Comparison

Just Write vs Everwrite Go

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

Everwrite Go

Features
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Everwrite Go is the iPhone companion to Everwrite, the calm, private writing studio for novelists on Mac. Take your manuscript with you, and keep your book entirely yours. Your scenes sync privately over iCloud, so the chapter you wrote at your desk is in your pocket on the train. Capture pages on the move, then pick up on the Mac. WRITE ANYWHERE - A focused editor for your scenes, right on iPhone - Two-way iCloud sync keeps your Mac and iPhone in step - Your words are saved as you write YOUR STORY BIBLE, ON HAND - Browse the characters, places and objects Everwrite tracked on your Mac - Check a fact, an alias or an appearance without breaking your flow - Reference your whole world, wherever you are PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your book syncs over your own iCloud, only to your devices - No account, no cloud processing, no tracking - Nothing leaves Apple's private sync Everwrite Go pairs with Everwrite for Mac, where you plan in a binder, write in a distraction-free editor, track your world with an on-device Story Bible, and export to DOCX, EPUB and PDF. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no nag.

Screenshots

Just Write4 screens
Everwrite Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Everwrite Go at none against Just Write's 1. Everwrite Go also leads on ads (none vs shown). Just Write's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Everwrite Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Write ships an update every 11 days, Everwrite Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Just Write versus Everwrite Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust WriteEverwrite Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTung VuKevin Oranje

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

Everwrite Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99
None

Everwrite Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Everwrite Go free?
Everwrite Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just Write or Everwrite Go have ads?
Just Write shows ads; Everwrite Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Write or Everwrite Go?
Just Write ships an update every 11 days, and Everwrite Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Write was updated on October 13, 2026 and Everwrite Go on October 9, 2026.

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