iWriter Pro vs Facial Forms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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# 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.
Facial Forms
Streamline client paperwork for estheticians with a digital intake, consent, and signature solution. Organize client records, create personalized care instructions, and export professional PDF documents. Works offline for a cleaner, faster workflow.
- Digital intake and consent forms
- Client signature capture
- Organized client records
- Customizable pre/aftercare instructions
- PDF export and sharing
- Offline functionality
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Facial Forms helps estheticians manage intake forms, treatment consent, client signatures, records, and care instructions, all in one easy-to-use app for iPhone and iPad. Designed for solo estheticians, suite renters, students, and small spas, Facial Forms makes it easier to go paperless and keep client documentation organized. Now available in English and Spanish, with a refreshed, modern design. INTAKE FORMS & CLIENT SIGNATURES Choose from treatment-specific forms for facials, advanced skincare treatments, brows, lashes, waxing, and more. - Complete intake and consent forms directly on your device - Capture client signatures on iPhone or iPad - Save unfinished forms and continue later - Keep signed records and client history organized - Review and filter records by treatment - Preview, print, export, or share PDF records PRE-CARE & AFTERCARE MADE SIMPLE Give your clients clear instructions before and after their treatments. - Access service-specific pre-care and aftercare instructions - Personalize instructions with your own notes - Save client-linked care information - Copy, email, or text instructions - Preview and print care instruction PDFs BUILT FOR YOUR DAILY WORKFLOW Spend less time managing paperwork and more time focusing on your clients. - Clean, intuitive design - English and Spanish support - Works on iPhone and iPad - Offline functionality - Local device storage - No account required - No ads or third-party advertising tracking 3 DAYS OF FULL ACCESS, FREE Use the full app free for your first 3 days, without choosing a subscription or making a payment. Free access includes all treatment forms, client management, signatures, saved records, PDF tools, care instructions, client-linked care notes, and manual backup. After 3 days, choose a monthly or yearly subscription to continue. You will not be charged automatically when free access ends. There is no additional subscription free trial. Existing active subscriptions remain valid. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS - Monthly: $9.99 USD - Yearly: $54.99 USD Prices may vary by country or region and are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a paid subscription. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Apple handles refund requests. YOUR CLIENT RECORDS, YOUR DEVICE Facial Forms stores client information locally on your device. Client records stay on your device unless you choose to export, share, print, email, text, or back them up. Optional usage analytics does not include client information or document content. Facial Forms is designed for esthetician documentation and workflow support. It is not a booking system, CRM, POS, medical app, or legal compliance service. Always follow applicable professional requirements, manufacturer instructions, and local regulations. Privacy Policy: https://www.marcideweese.com/facial-forms-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.marcideweese.com/facial-forms-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Facial Forms at Free against iWriter Pro's $5.99. Facial Forms also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). iWriter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (132 vs 2). On ads 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
Facial Forms is free to download; iWriter Pro costs $5.99 up front. Facial Forms sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iWriter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Facial Forms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWriter Pro has 132 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, Facial Forms every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iWriter Pro | Facial Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (132 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serpensoft Group | Marci Deweese |
Customer experience
iWriter Pro
Facial Forms
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
Facial Forms
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iWriter Pro
No in-app purchases
Facial Forms
- Access Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly Access$54.991 Year









