# Bartleby vs Harold.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harold. at 100% against Bartleby's 0%. Harold. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Bartleby's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Harold. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harold. has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bartleby's written reviews are positive against 100% of Harold.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bartleby | Harold. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartleby/id6471288787/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harold/id6762239740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mark Szymczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065064363) | [SAI SIDDHI VINAYAK KARNATI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893511884) |

## What reviewers say

### Bartleby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartleby/id6471288787)

This app helps writers format their books for publication. Import your manuscript and let it handle the professional formatting, creating EPUB files ready for online stores. It supports various import methods, including direct text input and Markdown.

**Highlights:** Book formatting for publication, EPUB creation, Import from other writing apps, Markdown support, Professional layout, Direct export to online stores

**In-app purchases:** none


### Harold.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harold/id6762239740)

This app allows writers to share drafts and receive precise, inline feedback from friends. Its distraction-free editor helps focus on content, and shared drafts enable collaborators to comment directly on specific text passages.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing editor, Inline commenting on text, Share drafts directly from app, Collaborative feedback tool, Supports various written content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bartleby free?

Bartleby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harold. free?

Harold. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bartleby or Harold.?

Harold. is rated higher. Bartleby averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Harold. averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bartleby or Harold. have ads?

Neither Bartleby nor Harold. shows ads.

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