Monolog vs Letterform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Monolog
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Monolog helps you capture thoughts and understand yourself better, without the need for perfect formatting - just send thoughts like text bubbles. Features: ⢠Fast and distraction-free journaling ⢠Private Mode to hide messages from watching eyes ⢠iCloud sync across devices ⢠Control Center toggle to quickly start typing Monolog is designed to make journaling simple, personal, and rewarding, one bubble at a time.
Letterform
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Letterform is a minimalist, local-first Markdown editor built for writers, developers, students, and thinkers who value absolute clarity and digital privacy. When the interface melts away, what remains is the pure connection between your thoughts and the screen. Letterform combines a powerful plaintext editor with a beautiful real-time previewer, allowing you to draft, structure, and refine your ideas without a single distraction. ELEGANT MARKDOWN EDITOR ⢠Format seamlessly as you type with structured headers, text emphasis, blockquotes, and clean lists. ⢠Access swift markdown shortcuts right from your custom keyboard toolbar. ⢠Beautifully formatted typography makes both writing and editing an absolute pleasure. EFFORTLESS LOCAL DEEP ORGANIZATION ⢠Keep your workspace perfectly structured using a clean, uncluttered folder architecture. ⢠Track your metrics at a glance with built-in character counters. ⢠Total Privacy: Your documents stay completely local on your device. Your words are entirely yours. BEYOND PLAIN TEXT ⢠Embed rich media and image attachments natively into your workspace. ⢠Preview rendered markdown output instantly with a single tap. ⢠Manage, rename, and organize assets alongside your writing. Strip away the visual noise. Reclaim your focus. Experience the art of intentional writing with Letterform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Letterform at 16.4 against Monolog's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Monolog | Letterform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barnabas Kordas | Good Code Club |
In-app purchases
Monolog
No in-app purchases
Letterform
No in-app purchases









