Comparison

Just Write vs ShelterSync

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

ShelterSync

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ShelterSync is the mobile app for animal-shelter volunteers, staff, and foster caregivers. You need an account from a shelter that uses ShelterSync. Accounts are created by your shelter's coordinator — you can't sign up in the app. If your shelter hasn't set you up yet, ask them before installing. WHAT YOU CAN DO Find the animal in front of you Browse the animals available to you, or point your camera at the QR code on a kennel card to open that animal's record straight away. Log activities as you do them Start a walk, play session, or socialization, and end it when you're done. A short follow-up question or two captures what you noticed while it's fresh. See what an animal needs Each animal shows its activity goals and how it's tracking, so you can spend your time where it counts rather than guessing. Foster from home If you foster, the animals placed with you appear in the app and your time with them counts the same as time at the shelter. Log a session live, or record one afterwards when real life got in the way. If your shelter uses observation forms, you can share what you see at home — how they sleep, eat, and settle — directly into the animal's record. Keep track of what's coming See your shelter's upcoming events and any activity you left running, in one place. ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY The camera is used for one thing: reading the QR or barcode on a kennel card. Scanning happens on your device, and no image or video is ever stored or uploaded. Camera access is the only permission the app asks for. There's no advertising, no third-party tracking, and no user-to-user messaging. Your information is visible to the shelter you volunteer with, and not to other volunteers. Full privacy policy: https://docs.mysheltersync.com/legal/privacy ShelterSync is made by Zoolytix for shelters and rescues. Minimum age 13; some shelters set a higher age of their own.

Screenshots

Just Write4 screens
ShelterSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShelterSync at none against Just Write's 1. ShelterSync also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. ShelterSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Write ships an update every 11 days, ShelterSync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Just Write versus ShelterSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust WriteShelterSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTung VuZoolytix Inc.

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
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  • Add image/multimedia support
  • Provide better file management and organization

ShelterSync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99
None

ShelterSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShelterSync free?
ShelterSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just Write or ShelterSync have ads?
Just Write shows ads; ShelterSync does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Write or ShelterSync?
Just Write ships an update every 11 days, and ShelterSync every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Write was updated on October 22, 2026 and ShelterSync on October 8, 2026.

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