1Writer vs LifeWidgets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1Writer
This app is a powerful text editor for creating, revising, and sharing ideas efficiently. It supports plain text and Markdown, with advanced features like an extended keyboard, photo insertion, and custom URL actions. Sync with cloud services and personalize your writing experience.
- Markdown syntax highlighting and preview
- Extended keyboard with custom buttons
- Photo insertion with Dropbox integration
- Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, and WebDAV
- Custom URL actions and JavaScript support
- In-app web browser for research
- Passcode and biometric app protection
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1Writer combines all the basic text editing features you would expect with all the advanced features you will ever need. Use 1Writer to write, research, revise, and share your ideas with maximum efficiency. - - - - - - - - - - "The only Dropbox- and Markdown-enabled text editor for iPhone that’s clicked with me has been 1Writer. It’s simple, looks great, and gets the job done." - TheSweetSetup.com "Really great app, really recommend it." - Federico Viticci, MacStories.net "The app interface is beautiful and distraction-free, with loads of other awesome features lurking beneath its simple exterior. It's now my go-to iPhone text editor." - Chris Gonzales, ToolsandToys.net "For users that want a great visual experience paired with great support for custom actions and third party apps, 1Writer is an excellent choice." - iMore.com "1Writer is the most powerful text editor available for iPhone." - Phillip Gruneich - - - - - - - - - - CREATE - Write :: generate and edit plain text or Markdown files. - Preview :: see the formatted results with Markdown syntax highlighting while you write and a full, rich-text preview when you're done. - Extended keyboard :: a convenient row of buttons for navigation, formatting, special characters (customizable--pick the characters you use the most). - Insert photo :: pick a photo or take a new one, and 1Writer will upload it to Dropbox and generate the Markdown-syntax to add it to your document--all in a single action! - Snippets :: TextExpander Touch support. - Custom URL actions :: insert a document template, encode a selection and replace the original text, look up synonyms and much more. - JavaScript :: create even more powerful custom actions using JavaScript—text manipulation, perform a find & replace, interact with the clipboard—the possibilities are endless. IMPORT - Sync with iCloud, Dropbox and WebDAV. - Share extension :: send text to 1Writer from other apps. In Safari, the extension uses the current URL, page title and selected text to create a new document. - Create, append, prepend, or replace text directly from other apps using the 1Writer URL scheme. EXPORT - CloudApp and Dropbox :: generate a link to share your document in plain text or PDF. - Evernote :: pick your notebook, add tags and turn a text selection or the entire document into a new, rich-text note. - Copy HTML :: put the formatted text for your document directly on the clipboard. - Custom actions :: open a web search, tweet a selection, save a series of items in a list and much more. PERSONALIZE - Support Dark Mode on iOS 13. - 2 dark themes for more comfortable reading and writing at night. - Choose from 20 different fonts. - Bookmark and sync the Dropbox/WebDAV folders you want to have quick access to the sub-folders and documents you need. - Use a passcode or Touch ID/Face ID to protect the app from unauthorized users. RESEARCH - In-app web browser :: research, look up information without having to leave the app. - Bookmarks :: create and access your favorite websites. - Save the current text selection to the clipboard in Markdown syntax. - 1Password support :: login to all your accounts using the 1Password extension. EVEN MORE GREAT FEATURES - Drag and drop. - Open in Place. - Multiple windows on iOS 13. - MultiMarkdown. - Search documents from Spotlight. - Find & replace within document. - Photo and PDF preview. - Today widget :: access your recent documents from the Notification Center or create a new document in one tap. - Checklist support :: create a list of things to do or topics to research, and easily check them off. - Full-text search and hashtag support :: search within a folder to find the document you need, and view related documents that have the same tag.
LifeWidgets
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LifeWidgets is a modern widget builder for iPhone that helps you create clean, focused Home Screen widgets for tasks, habits, and countdowns. If you want a smarter, more organized Home Screen without clutter, LifeWidgets gives you powerful widgets that stay up to date, look beautiful, and show only what matters. With LifeWidgets, you can build multiple widget configurations for different areas of your life — Work, Personal, and more — and switch automatically using Focus mode. Each widget shows real data from your device, synced instantly from the app, so you can trust what you see. Why LifeWidgets stands out • Focus‑aware widgets: auto‑switch between Work and Personal • Task widgets that sync instantly • Habit progress widgets for daily consistency • Countdown widgets for important deadlines • Custom themes, colors, and fonts • Multiple widget configurations (Premium) • On‑device data storage: privacy first • Fast refresh and reliable sync Perfect for • Task tracking • Daily habits • Countdown goals • Focused productivity Home Screens • Minimalist widget layouts Widgets included • Tasks: show your top tasks for today • Habit: track progress and build consistency • Countdown: see how close your goal is LifeWidgets is lightweight, fast, and built for iOS and iPad. Everything is stored locally so your tasks never leave your device. The app is designed to keep you focused, not overwhelmed — with widgets that feel intentional and clean. Premium Lifetime Unlock unlimited widgets, full customization, and priority refresh with a one‑time lifetime purchase. Start building your Home Screen the right way with LifeWidgets. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LifeWidgets at Free against 1Writer's $4.99. 1Writer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
LifeWidgets is free to download; 1Writer costs $4.99 up front. 1Writer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and LifeWidgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | 1Writer | LifeWidgets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (393 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 393 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ngoc Luu | Ly Hong Phat |
In-app purchases
1Writer
- Small Tip$0.99
- Nice Tip$2.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
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- Massive Tip$9.99
- Amazing Tip$19.99
LifeWidgets
- Premium Lifetime$5.99









