# Easy Write vs Stash

The clearest difference is update cadence: Easy Write at weekly against Stash's monthly. Easy Write also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Stash's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Write sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Stash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Easy Write against 5.0 for Stash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Easy Write ships an update weekly, Stash monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Write | Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-write-writing-assistant/id6451401372/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nagalekshmi Padmavathy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698058081) | [Shreyas Parat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783410358) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Write

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-write-writing-assistant/id6451401372)

This writing tool offers a distraction-free environment for jotting down thoughts and expressing ideas. It uses AI for content curation, grammar enhancement, and generating summaries, with iCloud syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Intuitive writing environment, AI content curation (summaries, tone alteration), Grammar suggestions and explanations, iCloud syncing across Apple devices, Dark mode for readability, Quick note-taking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Write Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Easy Write Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Easy Write Add On One | $0.29 | one-time |
| Easy Write Add On Two | $0.99 | one-time |


### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620)

Capture fleeting thoughts instantly without creating new documents. Organize notes in a single, connective thread, and interact with them using intuitive gestures like highlighting and crossing off. Enjoy secure note locking with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Instant note capture, Connective note thread, Gesture-based interaction, Face ID note locking, Markdown alternative gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stash Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Stash Premium (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Write free?

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

### Is Stash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Easy Write or Stash?

Easy Write and Stash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Easy Write or Stash have ads?

Neither Easy Write nor Stash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Write or Stash?

Easy Write ships an update weekly, and Stash monthly. Most recently, Easy Write was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stash on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*