Comparison

SoloWrite vs Letterform

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

Letterform

Features
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Letterform is a minimalist, local-first Markdown editor built for writers, developers, students, and thinkers who value absolute clarity and digital privacy. When the interface melts away, what remains is the pure connection between your thoughts and the screen. Letterform combines a powerful plaintext editor with a beautiful real-time previewer, allowing you to draft, structure, and refine your ideas without a single distraction. ELEGANT MARKDOWN EDITOR • Format seamlessly as you type with structured headers, text emphasis, blockquotes, and clean lists. • Access swift markdown shortcuts right from your custom keyboard toolbar. • Beautifully formatted typography makes both writing and editing an absolute pleasure. EFFORTLESS LOCAL DEEP ORGANIZATION • Keep your workspace perfectly structured using a clean, uncluttered folder architecture. • Track your metrics at a glance with built-in character counters. • Total Privacy: Your documents stay completely local on your device. Your words are entirely yours. BEYOND PLAIN TEXT • Embed rich media and image attachments natively into your workspace. • Preview rendered markdown output instantly with a single tap. • Manage, rename, and organize assets alongside your writing. Strip away the visual noise. Reclaim your focus. Experience the art of intentional writing with Letterform.

Screenshots

SoloWrite4 screens
Letterform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Letterform at Free against SoloWrite's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SoloWrite versus Letterform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloWriteLetterform
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoscoso Pacheco, Gonzalo JuvenalGood Code Club

In-app purchases

None

SoloWrite

No in-app purchases

None

Letterform

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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