# IEW Writing Tools — user reviews

> 4 indexed App Store user reviews of IEW Writing Tools by Institute for Excellence in Writing, rated 3.40/5 from 9 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iew-writing-tools/id823879293/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iew-writing-tools/id823879293.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3

## Most critical reviews (4 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Free version is sufficient

*2020-08-19*

Bought this version because I noticed it had a thematic thesaurus section which seemed like it would be helpful. We just feel more confused and overwhelmed trying to find what we’re looking for.

### 1/5 — Only wished it had more!

*2019-02-15*

I expect more from the IEW team. This doesn’t seem to fall in line with the energy, organization fluidity, or quality of their other products.  Personally, I’m very disappointed!

### 3/5 — Great app, but not for us with small phones

*2024-01-27*

I have an iPhone SE. the screen is small. The app is written for large screens. Many menus in this app have choices that are hidden below the bottom of my screen and I can’t access them. The page won’t scroll to the bottom of the list; I can pull the list up and see the menu choice I want, but as soon as I take my finger off the screen, the list bounces back down and I can’t see my choice to press it. 

Not everyone is suckered into the world of constant upgrading to bigger phones; I plan to use my SE until I die and I ought to be able to access what I paid for.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2016-09-16*

We love this app! It is very helpful for my daughter. I only wish the words had definitions when you clicked on them.

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