Comparison

Just Write vs Penveil

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

Penveil

Features
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Penveil is the writing system for finishing books — not just starting them. Tell Penveil what you're writing and it turns your idea into a usable chapter-by-chapter blueprint: premise, characters, locations, and a clear job for every chapter. Then write in focused chapters with tools that keep you moving and keep your story consistent. WRITE WITH MOMENTUM • Co-write continues your scene in your voice — accept with a tap, or ignore it and keep typing • Guided mode asks short questions and shapes your answers into prose • Voice capture turns spoken ideas into notes and chapters • A keyboard toolbar puts bold, italic, undo, and Continue right above your keys KEEP THE STORY CONSISTENT • Your Story Bible tracks characters, places, and details as you write • Chapter contracts give every chapter a purpose — and Penveil helps you keep it • The promise ledger remembers what you set up so nothing is left unresolved • Beta readers give you honest reactions before any human sees a word EVERY KIND OF BOOK Novels, memoirs, autobiographies, self-help, business books, children's books, picture books, academic writing, songwriting, and screenwriting — each with tools that speak its language, from industry-format screenplay exports to lyric sheets with chords to a companion workbook for practical books. FINISH AND SHIP • Export beautifully typeset PDF, Word, and ePub — plus Fountain for scripts • Generate query letters, synopses, and marketing copy when you're ready to pitch • Publish a public page for your book and send new chapters to followers by email Your writing stays yours. Offline drafts are always saved locally and sync when you reconnect. Start free — no payment required. When you're ready for more, upgrade to Basic or Pro, or make it yours forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://penveil.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://penveil.app/privacy

Screenshots

Just Write4 screens
Penveil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Penveil at 5.0 against Just Write's 4.3. Penveil also leads on ads (none vs shown). Just Write's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). 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 Penveil sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Penveil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Write has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Just Write versus Penveil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust WritePenveil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTung VuChris Pratt

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

Penveil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Write

One-time1
  • No Ads$6.99
5 purchases

Penveil

Subscriptions4
  • Penveil Basic$5.001 Month
  • Penveil Pro$10.001 Month
  • Penveil Basic (Annual)$48.001 Year
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  • Penveil Pro (Annual)$96.001 Year
One-time1
  • Penveil Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is Just Write free?
Just Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penveil free?
Penveil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Write or Penveil?
Penveil is rated higher. Just Write averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Penveil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Just Write or Penveil have ads?
Just Write shows ads; Penveil does not.

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