Comparison

Just Write vs Glimpix Pro

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

Glimpix Pro

Features
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Screenshots pile up fast. Finding the right one shouldn't feel like archaeology. Glimpix uses on-device AI to read every screenshot and make it searchable — text, faces, objects, dates, and more. Everything runs locally. Nothing leaves your phone. WHAT GLIMPIX DOES: • Full-text search across all your screenshots • Automatic categories: Shopping, Travel, Finance, Recipes, and more • Expiry alerts for OTPs, flights, tickets, and events • Face recognition — search "Dad" and find every photo he's in • Convert screenshots to editable notes (export to Obsidian / Bear) • AI Assistant — ask questions about your library • Smart cleanup: duplicates, expired, and never-viewed photos 100% private. All AI runs on-device. Free for up to 1,000 screenshots. Pro: Unlimited everything. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Just Write4 screens
Glimpix Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glimpix Pro at none against Just Write's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Glimpix Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just Write versus Glimpix Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust WriteGlimpix Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTung VuSensart Technologies LLC

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

Glimpix Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99
3 purchases

Glimpix Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Glimpix Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Glimpix Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glimpix Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glimpix Pro free?
Glimpix Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Write or Glimpix Pro have ads?
Just Write shows ads; Glimpix Pro does not.

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