Comparison

Sorting Thoughts vs Wrix 2

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

Head to head
About

Sorting Thoughts

This app helps you organize your thoughts, tasks, and projects with a focus on privacy and security. It offers features like color-coding, password protection, and end-to-end encrypted syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Private note-taking
  • End-to-end encrypted sync
  • Password protection
  • Color markers
  • Multiple collections
  • Task and project management
  • Attachments
Features
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Simple, practical, private and sync-able that is Sorting Thoughts - a note taking app for private notes. Sorting Thoughts is a personal information and knowledge management app. It is designed to manage your thoughts such as moments of sudden inspirations, tasks, events, projects and anything else you may think of. The main aim of Sorting Thoughts is on delivering a trustworthy tool for your daily life in the knowledge-based society through security and simplicity. Furthermore, the sync service of Sorting Thoughts lets you sync all entries between multiple iOS devices and the desktop version. Privacy is a high value and for an app which collects personal notes essential. Sorting Thoughts abstains on cloud storage. All entered data stay on your device. The optional sync service used encrypted communication and a full end-to-end encryption. Only the device owner with the private key can decrypt the synced data. Additionally, the sync service collects no personal data like email addresses and the synced data will be automatically removed after a successful sync. The ensuring of privacy is a big concern for me as developer of Sorting Thoughts, because I'm a user too and enter my notes every day in Sorting Thoughts. Security feature summary: - no cloud storage - usage of Apple Data Protection - password protection (available with the Min Pack) - the optional sync service used a full end-to-end encryption with standardized technologies like RSA, AES and SSL/TLS Sorting Thoughts provides the following feature packs which are available via in-app purchasements: == 1. Free Pack == With the free feature package you can manage simple thoughts in a single thought collection. This package provides only the basic features and it is ideal to testing Sorting Thoughts. == 2. Min Pack == This package contains the password lock and color marker feature. It is ideal for users who want only manage simple thoughts with a password lock. == 3. Max Pack == This package contains all features of Sorting Thoughts but without the sync service. It is ideal for user who needs a powerful note taking app for the daily life. Feature list: Color marker - lets you mark thoughts with colors in the thought navigation tree Password lock - allows the locking of a collection Muliple collections - create multiple collections to separate work and private thoughts Projects, tasks and events - manage your projects, tasks and events and see what are your next tasks Attachments - add photos to your thoughts Tagging - use tags to find thoughts quicker Sub thoughts - create thought trees for a better thought structure Thought versions - remember the thought changes to reconstruct a train of thought == 4. Max Pack + Sync Service == With a one month or one year subscription you get all features of the "Max Pack" and the sync service. The sync service let's you sync thoughts between iOS devices and the desktop version of Sorting Thoughts 2.0. Your thought collections are synchronously on all your iOS devices and you can work across multiple devices. The service is developed by the 'privacy first' principle, that means no personal data are needed and the data transfer is completely end-to-end encrypted. Only the device owner can decrypt the sync data because only the owner holds the private key. Furthermore, the sync data will be deleted after a successful sync or after 30 days if the target device don't pick-up the data. The sync service fulfilled the strict European and German data protection guidelines. Sorting Thoughts required iOS / iPadOS 15.6 or newer. It comes in German or English. Privacy Policy: https://www.sortingthoughts.de/blog/datenschutz/ Terms of Service: https://www.sortingthoughts.de/blog/agb/

About

Wrix 2

This powerful text editor offers a comfortable and efficient text editing experience on iOS and iPadOS. It provides a wide array of advanced features, cloud integration, and file management capabilities, aiming to reduce stress and enhance productivity for various text-based tasks.

