# Write About This

> Elementary writing app with image and voice prompts for creative composition. (iPhone/iPad app by RSA Group, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-about-this/id601375313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RSA Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/601375316)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-about-this/id601375313/reviews.md

## What is Write About This?

#1 daily writing app in the elementary grades! Endless student engagement with 175 included images, 375 text+voice prompts, OR customize with your own pictures. Kick-start all writing genres and watch reluctant writers soar! Write About This is a creation platform trusted on millions of classroom devices to gets kids writing!

“Top Pick” for Elementary School Writing from Common Sense Education!

REVIEWS:

“Editor’s Choice!” “Outstanding” “Great for a very wide range of ages and abilities..a highly useful and flexible tool for home or classroom to encourage children to write.” -BestAppsforKids.com

“The beauty of this app is its ease of use and endless opportunities for creative writing.” -BridgingApps

“Making writing fun again... an ‘A’! For any parent who may have a child who is needing extra practice in writing, I highly suggest this app.” -TeachersAppReview.com

“Versatile and easy to use for kids of many ages. The pictures are engaging and show diversity; the prompts get kids thinking critically and creatively.” -Common Sense Education

WHAT EDUCATORS SAY:

“I couldn’t get students to stop writing at the end of the day!” - Rebecca Wildman, 4th Grade Teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator

“Very intuitive...an embodiment of the Universal Design for Learning principles” -Kit Hard, Instructional Tech Supervisor

“Write About This is always my Writing Center activity. A great feature is the ability for students to record themselves reading their writing.” -Pam Craig, Second Grade Teacher

“An excellent app to use for developing writing and fluency skills with students.” -Karen Bosch, K-8 Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator

“With an intuitive layout, this app provides a variety of  tools for customizing pictures, recording prompts, recording ideas, writing and publishing ideas.” Carol Leynse Harpold, Assistive Technology Expert

See how hundreds of classrooms use Write About This: storify.com/WriteAboutThis/in-the-classroom

Full version includes:

**ALL CORE GENRES
An easy way for students to compose and publish writing across the curriculum, including Opinion, Narrative, Expository and Literature Response!

**AMAZING COMBINATION OF IMAGES AND PROMPTS
Carefully selected and written by teachers, all 175 images and 375 prompts are interesting and appropriate!

**FAST PHOTO+WRITING
NEW in 2017: Quick Write Gallery saves time by providing 50 safe and popular image catalysts to accompany stories, poems, journals or reflections!

**SIMPLE DIGITAL PUBLISHING AND APP SMASHING
Download work to the Camera Roll, share by email or use the Open-In feature to send to other apps (.JPG, .PDF or .MOV)! 

**VOICE RECORDING FOR IMPROVING AND CELEBRATING WRITING
Authors can add a voice recording with their work to publish a personalized writing video! Also great during editing and revising to listen to how the writing sounds!

**OPEN-ENDED CREATIVITY
Quick Write button gets kids publishing immediately– perfect for when they have an idea and a photo to use (no prompt needed)!

**CREATE STUDENT PORTFOLIOS
Author Profiles include a custom avatar and unique default email for individualized sharing with parents and saved work can be filtered by author (great for shared devices)!

**CUSTOM PROMPTS
Use your photos, ideas and voice to spark student writing responses about a classroom or school event, a book from class, a science experiment… anything! 

**FLEXIBILITY TO FIT EVERY LEARNER
Voice & Level options (3 per image) based on learning theory and real classroom experience! English Language Learners greatly benefit from voice recording and playback!

**WORKS WITH ANY NUMBER OF DEVICES
From single teacher iPads, to carts, to 1:1...educators are using the app to meet their unique needs to engage students and improve writing!

**EASY AND ACCESSIBLE
Search visual content based on interest, curriculum, season or theme. Kids as young as 5 use the app independently. 

What will your students write about? Visit our Learning Hub at WriteAboutApp.com/blog

## Key features

- 175+ included images
- 375+ text and voice prompts
- Customizable with own pictures
- Supports multiple writing genres
- Voice recording for writing
- Digital publishing and sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-about-this/id601375313/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Write about is a great app!

