# Wordly - Effortless Word And Time Tracking For Writers — user reviews > 120 indexed App Store user reviews of Wordly by PuzzleStar Limited, rated 2.50/5 from 104 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordly-effortless-word-and-time-tracking-for-writers/id656126347/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordly-effortless-word-and-time-tracking-for-writers/id656126347.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 25 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 53 ## What do users think of Wordly? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📊 Excellent word count tracking and statistics - ⏱️ Useful timer functionality for writing sessions - 📈 Clear graphs and progress visualization - 💰 One-time premium purchase (no subscription) - 🎯 Simple, clean, and intuitive interface - 📱 Effective motivation tool for writers - 💾 CSV export capability for stats - ⏰ Daily writing reminders and notifications **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent and persistent crashing issues - ❌ App fails to open or launches then immediately closes - ⚠️ No active developer support or maintenance - 🔧 Not updated for years (last update 4-5+ years ago) - 🚫 Incompatible with newer iOS versions - 💳 Premium purchase doesn't work after purchase - 🔌 Crashes when app is online - 📉 Deteriorating functionality over time **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes immediately upon opening - App shows splash screen then closes - Crashes when attempting to go online - Crashes during project creation - Premium upgrade doesn't unlock features - Data loss after reinstalling app - Form fields reset when moving between them - Daily notification toggle malfunctions - Tweet session function broken (iOS compatibility) - Incompatibility with iOS 13.3.1 and newer versions - Crashes after November 2015 update (version 3.0.0) **Most requested features** - Countdown timer with alarm functionality - Pause function for writing sessions - Ability to manually edit total word count - Support for page count tracking (screenplays, stage plays) - Pause/auto-stop timer when leaving app - Daily page count tracking option - Ability to view totals across all projects - Built-in text editor for writing - Negative word count support for editing sessions - Share to social media with better graph display - Customizable graph date ranges ## Newest reviews (18 of 120) ### 4/5 — Very good, though not perfect *2023-06-16, version 3.0.1* The bad news: The app crashes when I'm online. Since I use it offline, this isn't an issue for me. This app has a number of nice features, such as a timer, which helps you track how many words per hour each session of writing is. The graphs and statistics summaries - which show you how you're doing over time - are also very useful, and the app's design is simple and attractive. You can export your stats as a CSV file. The app hasn't been updated for a long time, but I've used it for several years now and am pleased with it. It's a shame that the app isn't updated regularly, because this is one of the better writing apps I've encountered. ### 2/5 — Clearly this app isn't supported anymore *2021-10-23, version 3.0.1* Used this on my iPad for a month before it randomly stopped working. Tried to download it on my phone but it crashes every time I try to open it. A shame bc I actually enjoyed the features when I got a chance to actually use it. ### 1/5 — Bugs *2021-09-27, version 3.0.1* This app need to be fixed!!! I downloaded it and every time I go to open it it immediately flicks off. I even updated my phone in hopes to would work. It didn’t. ### 1/5 — Crashing *2021-08-08, version 3.0.1* App keeps crashing. ### 1/5 — Great app when it opens *2021-04-25, version 3.0.1* It almost never opens. ### 1/5 — Can’t even open app *2021-04-14, version 3.0.1* I downloaded this app in high hopes from the advertising, but alas, it won’t even open. It will show either the app logo or what I assume is the home screen of this app, but glitches out less than a second later. I was hoping I would just need to wait a bit, but after reading reviews, some from 5 years ago, I can only assume it isn’t going to work any time soon. Quite disappointing as it seems like a majestic app. ### 3/5 — Loved the app - won’t open now *2021-04-12, version 3.0.1* I’m so disappointed that Wordly stopped working on my phone. When I open the app, it closes immediately. I’ve tried reinstalling but no luck. I used it to stay on track while writing my last novel and liked the way I could easily see my word count increase and set specific time targets. Please fix! I cannot find something I like as well as this. ### 1/5 — Still crashes *2021-04-01, version 3.0.1* Crashes immediately on my iPad Mini. ### 1/5 — I was excited but... *2021-03-07, version 3.0.1* It literally doesn’t even let me in the app. It glitches and kicks me out before I can do anything. I don’t even have the chance to see if its good or not but if the company fixes this I will get it again!!!! Please fix this!! I need an app like this. ### 1/5 — Another abandoned app… *2021-02-17, version 3.0.1* This app needs some major updates. At this point, it simply crashes on launch. ### 1/5 — Constant crashing *2021-02-08, version 3.0.1* I used to love this app, but now it is unstable, constantly crashing as soon as I open. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but still does not work. There are now other similar apps that are just as good ### 1/5 — Useless *2021-01-06, version 3.0.1* It crashes every time I open it. Haven’t even been able to try it out. ### 1/5 — Crashes on opening *2020-12-07, version 3.0.1* I loved this app while it worked (I purchased the full version). Unfortunately, it will no longer open. