Mono Journal vs Drypoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Mono Journal
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Mono Journal is a brutally minimalist diary designed for one purpose: writing without distractions. We stripped away the clutter, complex formatting, and noisy interfaces to give you a quiet space to think. Whether you are capturing a quick morning thought, reflecting on your day, or doing deep work, Mono Journal keeps the focus entirely on your words. It is the perfect notebook for anyone who finds modern journaling apps too overwhelming. CORE FEATURES: ⢠Zero Distractions A pure, monochrome writing environment that gets out of your way. No ads, no pop-ups, just a blank page and your thoughts. ⢠Multiple Journals Separate your spaces. Keep one journal for personal reflections, another for work notes, and one for travel memories. ⢠Instant Organization Every entry is automatically sorted in reverse chronological order, making it easy to review your daily progress. ⢠Private & Secure (Offline First) Your thoughts belong to you. Mono Journal is completely offline. Everything stays on your device, ensuring total privacy. ⢠Beautiful Typography Carefully selected fonts that make reading and writing a pleasure. The minimalist design language extends to every pixel. ⢠Fast Capture Open the app and start typing immediately. No friction, no loading screens. In a world full of noise, your journal should be quiet. Start writing today.
Drypoint
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Drypoint is a calm, beautiful Markdown editor for people who love to write. What you type is what you see ā headings, bold, links, and lists style themselves live as you go, with no edit-and-preview toggle to break your flow. Your words stay yours. Every note is plain Markdown text on disk ā never a locked-in proprietary format ā so you can read, back up, or move your writing anywhere, for as long as you like. WRITE IN TRUE LIVE PREVIEW ⢠One distraction-free surface ā Markdown styles itself as you type ⢠Full Markdown: headings, bold, italic, links, quotes, code, tables, task lists ⢠Opens even huge notes instantly and stays smooth however much you write ⢠Beautiful themes and refined typography, tuned for long writing sessions EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE ⢠Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac ā designed for each, not ported ⢠Optional iCloud sync keeps every note in step across your devices ⢠Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Mac menu bar app, and an Apple Watch companion ⢠Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight ā capture and find notes hands-free PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠Local-first: works fully offline, and your notes stay on your device until you choose to sync ⢠Lock any note with a password ā the text and its attachments are protected with strong AES-GCM encryption that only your password can open ⢠The same password unlocks a note on every device; use Face ID or Touch ID for instant access ⢠No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics ā ever AI ON YOUR TERMS ⢠On-device intelligence that runs privately, right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac ⢠Or connect your own AI provider ⢠AI is always opt-in, and your text only ever goes where you choose to send it ORGANIZE WITHOUT FUSS ⢠Folders, tags, and fast full-text search surface anything in a keystroke ⢠Attach images and files right alongside your words ⢠Export to 10 formats ā PDF, HTML, Word, Rich Text, and more ā in a tap DRYPOINT PRO Unlock the full experience: iCloud sync, AI, per-note encryption, every export format, and more. Start free, then choose monthly for full flexibility or yearly for the best value. Subscription Details Drypoint Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drypoint.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drypoint.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Drypoint at 4 against Mono Journal's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Mono Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Mono Journal | Drypoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johanna Hoppe | Vanhux UG |
In-app purchases
Mono Journal
- Mono Journal Pro$6.99
Drypoint
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year