*2023-08-15*

write About is a great app for kids over 7 it can help your child learn to type and spell I recumend this app to all!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-05-07, version 4.1*

Just downloaded the app and the “back” button doesn’t work once you’re in an image to write. The voice recording also doesn’t seem to save anywhere. Very buggy.

### 3/5 — Ad for App in App

*2016-11-16, version 3.91*

I like all the features in this app. My biggest complaint is how large the app tagline is on a saved document. It looks like an advertisement. I wouldn't expect to see such a tacky tagline on a paid app.

### 4/5 — Great Teaching Tool

*2016-05-21, version 3.91*

This app is versatile, motivating and really productive for generating written work. Using keyboarding, voice, sharing features and a wonderful variety of engaging prompts!

### 5/5 — App

*2016-03-26, version 3.91*

Great app.  You can choose one of three levels of questions...thought provoking!

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2015-12-08, version 3.9*

This app provides so many options for kiddos. I have used it with second and third graders and they all have enjoyed creating stories!!!

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2015-01-19, version 3.7*

As an elementary school librarian, I work with all students in K-5, and co-teach with classroom teachers. We have found that this app, along with Tell About This have been very beneficial for our students in determining whether or not they can follow a prompt. It works with all grade levels due to the audio feature available for younger students. We create custom prompts that support our State learning targets. These can include all subject areas. They are great to add to student e-portfolios and quickly & easily share with parents so they can see what their children are accomplishing.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2015-01-07, version 3.7*

I got this app to fight writers block, I loved that there were multiple kinds of prompts, but none of them differ. I do not get random ones based off of animals, I get the same each time. Please don't waste you money on this crap.

### 5/5 — Write About and Amazing app

*2014-07-31*

This would be the best app I have. Such a wonderful inspiration to get children writing, especially boys. I love the way ypu can Customise it too.

### 4/5 — Great app except....

*2014-07-16, version 3.3*

This is a great writing app. It provides pictures and prompts. The only issue I have had with the app is you can not save unfinished work. When you exit the app and save your writing you can not edit your writings later.

## Frequently asked questions about Write About This

### What is the primary function of Write About This?

Write About This is designed to engage elementary students in writing by providing a wide range of images and prompts. It aims to make writing fun and accessible across different genres.

### How does Write About This help students improve their writing?

The app offers diverse prompts and images to spark creativity, supports various writing genres, and includes a voice recording feature. This allows students to hear their writing, aiding in editing and fluency development.

### Can I use my own images with Write About This?

Yes, Write About This allows you to customize the experience by using your own pictures in addition to the 175 included images. This offers even more personalized writing opportunities.

### What writing genres does Write About This cover?

Write About This supports composition and publishing across the curriculum, including Opinion, Narrative, Expository, and Literature Response genres. It provides a comprehensive platform for various writing tasks.

### How can students share their work from Write About This?

Students can easily share their creations by downloading work to the Camera Roll, sending it via email, or using the 'Open-In' feature to send to other compatible apps. Supported formats include .JPG, .PDF, and .MOV.

### What is the age rating for Write About This?

Write About This is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for a wide range of elementary school students. Its intuitive design and engaging content cater to younger learners as well.

### How often is Write About This updated?

The app was last updated on January 9, 2022, with version 4.2. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential for new features or improvements.

### What is the price of Write About This?

Write About This is a paid application, available for $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all core features and content without additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2022-01-09

Resolved bugs and compatibility with iOS 15.

### 4.1 — 2017-03-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- New look and feel!
- More choices for open-ended writing with 50 added images in the new Quick Write Gallery!
- New share feature for sending write abouts to other apps!

### 4.0 — 2017-03-07

- New look and feel!
- More choices for open-ended writing with 50 added images in the new Quick Write Gallery!
- New share feature for sending write abouts to other apps!

### 3.91 — 2016-01-04

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.9 — 2015-05-21

Resolved edit button displaying on exported Write Abouts.  Resolved Quick Write title not saving.  Resolved share by email video bug.  Fixed audio being lost when re-saving a previous Write About.

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## More apps by RSA Group, LLC

- [Tell About This](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tell-about-this/id781841086)
- [Write About This - NZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-about-this-nz/id911361517)

All apps by RSA Group, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/601375316

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