Essay.ink vs ScreenAutoOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Essay.ink
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The first divergence of the AI era may occur between those who write and those who do not, as the rise of generative AI means that writing skills will no longer be a universal requirement but rather a choice. Differences in writing ability will further lead to differences in thinking ability, because writing is a way to promote deep thinking. Essay aims to make textual expression a habit, and at the crossroads of the times, we seek to reclaim the meaning of writing with you. Here, there are no likes, follows, topic orientations, or length preferences. What we are building is a purely textual space that seeks no social recognition. Texts here record, think, and convey subtle resonances between each other. We look forward to your words. Official website: https://www.essay.ink Email: hi@essay.ink
ScreenAutoOn
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ScreenAutoOn helps keep your screen awake at the right time without adding unnecessary complexity. Use ScreenAutoOn to: - keep your screen awake manually when needed - automatically keep your screen awake while selected apps are running or active - check monitored app status and current activity - view desktop status from your phone and request remote sleep when work is done - receive reminders when important apps stop running - manage more monitored apps with Pro ScreenAutoOn is useful for downloads, uploads, syncing, compiling, rendering, meetings, and other workflows where you do not want the display to sleep unexpectedly. Purchases and subscriptions are managed by the App Store and can be canceled at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Essay.ink at none against ScreenAutoOn's 2. ScreenAutoOn's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScreenAutoOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Essay.ink asks for nothing beyond the download.
Essay.ink ships an update every 3 months, ScreenAutoOn weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Essay.ink | ScreenAutoOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sichuan Dumpling Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. | ζ³½η₯₯ θ |
In-app purchases
Essay.ink
No in-app purchases
ScreenAutoOn
- ScreenAutoOn Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- ScreenAutoOn Pro Annual$11.991 Year









