StrataWrite vs Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StrataWrite
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StrataWrite is a research-first writing app designed for scholars, researchers, and serious writers who need more than just a blank page. Built with Appleβs native frameworks, StrataWrite unites structured note-taking and manuscript drafting in a clean, focused environment that helps you organize complex projects and keep your ideas connected. StrataWrite is for text only. No Table or Image support. StrataWrite is about getting the words out and not formatting. StratWrite is the first step in writing up your research. Get the words out in either Notes or Manuscript Views. When the first draft of your writing is complete, export to Plaintext or Markdown and import it into your favorite Word Processor for formatting. Whether you are preparing a dissertation, drafting a grant proposal, or developing a book chapter, StrataWrite provides a workspace designed to keep your research structured and your writing clear. Research-Driven Writing StrataWrite is built for projects that demand more than linear word processing: β’ Structured Notes β Capture and organize your research with tags, categories, and backlinks. Notes connect into a system that grows as your ideas develop. β’ Manuscript Drafting β Write in a distraction-free workspace with daily word count goals, progress tracking, and export options for Markdown, or TXT. β’ Linking Ideas β Create bidirectional links between notes and manuscripts, building a network of connections that keeps your sources and insights close at hand. Native Apple Experience StrataWrite is built with SwiftUI and designed to feel at home across macOS and iPadOS: β’ Universal App β Switch seamlessly between Mac and iPad. StrataWrite adapts to your workflow, wherever you are writing. β’ CloudKit Sync β Keep your notes and manuscripts securely up to date across devices. β’ Clean, Distraction-Free Interface β A modern, lightweight design emphasizes your writing while keeping structure available when you need it. Designed for Focus & Clarity StrataWrite emphasizes research structure without unnecessary complexity. Notes and manuscripts are part of the same system, allowing ideas to move fluidly between your research base and your drafts. By connecting thoughts through links and tracking progress as you write, StrataWrite helps you transform research into finished work with confidence. Made for Scholars and Writers If your projects depend on clarity, depth, and organization, StrataWrite was built for you. Graduate students writing theses, researchers assembling journal articles, and professionals developing long-form work will all find a workspace that supports rigorous thinking and clear writing.
Eclipse
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Hate reading PDFs at night? So did we. Eclipse is the dark mode PDF reader your eyes have been waiting for. One tap transforms any PDF into a beautiful, eye-friendly dark document β no more blinding white backgrounds in bed, on the couch, or during late-night study sessions. TRUE DARK MODE β NOT A FILTER Most apps just dim your screen. Eclipse is different. Our smart color inversion engine flips the actual content β white becomes black, black becomes white β giving you a true OLED-friendly dark reading experience that saves battery and protects your eyes. Choose from three reading themes: β Pure Dark β Full inversion, maximum contrast, perfect for OLED β Warm Dark β Soft tones for relaxed reading (Pro) β Sepia β Paper-like warmth for long sessions (Pro) ANNOTATE & MARK UP YOUR DOCUMENTS Eclipse isn't just a viewer β it's your complete PDF workspace: β Highlight text with a translucent highlighter β Draw freehand with pen, marker, or highlighter tools β Pick from multiple colors and adjust line thickness β Undo strokes and erase individual annotations β All changes are saved directly to the PDF file SMART READING FEATURES β Bookmark any page with a custom title β Full-text search across your entire document β Go-to-page navigation for quick access β Reading progress bar with page tracking β Continue Reading β pick up exactly where you left off β Screen brightness control built right in β Share PDFs directly from the reader YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED β Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, email, or any app β Thumbnail previews for every document β Search your library by file name β Delete documents with a long-press β Clean, elegant interface β no clutter, no distractions 100% PRIVATE. ALWAYS. Your PDFs never leave your device. No cloud uploads. No servers. No analytics. No tracking. Everything happens on-device. We can't see your documents even if we wanted to. FREE TO USE β PRO FOR POWER READERS Eclipse is free with Pure Dark mode. Upgrade to Eclipse Pro to unlock Warm Dark & Sepia themes, bookmarks, and annotation tools. β Monthly: $1.99/month β Lifetime: $4.99 β one-time, forever No ads. No data collection. Just reading, the way it should be. Download Eclipse today and never read a blinding white PDF again. Terms of Use: https://burakani.github.io/eclipse-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://burakani.github.io/eclipse-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Eclipse at Free against StrataWrite's $9.99. Eclipse also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). StrataWrite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support.
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
Eclipse is free to download; StrataWrite costs $9.99 up front. Eclipse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StrataWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | StrataWrite | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stance Hurst | Burak ANI |
In-app purchases
StrataWrite
No in-app purchases
Eclipse
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$4.99









