# Just Write vs Book Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Note at none against Just Write's 1. Book Note also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Just Write's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Book Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Just Write against 4.3 for Book Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Write has 1.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Just Write's written reviews are positive against 100% of Book Note's.

Just Write ships an update every 11 days, Book Note every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Write | Book Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-write-app-for-writer/id942826631/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-note-reading-journal/id1463517592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tung Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/870117448) | [2026 Gnosis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775682321) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Write

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-write-app-for-writer/id942826631)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and straightforward interface
- 📁 Organized folder system
- ✨ Clean and minimalist design
- 🆓 Free to use with no ads
- ⚡️ Offline writing capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files
- 🔧 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🖥️ Lack of syncing/cross-device support
- 🖋️ No spell check or grammar assistance

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Book Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-note-reading-journal/id1463517592)

Easily track your reading progress and thoughts. Add books by searching or taking photos, and create detailed notes with bookmarks. Keep a digital journal of your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Add books via search, Add books with photos, Create reading notes, Add bookmarks to notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Write free?

Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Book Note free?

Book Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Write or Book Note?

Book Note is rated higher. Just Write averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Book Note averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Just Write or Book Note have ads?

Both Just Write and Book Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Write or Book Note?

Just Write ships an update every 11 days, and Book Note every 2 weeks. Most recently, Just Write was updated on October 22, 2026 and Book Note on October 24, 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.*