# Write a Book vs Stan Taylor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stan Taylor at 100% against Write a Book's 53%. Stan Taylor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Write a Book's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 7). On price, ads, 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. Stan Taylor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stan Taylor 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 7, 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 Stan Taylor's.

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, Stan Taylor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write a Book | Stan Taylor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-book-writing-wizard/id1511381305/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stan-taylor/id6801609181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [yoav fael](https://appshunter.io/developer/977976268) | [Hashtag Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801609183) |

## 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


### Stan Taylor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stan-taylor/id6801609181)

Access and engage with author Stan Taylor's books, including "The Black Book of Power" and "The Little Dictator." Read, listen to audiobooks, and interact with exclusive content and a private community. Offline access and multi-language support are available.

**Highlights:** Read books with customizable typography, Listen to full audiobooks with playback controls, Sync highlights, notes, and bookmarks across devices, Offline access to downloaded content, Multi-language support for books and journals, Private community forum and messaging, Create shareable content from quotes

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

**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 Stan Taylor free?

Stan Taylor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Write a Book or Stan Taylor?

Stan Taylor is rated higher. Write a Book averages 3.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Stan Taylor averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Write a Book or Stan Taylor have ads?

Neither Write a Book nor Stan Taylor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write a Book or Stan Taylor?

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, and Stan Taylor every 4 days. Most recently, Write a Book was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stan Taylor on November 8, 2026.

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