# Bits vs Lowdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lowdown at none against Bits's 16. Lowdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Bits's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (228 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bits sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lowdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lowdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bits has 228 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bits ships an update fortnightly, Lowdown every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bits | Lowdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowdown-for-brewers/id1521703180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 263 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Amitay Tweeto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472984883) | [LOWDOWN, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521703182) |

## 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


### Lowdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lowdown-for-brewers/id1521703180)

Manage brewery operations directly from your iPhone. This app allows you to view and update your to-do list, edit brew sheets in real-time, and scan kegs. It's the mobile extension of a comprehensive brewery management system.

**Highlights:** View To-Do list, Update brew sheets, Scan kegs, Real-time updates, Brewery operations management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bits free?

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

### Is Lowdown free?

Lowdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bits or Lowdown?

Lowdown is rated higher. Bits averages 4.7 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Lowdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bits or Lowdown have ads?

Neither Bits nor Lowdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bits or Lowdown?

Bits ships an update fortnightly, and Lowdown every 11 months. Most recently, Bits was updated on August 21, 2026 and Lowdown on June 21, 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.*