# Mach Write vs Compo

The clearest difference is rating: Compo at 2.9 against Mach Write's 1.0. Compo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Mach Write's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 35%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mach Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compo holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compo has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Mach Write's written reviews are positive against 35% of Compo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mach Write | Compo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-write/id787242110/reviews) | **[2.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compo-a-writing-app/id1436442558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899) | [Motileware](https://appshunter.io/developer/701761887) |

## What reviewers say

### Mach Write

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-write/id787242110)

This app offers robust editing and viewing capabilities for RTF, TXT, and PDF files across iOS and macOS. It features iCloud synchronization, syntax highlighting for code formats, and PDF annotation tools.

**Highlights:** iCloud document synchronization, RTF Read/Write support, TXT and code format Read/Write with syntax highlighting, PDF Creation, Viewing, and Editing, Freehand PDF writing on iOS, DOC and DOCX viewing on iOS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Compo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compo-a-writing-app/id1436442558)

A minimalist writing application designed for composing and saving various types of written content. It offers a distraction-free environment, automatic iCloud syncing across devices, and easy sharing options. The app prioritizes an intuitive and user-friendly experience for effortless writing.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing environment, Automatic iCloud syncing, Universal app for iPhone and iPad, Share to various services, Customizable fonts and sizes, Word count and reading time, Spell check and dictionary

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- ✨ Clean interface
- 🆓 Free to use
- 📄 Good for basic writing
- 💾 Easy to copy text

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🗑️ Work is lost/deleted
- ❌ App shuts down on launch
- 🚫 Unusable after launch
- 📉 Data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App closes automatically
- Work disappears/is deleted
- App shuts down immediately
- Kicked off at random points

**Requested features**

- Add printing availability
- Add dark mode
- Add different fonts and styles
- Add folders for organization
- Allow reordering of writings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mach Write free?

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

### Is Compo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mach Write or Compo?

Compo is rated higher. Mach Write averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compo averages 2.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do Mach Write or Compo have ads?

Mach Write shows ads; Compo does not.

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