Comparison

SoloWrite vs Texmu

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

Head to head
About

SoloWrite

A minimalist writing application focused on providing a distraction-free environment for authors. It removes common digital interruptions to allow for uninterrupted creative flow and uninterrupted writing sessions.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Minimalist interface
  • Focus on continuity
  • No formatting distractions
  • No cloud accounts
  • No social features
Features
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SoloWrite is the digital version of a blank page. It is not a project manager and not a social network - it is the calm space where your ideas land before the noise makes them disappear. Open the app. Write. That's it. JUST WRITE - A start screen with two choices: New document, or continue exactly where you left off - Your recent notes one tap away - rename or delete them with a swipe - The editor fills the whole screen; every gram of cognitive friction has been removed - A live status bar with word, character and line counts and the autosave time 12 EDITING MODES - Write Markdown, or switch the editor to Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, HTML, CSS, YAML, XML, plain text or todo lists - Real syntax highlighting for each language, rendered live as you type LIVE MARKDOWN - Headings, bold, italics, quotes, lists, links, highlights and code blocks are styled as you type - while your text stays 100% plain Markdown - Line numbers, GitHub style - double-tap a number to select the whole line - A tiny code toolbar inserts Markdown snippets so you never have to remember the syntax MAKE IT YOURS - 12 hand-tuned themes: the dark developer theme Pushword, Paper, Sepia, Solarized, GitHub, Dracula, Nord, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night, Rose Pine, pure-black Night and more - The theme dresses the whole app, not just the editor - Monospaced fonts and adjustable sizes - English and Spanish, switchable in-app YOUR WORDS BELONG TO YOU - Standard .md files stored in YOUR iCloud Drive - browse them any time in the Files app - No proprietary database. Works natively with Obsidian, iA Writer and any text editor - Automatic sync: your draft is preserved as you type, and the Save button is one tap away - Start on iPhone, continue on the Mac companion app exactly where you left off PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account. No login. No analytics. No servers. - Your text never leaves your devices and your iCloud ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Pay once, keep it forever. No subscriptions, no ads. SoloWrite. Don't get distracted. Just write.

About

Texmu

Features
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Texmu - Blur the Noise. Focus Your Mind. Texmu helps you stay focused and in control while browsing the web. It automatically blurs words and phrases you find distracting, distressing, or annoying, letting you decide when to see them. Everything happens locally on your device, so your browsing remains completely private. Features   - Works seamlessly in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac  - Add your own words or topics to blur instantly  - Adjust blur strength and customize your experience  - Tap to reveal blurred content at any time  - Whitelist websites you trust  - Create topics to be blurred for better word grouping  - Demo mode to show the blurring capability  - No data collection or tracking of any kind   Texmu gives you a calmer, more focused browsing experience. Designed for peace of mind and total privacy.

Screenshots

SoloWrite4 screens
Texmu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Texmu at Free against SoloWrite's $3.99. SoloWrite's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Texmu is free to download; SoloWrite costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SoloWrite versus Texmu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloWriteTexmu
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoscoso Pacheco, Gonzalo JuvenalAhmed Mohamed

In-app purchases

None

SoloWrite

No in-app purchases

None

Texmu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoloWrite free?
SoloWrite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Texmu free?
Texmu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoloWrite or Texmu have ads?
Neither SoloWrite nor Texmu shows ads.

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