# WriteOn Lite

> Mobile writing app for novels and stories with progress tracking and goal setting. (iPhone/iPad app by Pink Zombie Studios Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon-lite/id928746801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pink Zombie Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559742330)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon-lite/id928746801/reviews.md

## What is WriteOn Lite?

WriteOn Lite lets writers use their iPhone or iPad to write their novel, short story, or other writing project and track their progress at the same time. Notebook computer too heavy to lug around? Want to write a scene or chapter while you're out and about sans computer? Have unexpected down time while waiting on someone else? Going to a write-in after work or school and don't have the room to lug your notebook computer? Writing on the go has never been easier!

Whether you're writing flash fiction or a novel,  on your own or as part of a challenge like NaNoWriMo or the 3-Day Novel Contest, WriteOn Lite can handle your writing needs. Have multiple writing projects going on at the same time? No problem! Have multiple writing projects each with many chapters? Still no problem!

But that's not all! WriteOn Lite lets you track your writing progress on each project. Name your project, set a target date and a  target word count and the app will calculate how many days you have left until your target date and how many words you need to write each day to meet your goal. The statistics screen tells you at a glance how much you've written, how many days you've written, how many words you wrote each day on average, and the percentage complete for your project.

WriteOn Lite also lets you see all the word count for each individual chapter for your project on the Chapters screen. See at a glance which chapter may need beefing up, or which chapter can use a bit of trimming :)

Want to send a copy of your project to your friend or loved one? Go right ahead and send it via email! Tweet about your daily writing progress. Or post on Facebook with your daily word count. Keep your various social streams informed. Rub your progress in their faces even!

WriteOn Lite also has an option which allows you to switch between customizable day and night modes. You can set the text colour and the background colour you want for each mode and switch to the appropriate one - for instance, when you're working at night while a loved one sleeps next to you. 

Additionally, WriteOn Lite allows you to backup all your projects via e-mail, to DropBox or any other iOS app which supports receiving data from another app. You can later restore these backups by simply tapping on the attachment on e-mail or selecting the backup file in another app and selecting the option to open the file in WriteOn. Your writing projects are always safe with WriteOn!

WriteOn Lite is ad-supported, but has the same functionality as the paid version. If you don't like the ads, there's a one-time in-app purchase which allows you to remove all ads from the app forever!

## Key features

- Novel and short story writing
- Progress tracking
- Daily word count goals
- Chapter word count breakdown
- Social media sharing
- Customizable day/night modes
- Project backup and restore

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon-lite/id928746801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best writing app ever!♥️🧡💛💚💙💕

*2024-03-24, version 3.0.1*

I am a writer, and I’ve had so many writing apps, but none of them worked! But then I tried WriteOnLite, and everything was okay! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 4/5 — Love

*2020-10-21, version 3.0.1*

I really enjoy this app. It’s super easy to use, I appreciate that it has where I can separate it by chapters as well as the break down for my goals. But since the last update the ads are supppper overwhelming. Everytime you do anything that’s not actually typing a chapter there’s a million pop ups and I completely understand this it the free version and that there will be ads but not to the point it starts ruining the overall experience. But I would definitely still recommend this app to any writer.

### 5/5 — Amazing app!

*2020-05-13*

This is an amazing app and I love it.  It is amazing to organise you writing and it also has a word count! You can make targets too! I highly recommend for anyone who wants to write a book!

### 5/5 — I’m actually really impressed!

*2019-03-05, version 1.4.1*

This looked like an unsupported, crappy app when I first looked at it, but, of course, another lesson of ‘don’t judge a book maybe it’s cover’. This app is PERFECT for writing school work, books, and/or articles. The one thing I would fix is the fact that I can’t use italics, bold, or underline like I am with other apps. Other than that, this is a REALLY good app and I would recommend this to anyone who writes anything!! :)

### 5/5 — BEST APP SO FAR

*2018-05-05, version 1.4.1*

I’m going bonanzas. This app is amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it. I could tell this was “The App” from the start. I totally recommend it if you’re a normal person who wants to write a long story. 
     Some authors can be picky about fonts, italics, underlined words, all of that. I’m not. Once again, this app is crucial for beginners like me. 
     So learn what type of author you are, jot down some notes, and download WriteOn Lite.

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2015-08-05, version 1.1*

Yes finally working writing app! thank you ;-)

### 5/5 — Don't Know How

*2014-12-23, version 1.1*

It's a good app if you like the simple style. Although I do prefer rich features such as bolding, italicizing, underling, etc. I think this is fine the way it is (and because it's not meant to be like that). Somehow this app managed to get me out of a terrible yearly long writer's block. I've done everything I could think of to get rid of it and so far this app somehow helped. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about WriteOn Lite

### What kind of writing projects can I manage with WriteOn Lite?

WriteOn Lite is designed for various writing projects, including novels, short stories, and flash fiction. It can handle multiple projects simultaneously, each with numerous chapters.

### How does WriteOn Lite help me track my writing progress?

You can set a target word count and a target date for each project. The app then calculates your daily writing goal and displays statistics like words written per day, days written, and project completion percentage.

### Can I share my writing progress with others using WriteOn Lite?

Yes, WriteOn Lite allows you to share your daily writing progress and word count via email, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also send copies of your project to friends or loved ones through email.

### Does WriteOn Lite offer customization for writing environments?

Yes, WriteOn Lite features customizable day and night modes. You can adjust text and background colors to suit your preference, which is particularly useful for writing at night.

### How can I back up my writing projects in WriteOn Lite?

WriteOn Lite supports backing up your projects via email, Dropbox, or any other iOS app that can receive data. You can easily restore these backups by opening the attachment or selecting the backup file in another compatible app.

### Is WriteOn Lite available on multiple devices?

WriteOn Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It allows you to write and manage your projects conveniently on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is WriteOn Lite updated?

The latest version of WriteOn Lite is 3.0.2, and it was last updated on March 26, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

### What is the age rating for WriteOn Lite?

WriteOn Lite has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content that would be inappropriate for younger audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2025-03-26

* Updated for the latest Xcode and iOS

### 3.0.1 — 2020-10-21

* Removed banner ads to reclaim screen space
* Fixed ad display/interval issues
* Fixed issues with the chapter list display on iPad
* Fixed issue with backup restoration not working correctly

### 3.0 — 2020-10-14

* Switched to an ad-supported model with full functionality equivalent to the WriteOn paid version
* Added ability to remove ads via a one-time in-app purchase
* Added ability to create backups similar to the paid version
* Added ability to work with more than one project
* Fixed some color issues with day/night mode

### 2.1 — 2020-09-16

Updates for iOS 14

### 2.0 — 2019-10-19

* Added ability to do basic text formatting - bold, italic, underline
* Added a feature where chapters you delete are not removed from the app but are instead sent to trash so that you can restore later
* Added an extracts feature where you can extract text from one chapter to be pasted into another
* Updated for the latest iOS version
* Various bug fixes and improvements

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