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled to no avail. I click the icon, and it instantly crashes. Just wish I’d gotten more than a few weeks’ use out of it. ### 3/5 — Very Good! *2020-11-10* I really like this App but it sometimes doesn’t open (i need to turn my wi-fi off first). Please fix this. Also i’d be quite nice if you could adjust it to the new screen layout for the new iPhones. But I don’t know if there is actually still work done for this app... ### 1/5 — The app wouldn’t open *2020-11-02, version 3.0.1* Tried downloading this twice, but it wouldn’t stay open. It just automatically closed every time I opened the app. Try a different one! ### 1/5 — 4 years later...still crashes when opened *2020-11-01, version 3.0.1* Deleted immediately. ### 1/5 — Not working anymore?? *2020-10-26, version 3.0.1* Used to work perfectly and I really loved it, now it crashes every time I try to open it. Would really appreciate a fix! Or a refund on the upgrade I did... ### 1/5 — App Unexpectedly stopped working *2020-10-05, version 3.0.1* I’ve used the app for while and now it won’t open. Really disappointed, specially after buying it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Needs updating and bug fixes *2024-05-06, version 3.0.1* The app looks good and may do what it is supposed to do— if it actually started up long enough. The app crashes after install. Fix this and I may be able to use it. ### 1/5 — Dead app *2024-01-03, version 3.0.1* I am writing this review on October 30th 2020. Ipad type used: IPad Air 2nd generation I originally downloaded this app to help with NaNoWriMo, but unfortunately the app kept crashing and I couldn’t get the app to open long enough to actually try it out. It really looked like a good app though, which is very disappointing. As of 2024 it is still the same as above ### 1/5 — App won’t even open *2023-11-22, version 3.0.1* I tried uninstalling and reinstalling it just keeps crashing the second it pops up ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2023-11-09, version 3.0.1* Starts to open and then closes, tried redownloading and same ### 1/5 — Wish it would open *2022-10-30, version 3.0.1* This app seems to be everything I was looking for to track my progress in Nanowrimo, but it won’t open. I turned my phone off and back on and the app opened, but crashed again while I was creating a project. It’s a shame. ### 1/5 — Crashes on startup *2021-12-06, version 3.0.1* Just installed on the ipad but it crashes on startup so I can’t use it. ### 1/5 — A problem *2021-11-29, version 3.0.1* I had just downloaded the app. And by that I mean…I just downloaded it. And I have a problem. I opened it, and it opened, but it put me back to my Home Screen a split second later. ### 1/5 — Won’t Open *2021-10-12, version 3.0.1* I was looking for a simple word count tracker and was excited to try this. It opens for a split second and closes again. I have a 12 Pro Max. ### 1/5 — Doesnt Work :( *2021-10-07, version 3.0.1* Every time I open the app, it just turns off after a second and I’m back to looking at my app library. Would really like if this was fixed! ### 1/5 — immediate crashing *2021-10-02, version 3.0.1* looks like the last version update was five years ago so it's no surprise the app isn't even usable. it crashes immediately upon opening. :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love this App but please bring an Update!:) *2022-06-09* I use this App regularly for keeping track of how much I wrote. Sadly it crashes lately for the IPhone 11. I‘d be very happy if the creators bring an update to fix the issue! best wishes Hanna ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2021-11-17, version 3.0.1* It WAS amazing when it worked. It looks like they’re not supporting it anymore. I hope they bring it back. ### 5/5 — Works beautifully... have multiple WIPs set up! *2020-05-22, version 3.0.1* Love this app. Am gearing up to amp up my writing practice, and using this with (pacemaker) to hit my daily word count. The application is working beautifully, yet I do wish you could set a daily page count (for writing screenplays or stage plays) as not every writing project is ideally suited to counting words. Hint, hint, maybe the developers will add that feature. Thank you! ### 5/5 — 3 years *2020-01-25, version 3.0.1* So I’ve been using this app to track my novels word counts for years now and I love it. It helps me feel like I’m making progress and is very organized. I like the stats page the most because it can tell you you’re 8% or 91% finished with your word count goal & give you your words per hour. ### 5/5 — As of Oct 2019 it appears to be working *2019-10-31, version 3.0.1* I was dubious reading the other reviews, but then realised they were all from years ago. I downloaded the app and nothing has crashed yet. All in all a good little app that looks fit for purpose which for me is tracking my word count for NaNoWriMo. ### 5/5 — Amazing app for writers! *2019-06-19, version 3.0.1* I’ve been using this app for the past 3 years or so. I love how simplistic this app is so you can just focus on your writing. You can set a goal for your current project, and you can set the app to give you a reminder to write. Highly recommend for any writers out there! I’ve used it for 3 different novels now and no complaints. ### 5/5 — Beautiful app *2018-10-26* The app is beautifully designed. A must for every writer! ### 5/5 — Love it *2017-09-21, version 3.0.1* I have pro and as an author I can keep up with my daily goals ### 5/5 — Love! *2017-03-29, version 3.0.1* I have several books published and this app helped me. It kept me honest. :-) ### 5/5 — Great for goal-tracking *2016-12-30, version 3.0.1* This is one of my favourite iPad apps (currently running it on iOS 10.1.1 on an iPad Air 2, where it works perfectly). Love that I can have multiple projects on the go, and the reminders are a nice touch. As another user mentioned, a pause function would be wonderful as I sometimes get interrupted when working. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*