# iWriter Pro vs Simpletext

The clearest difference is price: iWriter Pro at $4.99 against Simpletext's $14.99. iWriter Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (130 vs 23). Simpletext's advantage is chart position (#169 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iWriter Pro costs $4.99 and Simpletext $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iWriter Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWriter Pro has 130 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of iWriter Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Simpletext's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriter Pro | Simpletext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380/reviews)** | [4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletext/id1319340670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) | [Yeow Jin Gan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241352692) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380)

A minimalist text editor with robust Markdown support and distraction-free writing. It offers iCloud sync, live syntax highlighting, and various export options for documents.

**Highlights:** Clean and minimal interface, iCloud sync, Live Markdown syntax highlighting, HTML Preview, Typewriter mode, Document Browser with tags, Export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and more

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- ✍️ Distraction-free writing experience
- 💡 Good value for money
- 🔄 Seamless iCloud sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption (iCloud sync)
- 🐛 Data loss or corruption issues
- 🐛 Syncing problems (iCloud, Dropbox)
- 🐛 Exported DOCX files have restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Data loss or corruption during editing/syncing
- iCloud and Dropbox sync issues
- Exported DOCX files are not fully compatible
- Autocorrect option is confusingly named

**Requested features**

- Add table support (Markdown)
- Allow reordering of shortcuts
- Cycle visibility on headings using Tab
- Add Mark Set and cut region
- Wordpress export


### Simpletext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletext/id1319340670)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a minimalist writing experience, focusing solely on plain text. It provides a distraction-free environment with beautiful typography and native performance across Apple devices. Ideal for those who want to concentrate on their words without unnecessary features.

**Highlights:** Zero clutter interface, Beautiful typography with professional fonts, Plain text only support, Fully native Apple app, Supports custom fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriter Pro free?

iWriter Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simpletext free?

Simpletext costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iWriter Pro or Simpletext?

iWriter Pro is rated higher. iWriter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Simpletext averages 4.1 from 23 ratings.

### Do iWriter Pro or Simpletext have ads?

Neither iWriter Pro nor Simpletext shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriter Pro or Simpletext?

iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Simpletext every 3 months. Most recently, iWriter Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simpletext on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*