# Bits vs Proofreader AI Grammar Checker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Proofreader AI Grammar Checker at 3.3K against Bits's 228. Proofreader AI Grammar Checker also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Bits's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bits sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Proofreader AI Grammar Checker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bits against 4.7 for Proofreader AI Grammar Checker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proofreader AI Grammar Checker has 3.3K ratings behind it against 228, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bits's written reviews are positive against 65% of Proofreader AI Grammar Checker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bits | Proofreader AI Grammar Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465/reviews) | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proofreader-ai-grammar-checker/id1494119626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 228 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 263 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amitay Tweeto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472984883) | [BlueSoar SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493410779) |

## What reviewers say

### Bits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465)

This app helps professional stand-up comedians organize their writing process. Quickly capture ideas, add notes, build and reorder sets, and use on-stage mode for performances. Organize jokes with labels and track their status.

**Highlights:** Quickly capture joke ideas, Add detailed notes to each bit, Build and reorder performance sets, On-stage mode for live shows, Organize bits with custom labels, Track bit status (draft, done, gold), Estimate and time bit performance

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📝 Excellent for organizing comedy bits and sets
- ⏱️ Built-in time tracking for jokes
- 🎯 Comedy gym feature with daily writing prompts
- 🏷️ Flexible labeling and categorization system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall implementation frustrates long-time free users
- 🔒 Data deletion for non-paying users feels like ransomware
- 🐛 Sync issues between desktop and mobile platforms
- 🗑️ Unexpected data loss and material deletion
- 📱 Web version needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to save edits and loses material
- Cross-platform synchronization not working properly
- Entire joke libraries deleted without warning
- Writing streak counter resets unexpectedly
- Bits randomly dropped from sets

**Requested features**

- Font size adjustment for visually impaired users
- Better web version functionality
- iPad-optimized version
- Dark mode option
- Ability to record and playback jokes


### Proofreader AI Grammar Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proofreader-ai-grammar-checker/id1494119626)

Enhance your writing with an AI-powered keyboard and assistant. Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and improve clarity and style. Generate text, rewrite sentences, and expand your vocabulary anywhere you type.

**Highlights:** AI Keyboard with one-tap proofreading, Advanced grammar, spelling, and punctuation checker, AI rewriting and paraphrasing, Text generation and vocabulary enhancement, Style and clarity improvements, Translator and dictionary

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proofreader Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Proofreader Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Proofreader Pro | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| Proofreader Pro | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Proofreader Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Proofreader Pro | $47.99 | per year |
| Proofreader Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful grammar and writing suggestions
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Affordable alternative to Grammarly
- 👍 Explains why changes are suggested
- 💡 Useful for non-native English speakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes misses errors
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔍 Subscription required for full features
- 🐛 Issues with pasting text into other apps
- 🐛 Struggles with specialized/foreign names

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- Unexpected charges during free trials
- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect grammar/spelling corrections

**Requested features**

- Keyboard integration for easier use
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy and consistency
- Desktop/browser extension version
- Better handling of creative/informal writing styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bits free?

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

### Is Proofreader AI Grammar Checker free?

Proofreader AI Grammar Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bits or Proofreader AI Grammar Checker?

Bits and Proofreader AI Grammar Checker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 228 and 3.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Bits or Proofreader AI Grammar Checker have ads?

Neither Bits nor Proofreader AI Grammar Checker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bits or Proofreader AI Grammar Checker?

Bits ships an update fortnightly, and Proofreader AI Grammar Checker fortnightly. Most recently, Bits was updated on August 21, 2026 and Proofreader AI Grammar Checker on September 23, 2026.

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