Comparison

iA Writer vs Screenshot Vault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iA Writer

This is a minimalist Markdown editor designed for focused writing. It offers features like focus mode, style checking, and AI authorship tracking to help users craft clear and concise text without distractions. Export your work to various formats.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Focus Mode for sentence/paragraph isolation
  • Style Check for clichés and clutter
  • AI authorship tracking
  • Markdown support
  • Export to PDF, Word, HTML
  • Configurable ⌘-Key
Features
Currently charting
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iA Writer is the original Markdown writing app. Keep your hands on the keys and your mind in the text. No buttons, no popups, no title bar. Write first, format later. # Professional Text Tools iA Writer is not yet another layout program. It’s an app designed for writing and nothing else. iA Writer has less features and more focus. It doesn’t fill the screen with fonts, styles and toolbars. Every function deepens the focus. # Hyperfocus Focus Mode dims everything but the current sentence or paragraph, keeping you in the flow. It helps you re-feel, re-think, and re-write your text until it says exactly what you mean. # Authorship Did you write this? Or Claude? iA Writer tracks and shows what you wrote and what you pasted. Your words speak in black and white. AI stands out in technicolor. As you type, you make it your own. Don’t let AI speak for you. # The Elements of Style Cut noise, think clearly. Style Check flags clichés and clutter. You decide what to cut and what to keep. It helps you put everything in its right place. # Super Simple Structure text with Markdown. Embed links, photos, and tables, and see them in preview. Export to PDF, to Word, and to HTML. Your file stays in plain text and works everywhere. # Smart Keyboard Quick Search offers outline and fast access to other documents. The configurable ⌘-Key unlocks every function of the app. # The Original Writing App For 16 years, iA Writer has earned awards and praise. Four-time App of the Year winner and 2025 Apple Design Award finalist. Over three million writers have used it to focus on their words. “Beautiful. The gold standard for Markdown.” — John Gruber, creator of Markdown “A clean, simple and distraction-free environment for when you really need to focus on your words.” — The New York Times “A scalpel in a world of Swiss army knives. Powerful simplicity.” — The Guardian "Leaving life's mess for an ideal realm of words." — The New Yorker “Everything goes away except for the writing experience.” — Stephen Fry, actor and writer “It is tiny but it is huge. ” — Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author Try it for free for seven days. # Get in Touch Visit ia.net/writer for more information. Visit ia.net/writer/support for support and feedback.

About

Screenshot Vault

Features
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Transform Your Screenshots Into Intelligent Knowledge Stop losing valuable information buried in your camera roll. Screenshot Vault uses cutting-edge AI to transform your screenshots into an organized, searchable knowledge base. AI-Powered Mind Maps Watch your screenshots come alive with intelligent mind maps that reveal hidden connections between your content. Our AI analyzes relationships between people, places, and concepts, creating visual maps that help you discover patterns you never knew existed. Lightning-Fast OCR Text Extraction Extract text from any screenshot instantly. Whether it's a receipt, article, or document, our advanced OCR technology converts images to editable text with incredible accuracy. Copy, search, and organize text content effortlessly. Smart Entity Recognition Automatically identify and categorize: • People & Organizations - Names, companies, brands • Places & Addresses - Locations, landmarks, addresses• Objects & Products - Items, products, visual elements • Dates & Times - Events, appointments, deadlines • Contact Information - Phone numbers, emails, URLs • Financial Data - Prices, currencies, transactions Conversational Voice Search Find anything with natural language. Just speak: "Show me screenshots about restaurants in Seattle" or "Find receipts from last month" - our AI understands and delivers precise results instantly. Effortless Organization • Auto-Import - Pull screenshots directly from your Photos app • Smart Categorization - AI automatically organizes by content type • Advanced Filters - Search by date, location, text, or visual elements • Batch Operations - Select, share, and manage multiple screenshots Beautiful Glass Design Experience premium iOS design with our stunning Glass Design System. Featuring: • 120fps ProMotion animations for silky-smooth interactions • Adaptive layouts that look perfect on every iPhone and iPad • Dark Mode support with intelligent theme adaptation Intelligent Background Processing All AI processing happens seamlessly in the background. Import your screenshots and watch as Screenshot Vault automatically: • Extracts and analyzes text content • Identifies objects and scenes • Generates semantic tags • Creates mind map relationships Technical Excellence • iOS 17+ - Built with the latest iOS technologies • Privacy-First - All processing happens on your device • Lightning Performance - Optimized for speed and efficiency • Universal App - Perfect for iPhone and iPad Perfect For: • Students - Organize class materials and research • Professionals - Manage receipts, documents, and references• Researchers - Connect ideas across multiple sources • Content Creators - Catalog inspiration and references • Anyone who takes screenshots and wants to find them later What Makes Us Different Unlike simple photo organizers, Screenshot Vault understands your content. Our AI doesn't just store your screenshots - it comprehends them, connects them, and transforms them into actionable knowledge. Start Your Journey Transform your screenshot chaos into organized clarity. Download Screenshot Vault today and discover the power of AI-enhanced screenshot management. --- Ready to revolutionize how you manage screenshots? Your intelligent screenshot vault awaits. --- Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Download Screenshot Vault - Where Screenshots Become Knowledge.

Screenshots

iA Writer4 screens
Screenshot Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screenshot Vault at $5.99 against iA Writer's $19.99. iA Writer's advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iA Writer costs $19.99 and Screenshot Vault $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iA Writer versus Screenshot Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriA WriterScreenshot Vault
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInformation Architects AGSaptak Sen

Bugs and requests

iA Writer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain files
  • Sync issues leading to data loss
  • Formatting problems when exporting to other formats

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Enhanced file management and organization tools
  • Better text selection and cursor control
  • More customization options for appearance and layout
  • Integrated outline/table of contents view
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  • Collaborative editing features

Screenshot Vault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iA Writer

No in-app purchases

None

Screenshot Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iA Writer free?
iA Writer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screenshot Vault free?
Screenshot Vault costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iA Writer or Screenshot Vault have ads?
Neither iA Writer nor Screenshot Vault shows ads.

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