# Write a Book vs Story Roster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Story Roster at 100% against Write a Book's 53%. Story Roster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Write a Book's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (200 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Story Roster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write a Book has 200 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Story Roster's.

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, Story Roster daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write a Book | Story Roster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-book-writing-wizard/id1511381305/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-roster/id6765972752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yoav fael](https://appshunter.io/developer/977976268) | [Kathryn Mgrdichian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896146682) |

## 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


### Story Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-roster/id6765972752)

Access character guides for books to enhance your reading experience. Download printable versions to use as quick references within your physical books.

**Highlights:** Book character guides, Searchable book database, Printable character references, In-book quick guides, Reading enhancement tool

**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 Story Roster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Write a Book or Story Roster?

Story Roster is rated higher. Write a Book averages 3.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Story Roster averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Write a Book or Story Roster have ads?

Story Roster shows ads; Write a Book does not.

### Which is updated more often, Write a Book or Story Roster?

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, and Story Roster daily. Most recently, Write a Book was updated on November 3, 2026 and Story Roster on October 31, 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.*