Comparison

Writestone vs gronotes

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

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About

Writestone

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Welcome to Writestone, where your thoughts become insight. We've created a private, intelligent space designed to help you navigate your inner world, turning daily journaling into a rewarding ritual of self-care and personal growth. Whether you're looking to manage stress, track your emotional wellness, or simply build a consistent writing habit, Writestone is your guide. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WRITESTONE: YOUR AI COMPANION Get personalized insights into your writing with our smart AI. Discover what makes you happy, anxious, or productive. The "Daily Compass" gives you a fresh perspective every single day. ABSOLUTELY PRIVATE & SECURE Your thoughts are yours alone. Protect your sanctuary with Face ID, PIN, or Biometric lock. With end-to-end encryption, your journal is completely secure. This is your safe space. A BEAUTIFUL & FOCUSED INTERFACE Journaling should be a joy, not a chore. Customize your experience with gorgeous themes, unique journal covers, and calming soundscapes that help you focus and reflect. TRACK YOUR MOOD & BUILD HABITS Go beyond words. Our integrated mood tracker helps you visualize your emotional patterns over time. Build powerful streaks and use our habit tracker to foster positive, lasting change. GUIDED JOURNEYS & PROMPTS Never face a blank page again. Embark on multi-day Guided Journeys for themes like Gratitude or Self-Discovery, or find daily inspiration with intelligent writing prompts. ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE EFFORTLESSLY Your journal is a powerful database of your life. Find any entry in seconds with powerful search, organize your thoughts with tags, and review your progress with our beautiful interactive calendar. SEAMLESS & SECURE CLOUD SYNC Your journal is always with you, and always in sync. Start writing on your phone, continue on your tablet. WHY WRITESTONE? Other journaling apps are just simple text editors. Writestone is an intelligent companion that grows with you. Every interaction is designed to be calm, intentional, and insightful. From the revolutionary AI Scribe that helps you find the right words, to the stunning Emotional Constellation that maps your inner world, Writestone offers an experience that is simply unmatched. Start your journey of self-discovery today. Download Writestone and turn your thoughts into insight.

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gronotes

Features
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A good place for your thoughts. Keep notes, tasks, ideas and code snippets in one clear app. Use tags, search, colored flags and due dates. Work locally and offline. Export your data or select your own shared folder through an available file or cloud provider. Ten entries in total are free; a one-time in-app purchase enables additional entries. Existing content remains readable, editable and exportable above the limit. No subscription. Shopping lists with an optional store, full item search and reuse of previous groceries. Checked items remain visible for five seconds so you can undo a tap. Recipes include ingredients, preparation, servings, custom categories and a favorite star; send ingredients to a new or existing shopping list. Attach images and files (up to 8 MB per file, 32 MB for the whole notebook including history). Track homework by subject, optional due date and completion. Choose visible sections per device in Settings; hidden entries are preserved. A list or recipe counts as one entry. Plan trips and keep your memories with linked base and trip packing lists, a diary, inline images and PDF export. The diary offers optional password protection that encrypts its contents and attachments. Choose light and dark colors, hide completed tasks and return to your last category. Enable new features individually. See due dates, tick off tasks and export them to your calendar.

Screenshots

Writestone4 screens
gronotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Writestone at none against gronotes's 1. Writestone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). gronotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. gronotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Writestone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Writestone ships an update every 3 days, gronotes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Writestone versus gronotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritestonegronotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size89 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeyfettin YildirimAdrian Grochla

In-app purchases

None

Writestone

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

gronotes

One-time1
  • gronotes Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Writestone free?
Writestone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is gronotes free?
gronotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Writestone or gronotes have ads?
Writestone shows ads; gronotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Writestone or gronotes?
Writestone ships an update every 3 days, and gronotes daily. Most recently, Writestone was updated on October 30, 2026 and gronotes on October 25, 2026.

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