Comparison

Write Night vs Inkcho

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

Head to head
About

Write Night

Features
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"Write Night" is a unique journaling experience where your daily thoughts and emotions are transformed into stars, creating a personal universe that is yours alone. Key Features Record Your Thoughts in the Stars Every word you write is preserved as a star in the night sky. From a simple sentence to your deepest reflections, entrust your thoughts to a quiet, private universe where no one else can see. Your Little Companion in the Night Sky In the corner of your screen, a small owl sits quietly by your side. It greets you with a soft "Good morning" or "Welcome back" depending on the time, and occasionally shares a whimsical thought. Tap on it for a gentle interaction—your silent listener in the stillness of the night. Planets of Memory and Discovery As your stars (entries) grow, you will unlock "Planets of Memory" and new cosmic phenomena. The more you write, the more your personal galaxy expands and flourishes. Healing Visuals and Soundscapes With stunning graphics, breathing animations, and soothing music, simply opening the app brings a sense of peace. Take a moment to gaze at your universe, step away from the busyness of daily life, and enjoy a quiet space for self-reflection. Recommended For -Those who struggled to keep a habit with standard, simple diary apps. -Anyone looking to unwind and decompress at the end of the day. -Fans of beautiful design and the mysteries of outer space. -People who want a private place to keep thoughts they can't share with anyone else. We Value Your Feedback! The developer is highly committed to improving "Write Night" and would love to hear from you. If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or feedback, please let us know via the form below: Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQl2G5mG0mqNO50PYZqeFsIgq4OtgGVugTYybb0sLgDFwosg/viewform?usp=dialog

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Inkcho

Features
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Never forget which ink is in which pen. Inkcho is a fountain pen ink tracker built for collectors who rotate multiple pens and juggle too many bottles. LAMY, Pilot, Sailor, Pelikan, Diamine — no matter the brand, see every pen's current ink at a glance. Log changes, track history, and never refill the wrong color again. 【What you can do】 ▷ See what's loaded at a glance Color-coded list of every pen with its currently loaded ink. ▷ Log ink changes & cleaning Record the date, ink name, and notes every time you refill or flush a pen. ▷ Pairing notes Rate pen × ink × paper combinations with text, star ratings (1–5), and swab photos. ▷ Detailed ink management Record sheen, shimmer, water resistance, drying time, feathering, and bottle level (5 stages). Add custom tags for easy filtering. ▷ Wishlist Save pens and inks you want to buy — add them to your collection in one tap when you do. ▷ Statistics (Pro) See your top 5 pens & inks, monthly loading chart, and brand breakdown. ▷ Color comparison (Pro) Compare up to 8 inks side by side. Share the result as an image. ▷ Usage alerts (Pro) Get a push notification when an ink has been loaded beyond your set number of days. ▷ Photo attachments Attach photos to pens, inks, and pairing notes — from camera or your photo library. ▷ Color management Register any color with the built-in picker. Sort inks by hue or brand (Pro). ▷ Data export & import (free) Share a CSV for Numbers / Excel, export a ZIP with photos for full backup, or import from CSV / ZIP. 【Great for】 · Collectors who rotate multiple pens and lose track of what's loaded · Ink enthusiasts with more bottles than they can remember · Anyone who wants to capture what works for a specific pen × ink × paper combo · Fans of Pilot Iroshizuku, Sailor Shikiori, Diamine, LAMY, Pelikan Edelstein, and more 【Your data stays on your device】 Everything is stored locally on your iPhone / iPad. No external servers. No account required. 【Pricing】 · Free: up to 5 pens & 10 inks, core features (ink loading, pairing notes, wishlist, tags, photos, CSV/ZIP export & import) · Pro (one-time): unlimited pens & inks, statistics, color comparison, usage alerts, ink sorting One payment. No subscription. Yours forever. --- Kore Apps support@kore-apps.com ---

Screenshots

Write Night4 screens
Inkcho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inkcho at weekly against Write Night's every 3 weeks. Inkcho also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Write Night sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Inkcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write Night ships an update every 3 weeks, Inkcho weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Write Night versus Inkcho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite NightInkcho
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReoto Andokazuki korenori

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Write Night

One-time3
  • 小さな星$0.49
  • 中くらいの星$2.99
  • 大きな星$5.99
1 purchases

Inkcho

One-time1
  • Inkcho Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Write Night free?
Write Night is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkcho free?
Inkcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Write Night or Inkcho have ads?
Neither Write Night nor Inkcho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Write Night or Inkcho?
Write Night ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inkcho weekly. Most recently, Write Night was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inkcho on October 19, 2026.

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