Highlights
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Cloud file editing (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive)
  • Key Macros for automation
  • Outline feature for navigation
  • Integrated file manager
  • PC/Mac-like keyboard shortcuts
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This Ultra-High-Functional Text Editor app enables Ultra-Comfortable Text Editing in Another Dimension! Can be Greatly Reduce the Stress of Text Editing on iOS / iPadOS! Please Try It, FREE Trial is Available! This App can be used as the Center of Text Editing Work such as Memo, Note, E-mail, ToDo list, Outline, Novel etc! * It is completely different from the simple memo app! Experience the overwhelming difference with our free trial period! It is equipped with many useful features Undo/Redo, Launcher, Select-mode, Drag & Drop, Key Macros, Outlines, Check Mark, Key Shortcuts, etc. Can be directly Edit the File on Cloud! (Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive) The Outline function, because can be used like a Bookmarks, Text Editing becomes Comfortable! (Do not need Outline app anymore! ;-p)) *When you Swipe in the Left end with One Finger, the Outline List is displayed! The same Key Operation as the PC/Mac Environment is possible! (Do not need PC/Mac anymore! ;-p)) In addition, since it Built-in a Ultra-High-Function File Manager, it can be done comfortably File Management. The name of the app is called "Wrix" ("Wrikes") and in conjunction with the "Write" and "Likes". As the name suggests, we put a lot of useful features think want to Text Editing. So, please enjoy a comfortable Text Editing. Note: +All Functions can be used for FREE! (See Help page) +No Ads! +Font, Colors can be Changed. [Text Editing screen] It is a screen of the basics of this app. In this screen, provides with the Ultra-High-Function Text Editing features such as the following. +Multiple Docs +Supported the Dropbox/Google Drive/iCloud Drive/OneDrive +Undo/Redo +Select-mode (unique function that allows to select text very easily with a tap) +Find (Highlight, Regular Expression, Replace) +Multiple-File Search +Key Macro (Automation of Key Operation) +Drag & Drop (Text can be moved with Simple Operation) +Advanced Launcher functions +Key Shortcuts (Support for External Keyboard operation) +Auto Indent +Word Wrap +Line Spacing +Outline (like a "Bookmark"!) +Check Mark (like a ToDo list!) +Markdown (HTML, XML, CommonMark, etc.) +Text Insertion (Fixed Phrases, Line Break, Tab, etc.) +Can be change the Font and Color of the Editing Area +Line Number +Can be saved by changing the Encoding, Line break +Encoding specification, and can be read in the File Auto-Detect +Conversion function (To Lower/Upper case, etc.) +Prepare for Move/Select/Delete command (for Key Macros) +Tab indent, Reverse indent +The special display Tab, Space, Line break +Can be sent a File and Text to Another Application and Another iOS terminal/Mac +Import/Export of the Files to the iCloud and the external File Management app +Variety of tools (File Manager, Browser, Dictionary Search, Scan Text, QR code Reading/Generation, etc.) As mentioned above, there are many functions, but by using the launcher panel and key shortcuts well, can be quickly and instantly call up frequently used functions. [File Management screen] In this screen, it provides High Function File Management Functions, such as the following. +List Files/Folders +Edit File/Folder (Move, Copy, Delete, Rename, Duplicate, Compression) +Sort (Name, Size, Creation Date, Modification Date, Type) +Search +Thumbnail view the file (Images, Movie, PDF) +Create a Zip File, Unzip (Corresponding Password) +Send the File +Import/Export the File +Display Properties of the File +Bookmarks +Create a new Folder/File +File Browsing [Detail] https://skyarts.com/products/ios/wrix/ *Subscriptions* This app has a subscription license that allows you to remove the limit on the number of functions for a certain period of time. •Length of subscription: The subscription period is based on one month Please purchase the license after understanding the note of subscription automatic renewal. Can be manage it from the "Subscription" item of the account of the "Settings" app. *Terms of Use* https://skyarts.com/products/ios/terms.html

Screenshots

Sorting Thoughts4 screens
Wrix 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wrix 2 at 83% against Sorting Thoughts's 40%. Wrix 2 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sorting Thoughts sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wrix 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wrix 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Sorting Thoughts's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wrix 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorting Thoughts ships an update every 4 months, Wrix 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sorting Thoughts versus Wrix 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSorting ThoughtsWrix 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHendrik EbelYONEKAWA Hideki

Customer experience

Sorting Thoughts

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

Wrix 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sorting Thoughts

Subscriptions2
  • Max Pack + Sync 1 month$1.991 Month
  • Max Pack + Sync 1 year$13.991 Year
One-time4
  • Min Pack$0.99
  • Max Pack + Sync 1 month$1.99
  • Max Pack$6.99
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  • Max Pack + Sync 1 year$13.99
2 purchases

Wrix 2

Subscriptions2
  • Basic License for 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro License for 1 Month$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Sorting Thoughts free?
Sorting Thoughts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wrix 2 free?
Wrix 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sorting Thoughts or Wrix 2?
Wrix 2 is rated higher. Sorting Thoughts averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wrix 2 averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Sorting Thoughts or Wrix 2 have ads?
Neither Sorting Thoughts nor Wrix 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sorting Thoughts or Wrix 2?
Sorting Thoughts ships an update every 4 months, and Wrix 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sorting Thoughts was updated on June 5, 2026 and Wrix 2 on June 11, 2026.

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