Current vs Private Writer Markdown Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Current
This app transforms time into a sensory experience, using color and motion to indicate progress without a distracting countdown clock. Designed for focus, it helps users stay engaged with their work by providing a non-intrusive way to track time.
- Sensory time tracking
- Color and motion indicators
- No countdown clock
- Customizable time intervals
- Haptic feedback
- Designed for distractible minds
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The last thing a distracted mind needs is a distracting timer. Countdown clocks make you watch the clock. Pomodoro systems give you another system to manage. Most focus tools pull your attention away from the work you're trying to do. Current turns time into something you feel rather than watch. Pick 5, 15, 30 minutes, or set your own. The screen shifts slowly from green to red — color, motion, and haptics telling you where you are without pulling your attention from what you're doing. No countdown clock. No system to follow. No dashboard to optimize. Built for distractible minds, and anyone who doesn't want the tool to get in the way of the work. One-time purchase. No subscription.
Private Writer Markdown Editor
A fast, distraction-free writing application focused on privacy and security. It offers a clean interface for writing in Markdown or plain text with live formatting and auto-save. All your notes are stored locally and can be locked with a PIN.
- Markdown and plain text writing
- Live formatting
- Auto-save
- Local data storage
- PIN app lock
- PDF export
- Search and pin notes
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▶ Private Writer – Write. Lock. Own your notes. ▶ Private Writer is a fast, distraction-free writing app built for people who care about privacy and focus. ▶ No account. No cloud. No tracking. Just write. ▶ Fast & Clean Writing ▷ Write in Markdown or plain text ▷ Live formatting while you type ▷ Smooth, lag-free editing ▷ Auto-save instantly — never lose your work ▶ Beautiful Preview ▷ Switch to a clean full preview ▷ Perfect for reading and reviewing ▷ Distraction-free layout ▶ Stay Organized ▷ Search by title and content ▷ Pin important notes ▷ Find everything instantly ▶ Private by Default ▷ Lock app with a 6-digit PIN ▷ All data stored locally ▷ No account • No cloud • No tracking ▶ Export Anytime ▷ Export notes as clean PDF ▷ Share or save anywhere ▶ Built for Focus Private Writer removes everything you don’t need. • No setup • No clutter • No distractions Just a calm space to think and write. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Private Writer Markdown Editor at Free against Current's $2.99. Private Writer Markdown Editor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). Current's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
Private Writer Markdown Editor is free to download; Current costs $2.99 up front. Private Writer Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Current asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Current against 5.0 for Private Writer Markdown Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Current ships an update every 10 days, Private Writer Markdown Editor daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Current | Private Writer Markdown Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chad Latta | Hai Nam Trinh |
Customer experience
Current
Private Writer Markdown Editor
In-app purchases
Current
No in-app purchases
Private Writer Markdown Editor
- Unlock Premium$1.99
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