Comparison

Edit vs Words Counter Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Edit

This app provides a minimalist scratchpad for quick notes and drafts, functioning like a single sheet of paper. It ensures your text remains accessible and offers simple export options. Designed for speed and ease of use, it's ideal for capturing fleeting thoughts.

Highlights
  • Single page scratchpad
  • Instant return to writing
  • One-touch select all
  • Export via Share Sheet
  • Word and character count
Features
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Edit is a super fast scratchpad for your thoughts, drafts, and notes. Think of it as a single sheet of paper, not a notebook. There's no document storage, because whatever you leave in Edit will be there when you get back. Once you're done writing, you can send or save your text to anywhere in iOS via the Share Sheet. What's in the box? * One page Return instantly to what you were writing. * One-touch select all Effortlessly clear the page to start fresh. * Export Send your text to anywhere in iOS. * Word and character count Know how much you've written. I've intentionally kept Edit simple so it stays fast and easy to maintain. The other benefit of this simplicity is that Edit should continue to run without issue on iOS devices for years to come. Because of that, I'm slapping a 10-year good faith guarantee on Edit's general availability. Should there come a time over the next decade where I'm unable to update Edit to run on the latest version of iOS, I'll open source the code for anyone to download and run themselves. Happy writing, K.Q. @Dreger

About

Words Counter Plus

This writing tool provides real-time text statistics like word count, character count, and sentence count as you type. It also offers features for tracking word goals, analyzing word frequency, and estimating reading time, all within a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time text analysis
  • Reading and speaking time estimation
  • Word goal tracker
  • Word frequency analysis
  • Save and revisit work
  • Full screen focus mode
Features
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Word Counter is a fast, beautiful writing tool that gives you real-time text statistics as you type. Whether you're a student checking an essay's word count, a blogger optimizing article length, or a professional writer tracking daily word goals — Word Counter delivers instant, accurate results with zero distractions. • REAL-TIME TEXT ANALYSIS See your word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count update live as you type. No buttons to press, no waiting — just type and watch the stats flow. • READING & SPEAKING TIME Instantly know how long your text takes to read or speak aloud. Perfect for preparing presentations, speeches, podcasts, or timed assignments. Adjust words-per-minute speed in settings to match your audience. • WORD GOAL TRACKER Set a daily or per-project word goal and watch your progress bar fill up in real time. Stay motivated and build a consistent writing habit with clear visual feedback. • WORD FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Discover your most-used words with a visual keyword frequency chart. Identify repetition, find overused words, and improve your writing variety at a glance. • WRITING INSIGHTS Get smart metrics like average word length and average sentence length. Understand your writing style and readability without needing a separate tool. • SAVE & REVISIT YOUR WORK Save any text to your local history with a custom title and timestamp. Load previous entries anytime to continue editing or review past work. All data stays on your device — your writing is always private. • FULL SCREEN FOCUS MODE Eliminate distractions with a single tap. Full screen mode hides all stats and tools so you can focus purely on writing. Tap again to bring everything back. • CUSTOMIZABLE EDITOR Choose your preferred font type (System, Serif, Monospaced, or Rounded) and adjust font size for maximum comfort. Your editor, your way. • QUICK ACTIONS TOOLBAR Clear, copy, share, or save your text with one tap. The floating toolbar keeps essential actions within easy reach. • TAP-TO-COPY RESULTS Need a specific stat? Just tap any result card to instantly copy the value to your clipboard. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Clean, minimal card-based interface • Full dark mode support • Smooth animations throughout • Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) • No ads, no subscriptions, no account required • Works completely offline • No third-party dependencies — your data never leaves your device Word Counter is the only writing companion you need. Download now and start writing with clarity. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Edit3 screens
Words Counter Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Edit at every 4 days against Words Counter Plus's every 21 months. Edit also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Edit costs $1.99 and Words Counter Plus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edit ships an update every 4 days, Words Counter Plus every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Edit versus Words Counter Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEditWords Counter Plus
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK.Q. DregerHeng Jia Liang

Customer experience

Edit

All ratings51 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative2.6%

Words Counter Plus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Edit

No in-app purchases

None

Words Counter Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edit free?
Edit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Words Counter Plus free?
Words Counter Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Edit or Words Counter Plus have ads?
Neither Edit nor Words Counter Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edit or Words Counter Plus?
Edit ships an update every 4 days, and Words Counter Plus every 21 months. Most recently, Edit was updated on September 28, 2026 and Words Counter Plus on September 29, 2026.

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