SoloWrite vs Focus Protocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Distraction-free writing environment
- Minimalist interface
- Focus on continuity
- No formatting distractions
- No cloud accounts
- No social 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.
Focus Protocol
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Silence the noise. Enter the protocol. FocusProtocol is not just a timer. It is a system designed to induce and sustain the flow state. By combining military-grade app blocking with psycho-acoustic audio engineering, FocusProtocol removes willpower from the equation. Zero distractions Engage the Shield to lock down distracting apps and websites instantly. Built on Apple’s native Screen Time API to create a breach-proof environment. Leaving the protocol requires a conscious decision to fail. Neural audio Enter deep work with our proprietary pink noise engine. Unlike white noise, pink noise reduces brain-wave complexity, promoting stable attention while masking interruptions without fatigue. Global pulse You are not alone. View the live active protocols counter and work alongside thousands in real time. Synchronize your energy with a global rhythm of productivity. Rituals and rewards Dopamine is a tool. Use it deliberately. Completion rituals reinforce your success loop and lock in momentum. OLED-optimized Designed for night owls and early risers. A true-black interface reduces eye strain and preserves battery during long sessions. FocusProtocol Control the environment. Enter flow. Execute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SoloWrite at fortnightly against Focus Protocol's every 6 weeks. SoloWrite also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Focus Protocol's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). 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
SoloWrite costs $3.99 and Focus Protocol $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SoloWrite ships an update fortnightly, Focus Protocol every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoloWrite | Focus Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moscoso Pacheco, Gonzalo Juvenal | Alice-Georgiana TURCANU |
In-app purchases
SoloWrite
No in-app purchases
Focus Protocol
No in-app purchases









