Comparison

Outline Memo vs Just Write

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

Head to head
About

Outline Memo

This app helps you create structured memos with a hierarchical outline format. Easily edit notes using swipe gestures and drag-and-drop functionality. It supports exporting to Notion and email, with options for customization and backup.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical outline creation
  • Drag-and-drop paragraph movement
  • Swipe-based hierarchy changes
  • Export to Notion and email
  • Dropbox backup and restore
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Password protection
Features
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Outline Memo is an outline processor that allows you to easily create memos with a hierarchical structure. It is perfect for creating lengthy texts, essays, specifications, and more. You can edit your notes with simple swipe actions and drag-and-drop operations. == Main Features == * Create text as paragraphs * Move paragraphs with drag-and-drop * Change hierarchy with swipe operations * Insert contents from other memos * Undo insertions * Specify background and text colors * Backup and restore to Dropbox * Newly added export to Notion functionality * Send emails in text or OPML format * Protect contents with password settings * Categorize with "tags" * Search by color pattern * Sort memos by name or creation date * Move paragraphs to another memo * Copy memos * Copy paragraphs * Copy hierarchy

About

Just Write

A minimalist text editor designed to streamline the writing process. It supports both RTF and TXT formats, offering rich text editing and Markdown support. Sync your work across devices with iCloud integration.

Highlights
  • RTF and TXT file support
  • Markdown styling
  • iCloud file syncing
  • Rich text editing tools
  • Multiple themes
  • Smart selection tool (iPad)
Features
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Just Write text editor aims to simplify writing process. The app is carefully designed so that the only things that are absolutely essential to the writing process are included. Just Write supports RTF (rich text format) and TXT (plain text format) that are cross-platform formats you can open and edit in virtually any platforms. + RTF , a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) format, is best suitable for creating your next big story. + While TXT, supported Markdown styles, is best for notes, outline, to-do list and anything else you do with a plaintext format. Just Write has iCloud support (opt-in) so you can sync your rtf and txt files across all your devices. RTF editing features include: - Font size increase and decrease - Text color selection - Text style editing such as Bold, Italic, Underline and Strikethrough - Text alignments: Left, Right, Center, Justified - Undo, Redo - Move arrow to jump the cursor - Selection tool to select paragraph, sentence and word super fast and easy (iPad only). Using smart selection tool, you can select paragraph, sentence and word in just 1 tap!!!!!! TXT editing features include: - Accessory row includes many characters essential to writing Markdown. - Multiple fonts to choose from - Preview Markdown (in left menu) - Three themes (Light, Dark, Sepia) - Support plain text format extensions: txt, text, md, mmd, markdown, markdn, mdown, mkdn, markd, fountain - Selection tool to select paragraph, sentence and word super fast and easy (iPad only). Using smart selection tool, you can select paragraph, sentence and word in just 1 tap!!!!!! * Note: Just Write is supported by ads, but you can buy an in app purchase to remove the ads.

Screenshots

Outline Memo3 screens
Just Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just Write at 4.3 against Outline Memo's 2.5. Just Write also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). Outline Memo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Outline Memo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Just Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Write holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Write has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Outline Memo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Just Write's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, Just Write every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Outline Memo versus Just Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutline MemoJust Write
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji FujishiroTung Vu

Customer experience

Outline Memo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Just Write

All ratings1,749 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.4%

Bugs and requests

Outline Memo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Just Write

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Inability to reopen saved documents
  • Unreliable auto-save functionality
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Implement more font and formatting choices
  • Introduce paragraph spacing and indentation controls
  • Integrate spell check and grammar tools
  • Enable file syncing across devices
Show 2 more
  • Add image/multimedia support
  • Provide better file management and organization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Outline Memo

One-time2
  • search memo content by key word$0.99
  • unlock memo count limit$2.99
1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Outline Memo free?
Outline Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outline Memo or Just Write?
Just Write is rated higher. Outline Memo averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Just Write averages 4.3 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Outline Memo or Just Write have ads?
Just Write shows ads; Outline Memo does not.
Which is updated more often, Outline Memo or Just Write?
Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, and Just Write every 11 days. Most recently, Outline Memo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Just Write on November 1, 2026.

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