Narrative vs Text Timer & Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Narrative
This app provides a distraction-free writing environment with a sleek interface and advanced editing tools. It offers seamless project synchronization across devices and robust security features. Goal-setting and customizable options enhance the creative process for writers of all levels.
- Distraction-free writing environment
- Seamless project synchronization
- Precision editing tools
- Word count goals and progress tracking
- Import/export in multiple formats
- Customizable fonts
- Flexible notes system
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How do you like to write? Do you curl up on your sofa with your iPad, sit at a proper desk with a laptop and coffee, or draft on the go with your iPhone? You never know when you might have a great idea! Narrative gives you a calm, focused space to write, wherever you are. • Sync across your devices Your work saves as you type, and syncs to the cloud in real time. It works offline too, syncing again once you're back on a network. • A focused writing environment A clean, minimalist interface with focus mode, dark mode, and customizable fonts. No pop-ups, no productivity pressure — just room to think. • Proofreading that respects your voice Grammar, spelling, and style checks across multiple languages. It highlights issues and makes suggestions — but you decide what to use and what to ignore. Bend the rules however you like. • Word count goals and progress tracking Set goals and watch your progress build, one word at a time. Small, steady motivation for finishing what you start. • Notes alongside your writing Attach notes to your whole project or individual chapters, right next to the page you're working on. • Private, even on a shared device Sign out, and your writing is removed from the device. Sign back in on any device, and it's downloaded fresh from the cloud. Handy if it's not just your eyes that get access to your phone. • Import and export freely Bring existing work in from DOCX or TXT. Export in DOCX, TXT, or EPUB whenever you're ready to share. • Real help, from a real person Need a hand — or just fancy a chat? Our in-app help is a person, not a bot. Start with a free 14-day trial, then keep writing on a free plan or subscribe for unlimited access. Whether you're deep in a novel, shaping short stories, or just getting started — Narrative was made with you in mind. • Contact Us: We love feedback! Please feel free to get in touch using the in-app help chatbox, or email: hello@gonarrative.app • Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy policy https://gonarrative.app/privacy.html
Text Timer & Counter
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Text Timer is a fast and simple tool for calculating text duration, word count, and character count. The app helps you quickly estimate text size and understand how long it may take to voice or read it. All key data is shown clearly and without extra steps. Features: • calculate text duration in seconds • count words • count characters • adjust speaking pace • edit text directly on the main screen • use a separate text editor for more comfortable editing The main workflow is simple: paste your text, choose the pace, and get the result instantly. Text Timer is useful for voice actors, script writers, sound engineers, editors, and anyone who needs a quick text-size estimate. The app and timing algorithms are developed by Diktorov.net.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Timer & Counter at none against Narrative's 3. Narrative's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Narrative sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Text Timer & Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Narrative | Text Timer & Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Muhleder | Lapochka Yevhen |
In-app purchases
Narrative
- Narrative Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Narrative Monthly$4.991 Month
- Narrative Annual$47.991 Year
Text Timer & Counter
No in-app purchases
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