# Writing Space vs Stratword

The clearest difference is ads: Writing Space at none against Stratword's shown. Writing Space also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 97) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writing Space sells 4 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Writing Space against 4.4 for Stratword. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Space has 1.5K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Writing Space's written reviews are positive against 47% of Stratword's.

Writing Space ships an update monthly, Stratword every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Space | Stratword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998/reviews)** | [4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 171 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mealico LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532841768) | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) |

## What reviewers say

### Writing Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998)

This app is a distraction-free word processor designed for writers. It offers customizable themes, rich formatting, and progress tracking to help users finish projects faster. Share or publish your work online with ease.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing mode, Customizable themes and templates, Rich text formatting options, Progress tracking with word count, Automatic backups and cloud sync, Inline notes for thoughts, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Discounted Full Access | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Full Access | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Full Access | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized writing
- 👍 Customizable book covers and fonts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Inability to access or recover lost work
- 👎 Limited free chapters
- 👎 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upgrade
- Chapters and writing disappearing
- Inability to type after using backspace
- Bluetooth keyboard compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/export files
- Implement cursor movement and text selection
- Integrate grammar/spelling checks
- Allow more than 5 free chapters
- Add option to share/publish stories


### 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 Writing Space free?

Writing Space 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, Writing Space or Stratword?

Writing Space is rated higher. Writing Space averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Stratword averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do Writing Space or Stratword have ads?

Stratword shows ads; Writing Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Writing Space or Stratword?

Writing Space ships an update monthly, and Stratword every 5 weeks. Most recently, Writing Space was updated on September 20, 2026 and Stratword on September 21, 2026.

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