Comparison

Caliu vs LinguaWriter

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

Head to head
About

Caliu

A minimalist markdown notes app designed for writers, offering a distraction-free writing experience with features like nested tags, reminders, and cross-device syncing. It allows for easy export and integration with external tools.

Highlights
  • Markdown writing with live formatting
  • Nested and colored tags for organization
  • Cross-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Reminders for notes
  • Export to various formats (Markdown, ePub, RTF)
  • REST API and MCP server for integration
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Caliu is a quiet place to write. Open it and start typing: no account, no setup, no clutter. Markdown takes shape as you type, everything works offline, and your notes stay on your device. When you want them everywhere, create a free account and they follow you across iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web. Sync is free, and it stays free. Writing comes first Headings, lists, tasks, quotes, code and links format as you write. There is no preview pane and no mode to switch: what you see is your note. The interface steps aside and leaves you with the page. Organised the way you think Tags instead of folders, because one idea can belong in many places. Nest them, colour them, and find any note in seconds. Link notes to each other and follow a thought from one to the next. Pin what matters now, and archive what you are done with without losing a word. There when you need it Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a web app for everything else. Save things to Caliu straight from the share sheet, or add a thought from your Apple Watch. Yours, and only yours No ads. No tracking. Nothing you write is used to train AI. Your notes live on your device first and sync encrypted, and Caliu is built in the EU under GDPR. Export any note as Markdown or plain text whenever you like, share one as a public link when someone needs to read it, and delete your account at any time. Deleted means deleted. For tinkerers A full REST API and a built-in MCP server, so Claude, Cursor or your own scripts can read and write your notes, on your terms. Your first API key is free. Caliu Pro Writing, tags, sync and working offline are free. 50 notes free, forever, no account needed. Caliu Pro makes them unlimited and adds: • Version history: scroll back through any note and restore it in a tap • Every theme, font and app icon: 22 colour themes, each in light and dark, and 30 fonts • Drawing, right inside your notes • Unlimited attachments • More export formats: HTML, ePub, PDF, RTF and TextPack • Unlimited API keys, and connecting AI apps like Claude to your notes Subscribe monthly or yearly, or buy Pro lifetime once. Try it free before you decide. The monthly or yearly plan is an auto-renewing subscription: it renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Made with care by a small, independent team of one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://caliuapp.com/privacy

About

LinguaWriter

Features
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LinguaWriterは、話すだけで自然な文章を作成できるAIライティングアプリです。 思いついたことを音声で話すだけで、AIが読みやすく伝わる文章へまとめます。 さらにVer1.1では、ライティングプロフィールに対応。 用途や読者に合わせた文体を複数登録できるため、ブログ、SNS、ビジネス文書などを自分らしい文章で書き分けられます。 タイピングが苦手な方や、文章作成の時間を短縮したい方に最適です。 【主な機能】 ■ 音声入力 テーマ、内容、結論、追加指示を音声で入力できます。 ■ AI文章生成 ブログ、SNS、メール、議事録、日記、エッセイなど、目的に応じた自然な文章を生成します。 ■ ライティングプロフィール 用途や文体、対象読者などを複数登録できます。 例えば、 ・経営者ブログ ・Instagram投稿 ・X投稿 ・ビジネスメール など用途ごとにプロフィールを切り替えるだけで、AIがあなたらしい文章を生成します。 ■ おすすめプロフィール 初めてでも安心。 ブログ、SNS、メールなどに合わせたおすすめプロフィールを参考に、自分専用のプロフィールを簡単に作成できます。 ■ ユーザー辞書 会社名や人名などの固有名詞を登録でき、音声入力時の変換精度を向上できます。 ■ カラー管理 作成した文章を色分けして整理できます。 ■ 検索機能 タイトルや本文から目的の文章をすばやく検索できます。 ■ 記事の複製 テンプレートとして使いたい文章はワンタップで複製できます。 ブログのシリーズ記事やSNS投稿の作成にも便利です。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・ブログを書いている方 ・SNS投稿を効率化したい方 ・会議の議事録を作成したい方 ・ビジネスメールを素早く作成したい方 ・日記やエッセイを書きたい方 ・自分らしい文体で書き続けたい方 ・文章を書く時間を短縮したい方 ・タイピングが苦手な方 LinguaWriterは、「話す」だけで、あなた専属のAIライターが自然な文章を作成するライティングパートナーです。 ■ プレミアムプラン(自動更新サブスクリプション) ・広告非表示 ・AI生成回数無制限 ・長文生成対応 ※サブスクリプションは毎月自動更新されます。 いつでもApple IDのサブスクリプション設定から解約できます。 Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Caliu4 screens
LinguaWriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Caliu at none against LinguaWriter's shown. Caliu also leads on device support (4 vs 1). LinguaWriter's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Caliu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LinguaWriter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caliu ships an update every 9 days, LinguaWriter every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Caliu versus LinguaWriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaliuLinguaWriter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc TorrellesYUJI TEZUKA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Caliu

Subscriptions2
  • Caliu Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Caliu Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

LinguaWriter

Subscriptions1
  • LinguaWriter Premium$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Caliu free?
Caliu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinguaWriter free?
LinguaWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Caliu or LinguaWriter have ads?
LinguaWriter shows ads; Caliu does not.
Which is updated more often, Caliu or LinguaWriter?
Caliu ships an update every 9 days, and LinguaWriter every 10 days. Most recently, Caliu was updated on October 16, 2026 and LinguaWriter on October 16, 2026.

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