraction-free typing
  • Dropbox file synchronization
  • Plain-text and markdown file editing
  • PIN protection for privacy
  • Email and PDF sharing
  • Auto-text and TextExpander support
  • Word and character counts
Features
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Write 2 Lite is an ultimate note taking, writing & markdown editing app. It utilizes all of its great features to give you the best experience while typing on your iPhone & iPad. ********** Featured in "What's Hot" in USA, Netherlands, and other 8 countries! Featured in "New & Noteworthy" in, Canada, France, etc! Top 100 free productivity in over 47 countries around the world! ********** Watch our video on YouTube http://bit.ly/Write2Video "This is the absolute best note/writing app ever. You're awesome :)" - a satisfied reviewer. Best writing app. ***** "Best writing app so far. I've used it for my last three short stories and i just love it." - Bertolt Breht (USA) Awesome! Simple and easy yet powerful! ***** "Easy to use, easy to understand, secure, and sync smoothly!! It just works!! Love it, I use it all the time." - Posterous (Indonesia) "The best note editor I have used" ***** - Anthony Killuchi (USA) Excellent!!!! ***** "Very nice app. Dropbox sync works great!!!" - Catback (USA) Things you can do with Write 2 Lite: • Type & read in full screen without any distraction • Synchronize your text (.txt) & markdown files between your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Mac, PC, or any devices via Dropbox (automatically/manually) • Download, edit, and back up plain-text and markdown files from your Dropbox • Send your text to anyone via e-mail & PDF attachment • Apply PIN protection to keep your privacy • Make the best of 'Emergency Mode' to save your life • Lock writing orientation to landscape/portrait • Type much faster and precisely with auto text & TextExpander • Word & character counts • Easy and straight forward user interface • Indulge yourself with gorgeous themes that will perfectly suit your mood • Customize font types and sizes • Put your files into different folders • Search files & folders in a split second • Sort your writings in 4 ways • Automatically save your files • Be amazed by the beautiful user interface in Retina Display • Use Emoji (even for file and folder names!) • Work in multitasking • Optimize the auto-capitalization, auto-correction, check spelling, undo, redo, cut, copy, paste and replace features from the iOS • Use any international keyboards By the way, in case you are being threatened or forced to reveal your PIN, just enter the emergency PIN. This feature can save your life. Trust us. You can find your emergency PIN in the help menu inside the app. So whether you want to jot down your cool ideas, list your to-do, capture quick notes, outline your presentations, keep food recipes, create shopping lists, write another day in your diary or journal, keep some song lyrics, do your work on-the-go and continue it again later on the other devices, or whether you are a writer who needs to write everywhere, or anything you do that deals with text files, syncing, & sharing, THIS IS YOUR BEST APP! Really good! ***** "Really nice for writing whatever whenever. And it's free! Good app!!! (:" - Happypersons (Canada) *This Lite version allows to add up to 5 files, is ad supported, and has some feature limitations. Please download the full version on the App Store to enjoy all of its features and services without limitation, including its future cool updates. You can get it here: https://appsto.re/id/K1bAz.i

About

MultiGage Reader

This app connects to multiple wireless measurement devices simultaneously, displaying readings, max, min, and TIR for each. It offers continuous or single data recording, customizable calculators, and real-time cloud data streaming. Simulation mode is available for demonstration.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 14 wireless measurement devices
  • Real-time data display (Max, Min, TIR)
  • Continuous and single data recording
  • Customizable calculator for unit conversion
  • Real-time cloud data streaming
  • Data plotting and CSV export
  • Simulation mode
Features
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MultiGage Reader App is able to connect up to 14 units of Motionics Bluetooth measurement devices and receive readings from all of them at the same time. Each device will be assigned with an individual panel to display measurement reading, max, min, and TIR. User can disconnect a device or add more devices without interference in other devices and measurement undergoing. MultiGage Reader provides 2 options for data recording: continuous recording at up to 10 samples/sec or one by one capturing with button tapping. Recorded data can be plotted in a user interaction enabled graph (zoom, pan, screenshot) or exported in CSV file via e-mail, cloud drive, or flash drive for further assessment. To better visualize sensor readings, a probe meter is embeded for both individual device (activated by tapping the sensor reading) and a group of devices (activated through More button on iPad). Two different options of probe meters with different numbers of ticks are available for different resolution requirements. Additionally, users can freely set the range of the probe meter to further adjust display resolution. An analog needle rotates while sensor reading changes. Two limit handles indicate max and min values the device has reached. Customizable calculator feature automatically converts measurement readings to desired metrics based on any equation entered by the user. Calculator sensors can be added to main measurment page for data collection together with Bluetooth sensors. Cloud data streaming feature is added to push measurement readings to the cloud server in real time and allow other devices to access data from worldwide. Cloud sensors can be added to main measurement page for data collection together with Bluetooth sensors. For those who don't have our hardware devices, the simulation mode will demonstrate major functioinalities of this App. Features: - Multiple sensor connectivity (up to 14) - Adding/removing one sensor individually - Dial zero from app - Max, Min, TIR - Continuous/single data recording - Various continuous data recording rates - Individual data table - GO/NG judgment - Probe meter with adjustable display range and max/min bars - Recorded data plot with zoom, pan, screenshot options - Custom calculator to convert sensor readings - Calculator added as a sensor for data collection - Real-time cloud data streaming - Cloud device added as a sensor for data collection - CSV data exportation - Simulation mode for demonstration

Screenshots

Write 2 Lite4 screens
MultiGage Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiGage Reader at 100% against Write 2 Lite's 52%. MultiGage Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). Write 2 Lite's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiGage Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Write 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of MultiGage Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write 2 Lite ships an update every 5 months, MultiGage Reader every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Write 2 Lite versus MultiGage Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite 2 LiteMultiGage Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (33 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel V.WMotionics LLC

Customer experience

Write 2 Lite

All ratings33 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative35.2%

MultiGage Reader

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Write 2 Lite

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes immediately after opening
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Files and notes disappearing without user deletion
  • Last sentences or paragraphs being deleted
  • Trash bin crashing when accessed
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  • Emergency file cannot be deleted
  • PIN protection not working
  • Auto-save losing recent work
  • Email and PDF export crashing the app
  • Paste function not working from external sources
  • Spell-check glitches with certain names
  • Auto-correct not respecting user preferences
  • Dropbox sync issues and 'unable to read file' errors
  • Server not found for full version purchase
  • App crashes when moving files between folders
  • Performance degradation with documents over 10,000 words

Requested features

12 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • iCloud sync support (alternative to Dropbox)
  • Photo attachment capability
  • Multiple fonts in single document
  • Bold and italic formatting options
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  • Bookmark feature for large documents
  • Move files between folders
  • Social media sharing (Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr)
  • DeviantArt integration
  • Word and character count without upgrade
  • iPad-optimized interface
  • Better keyword/search functionality

MultiGage Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Write 2 Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MultiGage Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Write 2 Lite free?
Write 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiGage Reader free?
MultiGage Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Write 2 Lite or MultiGage Reader?
MultiGage Reader is rated higher. Write 2 Lite averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MultiGage Reader averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Write 2 Lite or MultiGage Reader have ads?
Neither Write 2 Lite nor MultiGage Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Write 2 Lite or MultiGage Reader?
Write 2 Lite ships an update every 5 months, and MultiGage Reader every 4 weeks. Most recently, Write 2 Lite was updated on September 25, 2026 and MultiGage Reader on September 22, 2026.

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