Comparison

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro vs Grambo

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

Head to head
About

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

Instantly convert and count characters, words, and UTF8 words from copied text. Offers a built-in editor for further modifications and seamless sharing to other applications. Supports all languages with an accurate UTF8 word count engine.

Highlights
  • Automatic plain text output
  • Integrated plain text editor
  • One-touch sharing to other apps
  • Character, word, and UTF8 word counting
  • Supports all languages
  • Accurate UTF8 word count engine
Features
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Convert all plain text from whatever you copied and count the character and words at the same time! Features: v1.21 - automatic output of plain text with even no need to touch the interface of the app - equipped with a plain text editor for further editing - text can be quickly shared with other apps with one-touch - not only the characters but also the words and UTF8 words will be counted and attached - all languages supported (please use the UTF8 number instead of word for some languages) - very accurate UTF8 word count engine for any Unicode character language users v1.21 -> v1.22 - fine-tuning, app size reduced - animation changed v1.22 -> v1.24 - all deprecated code rewritten v1.24 -> v1.27 - All deprecated code corrected for iOS15 and up - App interface modified: share button's size & image - System menu implemented: Technical Support, Rate Me, More From Us - App display name modified from "Plain Text Pro + Word Counter" to "Word Counter + Plain Text Pro" - App information updated for the new 13+/16+/18+ age-rating system Instructions basic mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app) 4. open another app and Paste the plain text Instructions professional mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. touch the button "Copy back to clipboard" 4. do further editing on the editor (the keyboard can be dismissed when you touch outside the editor) 5. choose what word count information be added to the end of the plain text, character, word, and UTF8 6. touch the Share button to share out or if you only need the plain text in the clipboard to paste, jump to the next step 7. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app)

About

Grambo

Enhance your writing with an AI-powered assistant that checks grammar, spelling, and tone across 90+ languages. Improve clarity and fluency for emails, documents, and messages in seconds.

Highlights
  • AI grammar and spelling correction
  • Sentence rewriting and improvement
  • Professional, casual, and formal tone options
  • Support for 90+ languages
  • Cloud-based AI corrections
  • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support
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Grambo is an AI-powered writing and grammar assistant designed to help you write clearly, professionally, and confidently across 90+ languages. Whether you're writing emails, social media posts, professional documents, messages, or everyday conversations, Grambo helps you improve grammar, clarity, tone, and fluency in seconds. FEATURES • AI grammar and spelling correction • Rewrite and improve sentences instantly • Professional, casual, and formal tone options • Support for 90+ languages • AI-powered cloud corrections • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support • Fast and clean writing experience • Smart multilingual writing assistance SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A Grambo subscription is required to access the app's AI-powered writing features, including BYOK functionality. The monthly subscription includes a 7-day free trial for eligible users. Subscription options are displayed within the app prior to purchase. PERFECT FOR • Students • Professionals • Content creators • Businesses • Multilingual users • Everyday communication Write smarter with Grambo. Privacy Policy: https://gramboapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro3 screens
Grambo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grambo at Free against Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's $0.99. Grambo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 29 months). Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Grambo is free to download; Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99 up front. Grambo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Word Counter + Plain Text Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Word Counter + Plain Text Pro against 5.0 for Grambo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro ships an update every 29 months, Grambo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro versus Grambo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Counter + Plain Text ProGrambo
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiulong ZhaoMuhammed Sabeen

In-app purchases

None

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Grambo

Subscriptions1
  • Grambo Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Grambo Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Word Counter + Plain Text Pro free?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grambo free?
Grambo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or Grambo?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro and Grambo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or Grambo have ads?
Neither Word Counter + Plain Text Pro nor Grambo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or Grambo?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro ships an update every 29 months, and Grambo every 3 days. Most recently, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grambo on October 31, 2026.

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