# Write a Book vs Ivorleaf 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ivorleaf 2 at 100% against Write a Book's 53%. Ivorleaf 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Write a Book's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write a Book sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ivorleaf 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ivorleaf 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write a Book has 201 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Write a Book's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ivorleaf 2's.

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, Ivorleaf 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write a Book | Ivorleaf 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-book-writing-wizard/id1511381305/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivorleaf-2/id1616644642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [yoav fael](https://appshunter.io/developer/977976268) | [Ivor Co, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575248528) |

## What reviewers say

### Write a Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-book-writing-wizard/id1511381305)

This app provides a structured program to guide aspiring authors through the entire book writing process. It breaks down complex steps into manageable lessons, offering tips on plot, structure, writing, motivation, and even publishing.

**Highlights:** Structured writing program, Plot and structure guidance, Daily word count goals, Motivation tips, Publisher guide, Finishing strategies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Write a Book Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Write a book Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful information and tips
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Good for aspiring writers
- 👍 Useful for planning stories
- 👍 Good for taking notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Cannot actually write a book
- 👎 Technical errors and poor grammar
- 👎 Annoying background music
- 👎 App does not save work
- 👎 Privacy policy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App does not save work
- Technical errors in intro language
- Text size is minuscule
- Ads are distracting and intrusive
- Ads get stuck on screen

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off music
- Adjustable font size
- Blank page for normal writing
- Ability to actually write a book within the app
- Remove ads or offer an ad-free option


### Ivorleaf 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivorleaf-2/id1616644642)

Access and stream a vast library of open textbooks across various subjects. Highlight, annotate, and cite your reading materials. Share and discover user-generated educational resources.

**Highlights:** Stream open textbooks, Search by ISBN, Author, Subject, Title, Cite in MLA & APA format, Highlight and annotate, Save to library, Share user-generated resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write a Book free?

Write a Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ivorleaf 2 free?

Ivorleaf 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Write a Book or Ivorleaf 2?

Ivorleaf 2 is rated higher. Write a Book averages 3.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Ivorleaf 2 averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Write a Book or Ivorleaf 2 have ads?

Neither Write a Book nor Ivorleaf 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write a Book or Ivorleaf 2?

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, and Ivorleaf 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Write a Book was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ivorleaf 2 on November 3, 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.*
