Comparison

SolarWriter vs Inkflow

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
Read full description

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

Inkflow

Read full description

Capture your thoughts, the purest way. • Bluetooth keyboard + iPhone + E-ink = portable typewriter • Wireless sync Markdown to E-ink for live preview • Full keyboard shortcuts, smooth typing experience • Minimal interface, distraction-free writing Inkflow turns your E-ink reader into a second screen. Pair a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone, type away, and watch your words appear on the glare-free E-ink display. Write in sunlight with no eye strain — like a typewriter, but better. Start your focused writing journey today. After confirming the purchase, the payment will be made through your Apple account. The PRO membership subscription will be automatically renewed by default. Unless you go to "Settings - Apple Account - Subscriptions" at least 24 hours before the current subscription ends to turn off the automatic renewal, your Apple account will be charged for the renewal fee 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. During the trial period of the PRO membership, if you do not manually turn off the automatic renewal, the subscription will be automatically activated and the fee will be deducted at the end of the trial period. The free trial opportunity is only available for one trial per user before the first subscription. The remaining free trial period (if any) after purchasing the subscription will automatically expire. Terms of use: https://pix3l.me/if-terms-of-use-en Privacy policy: https://pix3l.me/if-privacy-policy-en

Screenshots

SolarWriter3 screens
Inkflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SolarWriter at 3 against Inkflow's 1. SolarWriter also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Inkflow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SolarWriter versus Inkflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarWriterInkflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCool S, LLCPIX3L DESIGN STUDIO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SolarWriter

One-time1
  • SolarWriter Pro$9.99
3 purchases

Inkflow

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is SolarWriter free?
SolarWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkflow free?
Inkflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SolarWriter or Inkflow have ads?
Neither SolarWriter nor Inkflow shows ads.

Other comparisons