Comparison

iWriter Pro vs WriterDeck

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

Head to head
About

iWriter Pro

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
Read full description

# iWriter Pro is elegant and minimalist text editor with built-in Markdown support. Distraction-free and subscription-free. ## Features: - Clean and minimal interface. - iCloud sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac¹ devices. - Text editing with live Markdown syntax highlighting. - HTML Preview for Markdown and MultiMarkdown documents. - Typewriter mode² with focusing on line, sentence, or paragraph. - Powerful Document Browser³ with tags support. - Integrated counters for words, symbols, sentences, and paragraphs. - Fast and responsive editing even for large files. ## iWriter Pro supports: - Highlighting and rendering of LaTeX equations. - Flowchart and Mermaid diagrams. - Source code highlight in HTML preview. - Exporting documents as HTML, PDF, RTF, EPUB, LaTeX, and DOCX. - Keyboard shortcuts⁴ for text formatting and quick navigation. - Search and Replace in your documents. - Light and dark layouts (auto-switching included). - Automatic number/bullet/task list formatting. ¹ - iWriter Pro for Mac is available as a separate purchase on the Mac App Store. ² - Typewriter and Focus modes are available only on iPad. ³ - Editing files in Dropbox, Google Drive, and other 3d-party storage providers is not guaranteed. ⁴ - External keyboard is required.

About

WriterDeck

Features
Read full description

Writer Deck is a focused writing workspace designed to help you think clearly and write without distractions. Whether you're drafting ideas, journaling, or working on longer pieces, Writer Deck gives you a clean environment to stay in flow. • Distraction-free writing experience • Simple and structured workspace • Fast and lightweight • Designed for focus and clarity No clutter. No complexity. Just a place to write. Writer Deck is built for people who want to think better by writing more.

Screenshots

iWriter Pro4 screens
WriterDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WriterDeck at daily against iWriter Pro's every 3 months. WriterDeck also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). 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

iWriter Pro costs $5.99 and WriterDeck $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, WriterDeck daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iWriter Pro versus WriterDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWriter ProWriterDeck
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS2617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerpensoft GroupStrēt Apps

Bugs and requests

iWriter Pro

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot rename documents outside of iWriter folder
  • List indentation can be problematic
  • Markdown menus on keyboard have delayed response
  • Automatic dark mode not working after update
  • Mermaid plugin not working with iOS 18
  • Preview barely works
  • App not being updated to fix bugs
  • Developer does not respond
  • Multiline LaTeX not supported
  • App crashes on iPad Pro 2020 after update
  • Conversion to DOCX has restrictions
  • No preview section in settings for plugins
  • Photos cannot be inserted (folder access permission issue)
  • Cannot read images from hidden folders
  • Line breaks in exported documents turn into spaces
  • Formulae not working
  • Occasional rendering bug where text doesn't fill screen
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Google Drive sync issues and inability to open/save files
  • iCloud synchronization consumes too much battery
  • App deletes work for no reason
  • Dropbox connection is poor and leads to conflicts/data loss
  • Font compatibility issues in document names
  • App is very basic and doesn't work well with other Markdown editors
  • Impolite developers
  • App is unstable

Requested features

22 requests
  • Add table support (Markdown)
  • Allow reordering of shortcuts
  • Cycle visibility on headings using Tab
  • Add Mark Set and cut region
  • Wordpress export
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  • Syntax highlighting
  • File tree or explorer in sidebar
  • Regex search
  • Auto dark mode
  • Select and open a folder
  • Obsidian support (hyperlink function)
  • Chinese support
  • Add math input
  • Passcode lock feature
  • Change font color
  • Hybrid/mixed editor/preview mode
  • Automatic backup to Dropbox/other cloud storage
  • Add file opening options in preview mode
  • Enter title edit mode immediately after creating a new file
  • Change shortcut keys from moving cursor to indent
  • Customizable paste symbols
  • Full-text search

WriterDeck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iWriter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

WriterDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWriter Pro free?
iWriter Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WriterDeck free?
WriterDeck costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iWriter Pro or WriterDeck have ads?
Neither iWriter Pro nor WriterDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWriter Pro or WriterDeck?
iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, and WriterDeck daily. Most recently, iWriter Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and WriterDeck on October 3, 2026.

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