Comparison

WriterDuet vs Hora

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

Head to head
About

WriterDuet

This intuitive screenwriting software offers real-time collaboration and powerful features for writers on the go. Its user-friendly interface allows for instant writing, with robust tools for outlining, reporting, and revision management. Secure and industry-standard, it ensures your work is always saved and accessible.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline mode
  • Card outliner
  • Revision drafts
  • Automatic statistics
  • Export from any point
Features
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A simple and intuitive interface lets you dive into writing instantly on the go or as you lay in bed and stare at your phone screen (check out dark editor if that's you). While we've focused on ease of use for mobile, we also haven't restricted you from taking advantage of all of the power that WriterDuet has to offer on other platforms. So go wild! Industry-standard, secure, and intuitive screenwriting software. Features: • Real-time collaboration between users and devices • Smart line types and one-touch icons • Auto-save • Card outliner • Export from any point in history • Offline mode • Filter by line type or with custom tags • Scene & Location, Character Reports • Automatic statistics • Revision Drafts and Auto-Snapshots Testimonials: "WriterDuet is the most intuitive, most user-friendly scriptwriting software I’ve ever used.” – Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) “WriterDuet helped me escape Final Draft. Being web-based gives me the flexibility to write anywhere on any system. And I never have to worry about crashes and lost hours of work ever again. ... I recommend it to every other screenwriter I meet.” – Christopher Ford (SpiderMan: Homecoming, Robot & Frank) “The app saves my whole thought process for me. On top of that, these guys are iterating the app so fast, they're running circles around the industry leader. WriterDuet definitely feels like the future.” – Andy Bobrow (Community, Malcolm in the Middle, Last Man On Earth) "WriterDuet combines instinct and user-friendliness for a unique and exhilarating way for writers to collaborate, whether in real-time or in non-synchronized work. It has features that are vital for teamwork in scriptwriting. It's a meticulously-created gem, and a must-have for collaborations" - Jim Uhls (Fight Club) “Do yourself a favor and use WriterDuet.” – Alisha Brophy & Scott Miles (Nicholl Fellowship 2014 winners, White Girl Problems)

About

Hora

Features
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Hora - World Time shows you the time in multiple zones on a widget in your Home screen. Create one or more widgets, make them big or small, and see at a glance what is the time difference from the place you're at. Hora - World Time does not have ads or subscriptions, just a one-time payment. - Create multiple clocks with custom names for easy identification - Choose which clock will appear in widgets - Add widgets to the Home screen, to Stand By mode and to the Lock Screen (Circular, Rectangle and Inline widgets supported)

Screenshots

WriterDuet4 screens
Hora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WriterDuet at Free against Hora's $1.99. WriterDuet also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

WriterDuet is free to download; Hora costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WriterDuet ships an update every 2 months, Hora every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WriterDuet versus Hora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriterDuetHora
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.1 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWriterDuet Inc.Alexandre Casino

Bugs and requests

WriterDuet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Disappearing text and formatting errors
  • Inability to access or export projects
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode support
  • Improved mobile app optimization
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with other writing tools
  • Expanded template and formatting options

Hora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WriterDuet

No in-app purchases

None

Hora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WriterDuet free?
WriterDuet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hora free?
Hora costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WriterDuet or Hora have ads?
Neither WriterDuet nor Hora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WriterDuet or Hora?
WriterDuet ships an update every 2 months, and Hora every 6 months. Most recently, WriterDuet was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hora on October 5, 2026.

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