Libreprose vs Quill Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Libreprose
A distraction-free writing application designed for crafting stories, from memoirs to fiction. It offers a minimal editor with seamless synchronization and the ability to share content episodically. Users can invite feedback from editors and enjoy an offline-friendly experience without ads.
- Minimal editor
- Seamless sync
- Episodic sharing
- Editor comments via web links
- Offline-friendly
- Ad-free experience
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LibreProse is a calm, focused writing app for stories that matter—memoir, fiction, or anything in between. • Minimal editor with seamless sync • Share stories episodically to a simple, optional feed • Invite comments from editors via web links • Offline-friendly, no ads or clutter
Quill Writer
This app provides a distraction-free writing environment for authors and novelists. It helps organize manuscripts, offers AI editing assistance, and allows for creative outlining and collaboration.
- Hierarchical book structure
- Distraction-free editor
- AI editing assistance
- Creative outlining and notes
- Secure collaboration
- Offline writing support
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Quill is the ultimate companion for authors, novelists, and creative writers looking to bring their stories to life. Designed from the ground up to offer a premium, distraction-free writing experience, Quill helps you outline, structure, and refine your manuscripts with ease. KEY FEATURES: • HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE Organize your books seamlessly. Easily navigate through parts, chapters, and sections with a clean, responsive interface tailored for mobile productivity. • DISTRACTION-FREE EDITOR Focus entirely on your words. Our premium editor supports full formatting, character count tracking, and stable offline writing environments. • AI EDITING ASSISTANCE Elevate your prose with AI suggestions. Review line edits, rewrite suggestions, and formatting updates at the tap of a button (all suggestions require your explicit approval before being applied to your text). • CREATIVE OUTLINING & INKWELL Jot down notes, character sheets, world-building lore, and outline sections. Access your creative assets directly alongside your manuscript draft. • COLLABORATION Share your workspace securely. Work with co-authors, editors, or alpha readers with designated viewer and editor permissions. Start crafting your story today with Quill. Your writing space is ready. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Libreprose at 5.0 against Quill Writer's 3.5. Libreprose also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Quill Writer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Quill Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Libreprose asks for nothing beyond the download.
Libreprose holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Libreprose ships an update every 2 weeks, Quill Writer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Libreprose | Quill Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abhinav Srivastava | Veritas Technology Solutions, LLC |
In-app purchases
Libreprose
No in-app purchases
Quill Writer
- Quill Pro$12.991 Month
- Quill Author$29.991 Month
