Comparison

Textn. vs Mono Journal

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

Head to head
About

Textn.

Features
Read full description

Textn. is a minimal, focused plain text editor built for people who just want to write. Write notes, journal entries, drafts, memos, and ideas in pure plain text. No formatting clutter. No distractions. Just you and your words. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Lock the entire app with Face ID or Touch ID. Your documents stay on your device and are never sent to any server. PLAIN TEXT. ALWAYS. Every document is stored as a plain .txt file. Open them anywhere. Import and export with ease. No lock-in. FOCUSED WRITING A clean, distraction-free editor with a beautiful reading experience. Choose between light and dark appearance. Instantly switch from the app toolbar without opening Settings. MULTI-TAB WORKFLOW Keep multiple documents open at once with a fast tab bar. Switch between notes in a tap. IPHONE AND IPAD Optimised for both. The split-view sidebar on iPad keeps your document list always at hand. Write more. Worry less.

About

Mono Journal

Features
Read full description

Mono Journal is a brutally minimalist diary designed for one purpose: writing without distractions. We stripped away the clutter, complex formatting, and noisy interfaces to give you a quiet space to think. Whether you are capturing a quick morning thought, reflecting on your day, or doing deep work, Mono Journal keeps the focus entirely on your words. It is the perfect notebook for anyone who finds modern journaling apps too overwhelming. CORE FEATURES: โ€ข Zero Distractions A pure, monochrome writing environment that gets out of your way. No ads, no pop-ups, just a blank page and your thoughts. โ€ข Multiple Journals Separate your spaces. Keep one journal for personal reflections, another for work notes, and one for travel memories. โ€ข Instant Organization Every entry is automatically sorted in reverse chronological order, making it easy to review your daily progress. โ€ข Private & Secure (Offline First) Your thoughts belong to you. Mono Journal is completely offline. Everything stays on your device, ensuring total privacy. โ€ข Beautiful Typography Carefully selected fonts that make reading and writing a pleasure. The minimalist design language extends to every pixel. โ€ข Fast Capture Open the app and start typing immediately. No friction, no loading screens. In a world full of noise, your journal should be quiet. Start writing today.

Screenshots

Textn.4 screens
Mono Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Textn. at none against Mono Journal's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mono Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Textn. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Textn. versus Mono Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextn.Mono Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph TuazonJohanna Hoppe

In-app purchases

None

Textn.

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mono Journal

One-time1
  • Mono Journal Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Textn. free?
Textn. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mono Journal free?
Mono Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Textn. or Mono Journal have ads?
Neither Textn. nor Mono Journal shows ads.

Other comparisons