# Permanote vs Stratword

The clearest difference is rating: Stratword at 4.4 against Permanote's 3.5. Stratword also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (97 vs 4). Permanote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Permanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stratword holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stratword has 97 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Permanote's written reviews are positive against 47% of Stratword's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Permanote ships an update every 10 months, Stratword every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Permanote | Stratword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738/reviews) | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screenplay & Script Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175555980) | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) |

## What reviewers say

### Permanote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738)

This app allows writers to organize ideas and edit text files directly within Dropbox, synchronizing across devices. It offers a distraction-free writing environment and extensive customization options, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Dropbox file synchronization, Customizable macro key strip, Distraction-free writing mode, Multiple file preview formats, TextExpander support, Customizable themes and fonts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


### Stratword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099)

This app provides a mobile screenwriting studio to help users write, format, and develop their screenplays from start to finish. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, with cloud syncing to a web editor for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Step-by-Step Story Engine, Deep Character Development, Industry-Standard Formatting, Seamless Cloud Sync, Web Editor Integration, Unlimited Screenplays (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratword Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Editor Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Stratword Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coverage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Permanote free?

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

### Is Stratword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Permanote or Stratword?

Stratword is rated higher. Permanote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stratword averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do Permanote or Stratword have ads?

Both Permanote and Stratword show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Permanote or Stratword?

Permanote ships an update every 10 months, and Stratword every 5 weeks. Most recently, Permanote was updated on September 11, 2026 and Stratword on September 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.*