# SolarWriter vs Bebop

The clearest difference is rating: Bebop at 4.9 against SolarWriter's 3.8. Bebop also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). SolarWriter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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 Bebop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bebop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 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 95% of Bebop's.

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, Bebop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarWriter | Bebop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarwriter/id997410577/reviews) | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bebop-quick-notes/id6477824795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cool S, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/997410576) | [Jack Cheng LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730716688) |

## 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 |


### Bebop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bebop-quick-notes/id6477824795)

This app prioritizes speed and simplicity for capturing ideas as plain text. It offers seamless cloud syncing and integration with other apps, allowing for a clutter-free, capture-first mobile editing experience. Advanced features and customization are available through a one-time upgrade.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast plain text capture, Clutter-free interface, iCloud Drive/Dropbox sync, Open plain-text formats (.txt, .md), Customizable headers, footers, filenames, Flashback recent notes, Share extension for saving content

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarWriter free?

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

### Is Bebop free?

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

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

Bebop is rated higher. SolarWriter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bebop averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do SolarWriter or Bebop have ads?

Neither SolarWriter nor Bebop shows ads.

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

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, and Bebop every 3 weeks. Most recently, SolarWriter was updated on September 10, 2026 and Bebop on September 23, 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.*