Comparison

Just Write vs OutlineProcessor

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

Head to head
About

Just Write

A minimalist text editor designed to streamline the writing process. It supports both RTF and TXT formats, offering rich text editing and Markdown support. Sync your work across devices with iCloud integration.

Highlights
  • RTF and TXT file support
  • Markdown styling
  • iCloud file syncing
  • Rich text editing tools
  • Multiple themes
  • Smart selection tool (iPad)
Features
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Just Write text editor aims to simplify writing process. The app is carefully designed so that the only things that are absolutely essential to the writing process are included. Just Write supports RTF (rich text format) and TXT (plain text format) that are cross-platform formats you can open and edit in virtually any platforms. + RTF , a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) format, is best suitable for creating your next big story. + While TXT, supported Markdown styles, is best for notes, outline, to-do list and anything else you do with a plaintext format. Just Write has iCloud support (opt-in) so you can sync your rtf and txt files across all your devices. RTF editing features include: - Font size increase and decrease - Text color selection - Text style editing such as Bold, Italic, Underline and Strikethrough - Text alignments: Left, Right, Center, Justified - Undo, Redo - Move arrow to jump the cursor - Selection tool to select paragraph, sentence and word super fast and easy (iPad only). Using smart selection tool, you can select paragraph, sentence and word in just 1 tap!!!!!! TXT editing features include: - Accessory row includes many characters essential to writing Markdown. - Multiple fonts to choose from - Preview Markdown (in left menu) - Three themes (Light, Dark, Sepia) - Support plain text format extensions: txt, text, md, mmd, markdown, markdn, mdown, mkdn, markd, fountain - Selection tool to select paragraph, sentence and word super fast and easy (iPad only). Using smart selection tool, you can select paragraph, sentence and word in just 1 tap!!!!!! * Note: Just Write is supported by ads, but you can buy an in app purchase to remove the ads.

About

OutlineProcessor

This app helps you organize thoughts and ideas with a simple yet powerful outliner. Create nested lists, manage multiple projects, and use intuitive controls to structure essays, novels, or tasks. Its clean interface minimizes distractions for focused thinking.

Highlights
  • Infinite hierarchy for nested lists
  • Intuitive controls for reordering items
  • Multiple document management
  • Focus-oriented minimalist interface
  • Idea capture and development
Features
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Bring structure to your thoughts. This app is a simple yet powerful outliner designed to help you capture, organize, and develop your ideas. Whether you're plotting a novel, structuring an essay, planning a project, or managing daily tasks, it's the perfect tool to bring clarity to your thinking. Key Features: Infinite Hierarchy: Create deeply nested lists to explore your ideas in as much detail as you need. Intuitive Controls: Effortlessly move, indent, and reorder items with a single tap, allowing you to restructure your thoughts on the fly. Multiple Documents: Keep your work organized by managing different projects in separate files. Focus-Oriented Design: A clean, minimalist interface frees you from distractions, letting you concentrate on what truly matters—your ideas. Transform scattered thoughts into a coherent plan. Download now and start organizing your mind with ease and clarity.

Screenshots

Just Write4 screens
OutlineProcessor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just Write at 67% against OutlineProcessor's 20%. Just Write also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 59 months). OutlineProcessor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Just Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OutlineProcessor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Write holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Write has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Just Write's written reviews are positive against 20% of OutlineProcessor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Write ships an update every 11 days, OutlineProcessor every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Just Write versus OutlineProcessor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust WriteOutlineProcessor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 59 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTung Vuhirokazu murabe

Customer experience

Just Write

All ratings1,749 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.4%

OutlineProcessor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Just Write

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Inability to reopen saved documents
  • Unreliable auto-save functionality
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Implement more font and formatting choices
  • Introduce paragraph spacing and indentation controls
  • Integrate spell check and grammar tools
  • Enable file syncing across devices
Show 2 more
  • Add image/multimedia support
  • Provide better file management and organization

OutlineProcessor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99
1 purchases

OutlineProcessor

One-time1
  • Hide Advertisement$2.99

Questions

Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OutlineProcessor free?
OutlineProcessor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Write or OutlineProcessor?
Just Write is rated higher. Just Write averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while OutlineProcessor averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Just Write or OutlineProcessor have ads?
Just Write shows ads; OutlineProcessor does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Write or OutlineProcessor?
Just Write ships an update every 11 days, and OutlineProcessor every 59 months. Most recently, Just Write was updated on October 20, 2026 and OutlineProcessor on October 4, 2026.

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