ruff: a writing companion
ruff: a writing companion Summary
ruff: a writing companion is a ad-supported, with in-app purchases Android app in Productivity by Third Culture Apps. Released in Jun 2019 (6 years ago). It has about 142.6K+ installs and 831 ratings with a 4.30★ (good) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 6.3K monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (69% IAP / 31% ads). Store metadata: updated Mar 1, 2025.
Recent activity: 5.5K installs this week (5.7K over 4 weeks) showing exceptional growth , and 1.00 new ratings this week View trends →
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Mar 1, 2025 .
4.3★
Ratings: 831
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App Description
A pocket-sized notepad you'll want to carry — ruff is a writer's best companion!
🏆 Winner of Google's 2019 Material Design Award
💎 Winner of Google Play's Best of 2019 “Hidden Gems”
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ruff is your pocket-sized best friend that aims to make writing on the go fun and sharing it fast & easy. It's a single sheet of text with your progress automatically saved and restored between sessions — no file management to worry about here! You can set aside (aka stash) text to come back to later via a left swipe. Or you can pass it on (aka share) via the FAB.
ruff doesn't want (or need) to replace your text editor, to-do app etc. With its original blend of utility & versatility, ruff is the ideal springboard for all your writing on the go: drafts, notes, lists, ideas, thoughts etc. It's a pleasure to write in ruff, and effortless to move the writing out 💪
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Still not convinced? Check out what the experts have to say ;)
« Ruff’s straightforward brand identity empowers the app’s note-taking users to quickly capture their thoughts in any style. Prioritizing function and clarity, Ruff’s consistent use of typography, shape, and color create an inviting themed experience. » — Google Design ( https://design.google/library/material-design-awards-2019/)
« If you like to write and wish you could do so from your Android device without any distractions, then look no further than ruff. The app contains both a light and dark theme, and it even works on Chromebooks, which makes it a great option for portable writing. Saving your content is easy. All you have to do is swipe to the right, and the app will save your progress so that you can easily pick up where you left off, even if you switch to a different Android device. » — Android Police
« It’s a bit of a niche product, but it looks nice and it works as described. » — Android Authority
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Throw a bone 🦴 by upgrading to ruff+ to unleash the following:
• Gain full screen estate by removing ads
• Set aside (aka stash) as much text as you like (as opposed to the basic 10)
• Read the entire content of your text from your home screen widget (it's a full screen preview on the basic widget)
... you'll make an indie developer and their digital pup happy too! ♥