# iWriter Pro vs Notebooks

The clearest difference is price: iWriter Pro at $5.99 against Notebooks's $17.99. iWriter Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Notebooks's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iWriter Pro costs $5.99 and Notebooks $17.99 up front. Notebooks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iWriter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iWriter Pro against 4.7 for Notebooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebooks has 1.1K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of iWriter Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebooks's.

iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, Notebooks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriter Pro | Notebooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $17.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebooks-write-and-organize/id1490084838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 20 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) | [Alfons Schmid](https://appshunter.io/developer/297571754) |

## 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


### Notebooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebooks-write-and-organize/id1490084838)

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

This app helps you write, organize, and manage documents, tasks, and files. It offers flexible writing modes, robust organization tools, and task management features, all while ensuring your data remains accessible and under your control.

**Highlights:** Formatted text, plain text, and Markdown writing, Create documents with styles, tables, and attachments, Organize with nested hierarchies and 'books', Task management with due dates and checklists, Wiki-style linking and backlinks, Full-text search, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Storage Locations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible organization
- 🔒 Respects user data and privacy
- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 🐛 Formatting and editing limitations
- 🐛 Steep learning curve for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss after iOS upgrades
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved Markdown support
- More font and color customization options
- Better Apple Watch integration
- Export to Word format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriter Pro free?

iWriter Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebooks free?

Notebooks costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Notebooks is rated higher. iWriter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Notebooks averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do iWriter Pro or Notebooks have ads?

Neither iWriter Pro nor Notebooks shows ads.

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

iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Notebooks monthly. Most recently, iWriter Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Notebooks on October 26, 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.*