Comparison

Just Write vs Quill Writer

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

Quill Writer

This app provides a distraction-free writing environment for authors and novelists. It helps organize manuscripts, offers AI editing assistance, and allows for creative outlining and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical book structure
  • Distraction-free editor
  • AI editing assistance
  • Creative outlining and notes
  • Secure collaboration
  • Offline writing support
Features
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Quill is the ultimate companion for authors, novelists, and creative writers looking to bring their stories to life. Designed from the ground up to offer a premium, distraction-free writing experience, Quill helps you outline, structure, and refine your manuscripts with ease. KEY FEATURES: • HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE Organize your books seamlessly. Easily navigate through parts, chapters, and sections with a clean, responsive interface tailored for mobile productivity. • DISTRACTION-FREE EDITOR Focus entirely on your words. Our premium editor supports full formatting, character count tracking, and stable offline writing environments. • AI EDITING ASSISTANCE Elevate your prose with AI suggestions. Review line edits, rewrite suggestions, and formatting updates at the tap of a button (all suggestions require your explicit approval before being applied to your text). • CREATIVE OUTLINING & INKWELL Jot down notes, character sheets, world-building lore, and outline sections. Access your creative assets directly alongside your manuscript draft. • COLLABORATION Share your workspace securely. Work with co-authors, editors, or alpha readers with designated viewer and editor permissions. Start crafting your story today with Quill. Your writing space is ready. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Just Write4 screens
Quill Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just Write at 4.3 against Quill Writer's 3.5. Just Write also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). Quill Writer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Quill Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. 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 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Write ships an update every 11 days, Quill Writer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Just Write versus Quill Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust WriteQuill Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTung VuVeritas Technology Solutions, 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
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  • Add image/multimedia support
  • Provide better file management and organization

Quill Writer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99
2 purchases

Quill Writer

Subscriptions2
  • Quill Pro$12.991 Month
  • Quill Author$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quill Writer free?
Quill Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Write or Quill Writer?
Just Write is rated higher. Just Write averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Quill Writer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Just Write or Quill Writer have ads?
Just Write shows ads; Quill Writer does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Write or Quill Writer?
Just Write ships an update every 11 days, and Quill Writer every 5 days. Most recently, Just Write was updated on November 6, 2026 and Quill Writer on November 5, 2026.

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