# LightWrite vs Sable

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightWrite at none against Sable's 3. LightWrite also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Sable's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sable sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LightWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LightWrite against 5.0 for Sable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightWrite | Sable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightwrite/id6763370623/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sable-daily-writing-prompts/id6785769519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WILLIAM MICAH RALEIGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895206635) | [Lucas Davies](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785770151) |

## What reviewers say

### LightWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightwrite/id6763370623)

A minimalist journaling app designed for focused writing and reflection. It offers a distraction-free environment to capture thoughts, ideas, and daily experiences, helping users organize their reflections and live more intentionally.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing interface, Minimalist and elegant design, Instant writing start, Intuitive organization of entries, Privacy-first approach, Adapts to daily or occasional use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sable-daily-writing-prompts/id6785769519)

This minimalist writing app provides a single, open-ended prompt daily to encourage creative expression and combat distraction. It offers a distraction-free writing space, optional word goals, and a private archive of your entries.

**Highlights:** One daily writing prompt, Distraction-free writing page, Optional daily word goal, Private archive and calendar, Daily reminder for habit, Face ID/passcode lock, Export journal as PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sable Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sable Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sable Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightWrite free?

LightWrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sable free?

Sable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LightWrite or Sable?

LightWrite and Sable are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do LightWrite or Sable have ads?

Neither LightWrite nor Sable shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*