Comparison

Page Note vs Write

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

Head to head
About

Page Note

Features
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Page Note is a minimalist note app built for focused writing. Open the app and start typing on a single clean page without folders, clutter, or setup. What you can do: • Write in one distraction-free note • Search inside your note and jump between matches • View word count and character count • Keep your note private on your device • Use a clean design that follows your system appearance Page Note Pro unlocks: • Unlimited note saving • iCloud sync through your private iCloud account • Adjustable text size • Restore purchases anytime Your note is stored locally on device, and iCloud sync is optional. No account is required, and the app does not include third-party ads or analytics. Try the editor before upgrading. Pro unlocks unlimited saving, iCloud sync, and text size controls. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://1kbapps.com/1pagenote/

About

Write

Features
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Write is a quiet place for ideas, notes, and first drafts. It keeps the thought you are editing at the center of the screen while earlier context gently fades, helping you stay with the sentence in front of you. FOCUS ON THE PRESENT • Write one thought at a time in a calm, centered editor. • Tap any earlier thought to return and revise it. • Move between thoughts with the keyboard on iPhone or your Mac. FIND EVERY NOTE • Notes are saved automatically on the device you are using. • Browse recent notes in a clear library. • Search by title or any phrase. • Delete notes with a familiar, confirmed action. EXPORT YOUR WORDS • Export a clean Markdown file or multipage PDF. • Your words and their order stay intact. • Export files are created entirely on your device. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND MAC • Native layouts for a focused phone flow and an efficient Mac workspace. • System, Light, and Dark appearances. • Dynamic Type, VoiceOver labels, and Reduced Motion support. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Write has no account, advertising, analytics, or third-party server. Version 1.0 stores notes locally on each device and does not sync them between devices.

Screenshots

Page Note4 screens
Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Write at none against Page Note's 2. Write also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Page Note's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Page Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Write asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Page Note ships an update every 2 months, Write every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Page Note versus Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPage NoteWrite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVikram SinghEloi Carrelet

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Page Note

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mobile Pro - Lifetime$49.99
None

Write

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Page Note free?
Page Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write free?
Write is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Page Note or Write have ads?
Neither Page Note nor Write shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Page Note or Write?
Page Note ships an update every 2 months, and Write every 3 weeks. Most recently, Page Note was updated on September 20, 2026 and Write on September 28, 2026.

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