Private Writer Markdown Editor vs CopyLion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
CopyLion
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CopyLion helps you organize AI responses without adding another AI assistant. Collect text from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other app, rearrange fragments with drag & drop, and copy everything as one polished response. Everything stays on your iPhone. No cloud. No account. No tracking. CopyLion does not generate or rewrite text and never sends your text to an AI service. Use CopyLion to: * Collect multiple copied texts * Drag & drop to reorder * Copy everything at once * Organize with Collections * Works with every AI assistant * 100% local storage * No account required * No subscriptions CopyLion Pro unlocks unlimited Fragments and Collections with a simple lifetime purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Writer Markdown Editor at none against CopyLion's 1. Private Writer Markdown Editor also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CopyLion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Writer Markdown Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Writer Markdown Editor ships an update daily, CopyLion weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Writer Markdown Editor | CopyLion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hai Nam Trinh | Markus Untch |
In-app purchases
Private Writer Markdown Editor
No in-app purchases
CopyLion
- CopyLion Pro Lifetime$3.99
