# SolarWriter vs Funnel

The clearest difference is rating: Funnel at 4.6 against SolarWriter's 3.8. Funnel also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 64%). SolarWriter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SolarWriter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Funnel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Funnel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SolarWriter's written reviews are positive against 80% of Funnel's.

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, Funnel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarWriter | Funnel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarwriter/id997410577/reviews) | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel-quick-capture/id6466168248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 92 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cool S, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/997410576) | [NoteSight Labs ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699045585) |

## What reviewers say

### SolarWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarwriter/id997410577)

Transform your e-reader into a portable typewriter for outdoor writing. This app connects your keyboard to your e-reader's screen, allowing you to type comfortably on e-ink displays in bright sunlight. Save and share your work easily.

**Highlights:** E-reader integration, External keyboard support, Outdoor writing on e-ink screens, Text mirroring to e-reader, File saving and sharing, Detailed setup instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SolarWriter Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Funnel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funnel-quick-capture/id6466168248)

Quickly capture thoughts, tasks, notes, photos, sketches, and songs to your favorite apps. Integrates with popular productivity tools and offers convenient widgets for instant access.

**Highlights:** Capture tasks to multiple to-do apps, Send notes and photos to PKM apps, Capture sketches and calendar events, Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets, Shortcuts and Share Sheet support, Built-in document scanner, Song capture via Shazam integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime: Early Discount | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarWriter free?

SolarWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Funnel free?

Funnel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SolarWriter or Funnel?

Funnel is rated higher. SolarWriter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Funnel averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.

### Do SolarWriter or Funnel have ads?

Neither SolarWriter nor Funnel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SolarWriter or Funnel?

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, and Funnel every 6 weeks. Most recently, SolarWriter was updated on September 10, 2026 and Funnel on July 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*