Comparison

SolarWriter vs inkScript

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SolarWriter

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
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Traditional screens are fantastic everywhere but outside, especially on a sunny day. E-ink screens work well, but e-readers like the Kindle are difficult to type on and don't support external keyboards. SolarWriter gives you the best of both worlds. SolarWriter runs on your iOS device and acts as a hub between your keyboard and your e-reader. You type on the keyboard, and the text appears on both on the iOS device and on the e-reader's screen (via its web browser). Take advantage of your Kindle's (or other e-reader's) e-ink screen to put your thoughts on paper even outside, with no need to transcribe later. Write at parks, on beaches, in backyards... anywhere you wanted to but couldn't. Save files on your device, or share through email, SMS, and more. Detailed instructions for setup are included inside the app.

About

inkScript

Features
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Use inkScript to turn your e-book device into a screen you look at as you type your text. This means no more eye-strain, no more distractions and, certainly, no AI. Your iOS device or a Mac serves as a host where the texts are stored, but you don’t ever have to look at its screen while typing. Setup takes a couple of minutes, and if you’re not yet ready to get a Bluetooth keyboard to connect to your iPhone, start with the Mac version; switching between iOS and Mac is seamless. Just push an icon to turn the laptop’s screen off so it doesn’t distract you. Your Kindle is not just a screen when writing with inkScript: you touch it to scroll through the text, move the cursor or select a fragment, to copy, paste, undo and redo the changes, etc. With a subscription active, you also have a wide choice of fonts; you can turn “flow mode” on to write the first draft with minimal editing and have the application imitate typewriter sounds. Your app is not there just to write drafts; you have a fully functional system to organise the texts into folders, preview them, search, pin the text you’re working on, etc. When you’re in a hurry and have trouble reaching for your Kindle, just use inkScript to jot down your thoughts the way you use a regular note-taking app. Every writer’s flow is personal, but if you are still looking for that perfect tool — one that lets your imagination step away from the digital noise but doesn’t feel ancient — try inkScript: this might well be it! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SolarWriter3 screens
inkScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: inkScript at every 4 days against SolarWriter's every 5 months. inkScript also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SolarWriter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and inkScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, inkScript every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SolarWriter versus inkScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarWriterinkScript
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCool S, LLCNikolay Nikiforov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SolarWriter

One-time1
  • SolarWriter Pro$9.99
2 purchases

inkScript

Subscriptions2
  • inkScript Pro monthly$2.991 Month
  • inkScript Pro yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is SolarWriter free?
SolarWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is inkScript free?
inkScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SolarWriter or inkScript have ads?
Neither SolarWriter nor inkScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SolarWriter or inkScript?
SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, and inkScript every 4 days. Most recently, SolarWriter was updated on October 10, 2026 and inkScript on October 2, 2026.

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