# Writer! vs Writing Space

The clearest difference is rating: Writing Space at 4.5 against Writer!'s 4.0. Writing Space also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 118) and review sentiment (44% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writer! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Writing Space sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Writing Space holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Space has 1.5K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Writer!'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Writing Space's.

Writer! ships an update every 4 weeks, Writing Space monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writer! | Writing Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writer/id1419254875/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Binary Kitchen, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779830) | [Mealico LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532841768) |

## What reviewers say

### Writer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writer/id1419254875)

This application provides a straightforward platform for writing and organizing your thoughts. It allows users to manage entries with tags and folders, search content, and export their work. Customize your writing experience with various themes and accent colors.

**Highlights:** Simple user interface, Organize with tags and folders, Search entries by content or tags, Export entries, Light and dark themes, Customizable accent colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Writing Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998)

This app is a distraction-free word processor designed for writers. It offers customizable themes, rich formatting, and progress tracking to help users finish projects faster. Share or publish your work online with ease.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing mode, Customizable themes and templates, Rich text formatting options, Progress tracking with word count, Automatic backups and cloud sync, Inline notes for thoughts, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Discounted Full Access | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Full Access | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Full Access | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized writing
- 👍 Customizable book covers and fonts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Inability to access or recover lost work
- 👎 Limited free chapters
- 👎 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upgrade
- Chapters and writing disappearing
- Inability to type after using backspace
- Bluetooth keyboard compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/export files
- Implement cursor movement and text selection
- Integrate grammar/spelling checks
- Allow more than 5 free chapters
- Add option to share/publish stories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writer! free?

Writer! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Writing Space free?

Writing Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Writer! or Writing Space?

Writing Space is rated higher. Writer! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Writing Space averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Writer! or Writing Space have ads?

Neither Writer! nor Writing Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writer! or Writing Space?

Writer! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Writing Space monthly. Most recently, Writer! was updated on July 5, 2026 and Writing Space on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*