# Bits vs Writing Space

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bits at 78% against Writing Space's 44%. Bits also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Writing Space's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 229) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bits sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

Bits holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Space has 1.6K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Bits's written reviews are positive against 44% of Writing Space's.

Bits ships an update fortnightly, Writing Space monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bits | Writing Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 229 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 43.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amitay Tweeto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472984883) | [Mealico LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532841768) |

## 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


### 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 Bits free?

Bits 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, Bits or Writing Space?

Bits is rated higher. Bits averages 4.7 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Writing Space averages 4.4 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Bits or Writing Space have ads?

Neither Bits nor Writing Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bits or Writing Space?

Bits ships an update fortnightly, and Writing Space monthly. Most recently, Bits was updated on October 24, 2026 and Writing Space on October 27, 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.*