Comparison

SoloWrite vs EchoNos

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

EchoNos

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EchoNos helps you turn saved highlights and notes into a simple daily review habit. Instead of collecting quotes you never revisit, use active recall, reflection, and short review sessions to keep key ideas fresh. With EchoNos, you can: - Review your book highlights in one place - Practice active recall to strengthen memory - Add personal notes and insights - Revisit important ideas before they fade - Build a daily learning habit from reading Great for: - Readers who want better retention - Students building study habits - Lifelong learners reviewing key ideas - Anyone who wants highlights to become useful again Why EchoNos? Saving highlights is easy. Remembering them is harder. EchoNos helps you move from collecting quotes to actually learning from them. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SoloWrite4 screens
EchoNos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EchoNos at Free against SoloWrite's $3.99. EchoNos also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). SoloWrite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

EchoNos is free to download; SoloWrite costs $3.99 up front. EchoNos sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SoloWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoloWrite ships an update every 3 weeks, EchoNos every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SoloWrite versus EchoNos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloWriteEchoNos
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoscoso Pacheco, Gonzalo JuvenalTin Tran

In-app purchases

None

SoloWrite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EchoNos

Subscriptions2
  • EchoNos Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • EchoNos Pro Annual3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • EchoNotes Pro$4.99
  • EchoNotes Pro$19.99

Questions

Is SoloWrite free?
SoloWrite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EchoNos free?
EchoNos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoloWrite or EchoNos have ads?
Neither SoloWrite nor EchoNos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoloWrite or EchoNos?
SoloWrite ships an update every 3 weeks, and EchoNos every 4 days. Most recently, SoloWrite was updated on October 24, 2026 and EchoNos on October 19, 2026.

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