The Write App vs Creative's App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Write App
A digital drawing and note-taking app with a black background, offering an intuitive experience for sketching, jotting ideas, and solving problems. Supports finger and Apple Pencil input across Apple devices.
- Digital drawing and note-taking
- Black background canvas
- Finger and Apple Pencil support
- Multiple color options
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Sharing capabilities
- Canvas clearing
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The Write App: Your Ultimate Digital Canvas Unleash your creativity with The Write App, the ultimate digital drawing and note-taking application with a black background. Whether you're sketching, jotting down ideas, solving a math problem. The Write App provides a seamless and intuitive experience on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro. The Write App is compatible with multi-touch and the Apple Pencil. How to use: Writing: You can use your finger or the Apple Pencil to write on the screen using many different colors Changing Colors: click on the pencil Icon to change the color of your pen tool, or use the eraser. Sharing: click on the pencil Icon, and then click on the share button. Clearing your Canvas: click on the pencil icon and then click on the clear button to completely clear the canvas. Undoing your last action: Double tap on the screen or double click with a mouse to undo your last action Ideal For: Students: Take handwritten notes, annotate documents, and study creatively. Professionals: Draft ideas, create diagrams, and collaborate visually. Kids: A fun, simple drawing app with a large canvas Discover the freedom to create with The Write App—your perfect companion for digital drawing and note-taking.
Creative's App
This app offers a unique drawing experience where creations disappear after a short period, encouraging continuous creativity. It includes prompts to overcome creative blocks and integrates with Catalyst for cross-device use.
- Ephemeral drawings
- Creative prompts
- Catalyst integration
- Offline use
- Screenshot saving reminder
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In Creatives App, your imagination takes the spotlight! Your drawings only last as long as your creativity flows – pause for just a few seconds, and _poof_ – your masterpiece disappears like magic! It’s a thrilling challenge that keeps you engaged and inspired. Facing a Creativity Block? No worries! Our prompts section is designed to spark your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Plus, with Catalyst integration, you can enjoy the magic of Creatives App seamlessly on both iPad and Mac. Ready to take on the challenge? Remember to take a screenshot before your artwork vanishes. Can you keep the creativity flowing and make the magic last? Version 1.1 174 creative prompts now built right into the app. No internet connection needed, every session starts with a fresh idea drawn from six curated collections: divergent thinking, Torrance Tests, Design Challenges, Moon-Shot Challenges, UX Challenges, Creativity Block Practices, and the iconic Oblique Strategies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Write App at 3 against Creative's App's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Write App against 5.0 for Creative's App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | The Write App | Creative's App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack McConnell | Irfan Arif |
Customer experience
The Write App
Creative's App
In-app purchases
The Write App
No in-app purchases
Creative's App
No in-app purchases








