# Write Only vs Smart Note Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Write Only at 3.6 against Smart Note Notepad's 1.0. Write Only also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 10%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write Only sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write Only holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write Only has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Write Only's written reviews are positive against 10% of Smart Note Notepad's.

Write Only ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write Only | Smart Note Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-only/id590507955/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [潮激 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/342075158) | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) |

## What reviewers say

### Write Only

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-only/id590507955)

This app offers a distraction-free writing experience, mimicking a typewriter to help users focus on generating ideas. All content is saved permanently as a PDF, preserving formatting and layout. It features a fixed cursor for reduced errors and an extended keybar for easier access to common symbols.

**Highlights:** Typewriter-like writing experience, Permanent PDF saving, Fixed cursor for accuracy, Extended keybar, Focus on idea generation, Customizable fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited New Pages | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Retro aesthetic
- ✍️ Focused writing experience
- 😌 Peaceful typing
- 💡 Simple and beautiful UI
- 💡 Accurate typewriter simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot delete words
- ❌ Cannot delete pages
- ❌ No save/export option
- ❌ Limited free pages
- ❌ Ads are distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot backspace to remove words
- Cannot delete pages or erase
- Cannot save or export
- App crashes and deletes work
- Crashes with each delete

**Requested features**

- Add copy/paste functionality
- Add export to text option
- Add PDF conversion
- Add Russian language support
- Add Korean keyboard


### Smart Note Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915)

Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Customizable paper styles, Pinch to zoom, Edit cells, Draw memos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write Only free?

Write Only is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Note Notepad free?

Smart Note Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write Only or Smart Note Notepad?

Write Only is rated higher. Write Only averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Write Only or Smart Note Notepad have ads?

Smart Note Notepad shows ads; Write Only does not.

### Which is updated more often, Write Only or Smart Note Notepad?

Write Only ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. Most recently, Write Only was updated on September 29, 2026 and Smart Note Notepad on September 29, 2026.

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