Comparison

Write 2 Lite vs QuickPaste

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

QuickPaste

This app enhances your device's clipboard functionality by allowing you to easily copy and paste text snippets. Organize your notes with folders, combine multiple notes into one paste, and sync them across your devices. It also offers security features and convenient extensions for widgets and keyboards.

Highlights
  • Copy and paste text snippets
  • Organize notes with folders
  • Concatenate multiple notes for pasting
  • Sync notes across devices via iCloud
  • Widget and keyboard extensions
  • Passcode and biometric security
Features
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** Easy to copy Tapping a note, it copy to pasteboard. You can use the text for other apps. ** Organize notes with folders You can classify notes by folder for each purpose. ** Concatenation copy Selecting some notes, it concat them and copy. ** Sync notes across devices All folders and notes are syncing across your devices automatically using iCloud. ** Protect your data Passcode setting and authentication by Touch ID / Face ID are also possible. Security measures are also thorough.(Requires an additional add-on purchase) ** Widget extension Copy quickly from Widgets ** Keyboard extension Installing keyboard extension, you can use Snippets directly on other apps. ** Share extension You can save a note to QuickPaste from share panel everywhere. ** Add-on Folders: 2 -> Unlimited Ad banner: Show -> Hide Passcode

Screenshots

Write 2 Lite4 screens
QuickPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QuickPaste at 4.5 against Write 2 Lite's 3.2. QuickPaste also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 52%). Write 2 Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. QuickPaste sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Write 2 Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickPaste holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Write 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 77% of QuickPaste's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write 2 Lite ships an update every 5 months, QuickPaste fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Write 2 Lite versus QuickPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite 2 LiteQuickPaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (33 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3392 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel V.WToshitaka Agata

Customer experience

Write 2 Lite

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

QuickPaste

All ratings92 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%

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

QuickPaste

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Write 2 Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickPaste

One-time1
  • Hide ads, Unlimited folders$4.99

Questions

Is Write 2 Lite free?
Write 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickPaste free?
QuickPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write 2 Lite or QuickPaste?
QuickPaste is rated higher. Write 2 Lite averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while QuickPaste averages 4.5 from 92 ratings.
Do Write 2 Lite or QuickPaste have ads?
QuickPaste shows ads; Write 2 Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Write 2 Lite or QuickPaste?
Write 2 Lite ships an update every 5 months, and QuickPaste fortnightly. Most recently, Write 2 Lite was updated on September 25, 2026 and QuickPaste on September 26, 2026.

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