# Quick Journal vs LightWrite

The clearest difference is rating: LightWrite at 5.0 against Quick Journal's 4.7. LightWrite also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Quick Journal's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). 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.

LightWrite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Journal has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Quick Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of LightWrite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Journal | LightWrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-journal-just-write/id6554003659/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightwrite/id6763370623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charlie Deets](https://appshunter.io/developer/660036260) | [WILLIAM MICAH RALEIGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895206635) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-journal-just-write/id6554003659)

This app offers a straightforward journaling experience with extensive customization options. Personalize themes, fonts, icons, and layouts to create your ideal digital notebook. Widgets and draft saving features enhance usability for daily reflection.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes and fonts, App icon and layout personalization, Home screen widgets, Save entries as drafts, Copy and share entries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LightWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightwrite/id6763370623)

A minimalist journaling app designed for focused writing and reflection. It offers a distraction-free environment to capture thoughts, ideas, and daily experiences, helping users organize their reflections and live more intentionally.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing interface, Minimalist and elegant design, Instant writing start, Intuitive organization of entries, Privacy-first approach, Adapts to daily or occasional use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Journal free?

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

### Is LightWrite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quick Journal or LightWrite?

LightWrite is rated higher. Quick Journal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while LightWrite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Quick Journal or LightWrite have ads?

Neither Quick Journal nor LightWrite shows ads.

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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.*