WriterBlocks vs Solo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WriterBlocks
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Stop overthinking. Start writing. Most writing doesn’t fail because of skill. It fails because of: too many ideas no structure no focus WriterBlocks turns messy thoughts into focused writing sessions you can actually finish. TURN IDEAS INTO WRITING BLOCKS Instead of staring at a blank page: Write your idea Turn it into a focused block Start writing immediately Simple structure. Real progress. WRITE WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Stay focused with: Clean writing sessions Minimal setup No clutter No decision overload Just you and your writing. BUILT FOR REAL WRITERS Perfect for: Freelance writers Bloggers Content creators Students Long-form writers FINISH MORE OF WHAT YOU START WriterBlocks helps you: Reduce procrastination Turn ideas into action Build writing momentum Actually finish work SIMPLE BY DESIGN No accounts No complexity No clutter Just focused writing that gets done. WRITE LESS STRESS. MORE OUTPUT. Stop planning forever. Start writing in focused blocks that get finished.
Solo
This app functions like a personal chat to save thoughts, links, photos, and to-dos. It automatically organizes your saved items into smart categories and allows you to set reminders. Sync your notes across multiple devices for seamless access.
- Personal chat interface for saving notes
- Automatic categorization of saved items
- Reminders for important messages
- Rich link previews
- Photo and image saving
- Cross-device synchronization
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Solo is the simplest way to save anything that comes to mind. Think of it as a chat — but just with yourself. Text a thought. Drop a link. Snap a photo. Solo captures it all in a familiar messaging interface, so saving things feels as natural as sending a text. SMART SORTING, ZERO EFFORT Solo automatically categorizes your messages into smart views: • Bookmark — Links and articles to read later • To-do — Tasks and action items • Idea — Creative sparks and inspiration • Shopping — Things to buy • Money — Expenses and financial notes • Reservation — Bookings and appointments No folders to create. No tags to manage. Just send, and Solo handles the rest. NEVER FORGET Set reminders on any message so the important stuff comes back to you at the right time. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Text notes and quick thoughts • Links with rich previews • Photos and images • Checklists and to-dos PRIVATE & SECURE Your messages are encrypted on-device. Solo is built with privacy at its core — your thoughts stay yours. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in to sync your messages across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. Start a thought on your phone, pick it up on your laptop. SOLO PRO Unlock custom labels, and more ways to organize — your way. Solo is free to use. No account required to get started. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Solo at every 3 days against WriterBlocks's every 3 months. Solo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. WriterBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Solo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WriterBlocks ships an update every 3 months, Solo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WriterBlocks | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abdulkadir KAYA | OOTH |
In-app purchases
WriterBlocks
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
Solo
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year









