# Write & Record vs Proficiency Path

The clearest difference is rating: Proficiency Path at 5.0 against Write & Record's 3.0. Proficiency Path also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write & Record sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month and Proficiency Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Proficiency Path holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Write & Record's written reviews are positive against 100% of Proficiency Path's.

Write & Record ships an update every 3 months, Proficiency Path every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write & Record | Proficiency Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-and-record/id1557408731/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proficiency-path/id6756191834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taketo Sano](https://appshunter.io/developer/670680901) | [James Pelton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122156882) |

## What reviewers say

### Write & Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-and-record/id1557408731)

Easily create animated whiteboard videos for lectures or presentations. Simply write your content, record your voiceover, and export as an MP4 file. No video editing skills or equipment are required.

**Highlights:** Create lectures by hand, Animate handwritten text, Adjust animation speed, Record voiceover, Export as MP4 video, Export lecture as PDF

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Write & Record PRO | $4.49 | per month |


### Proficiency Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proficiency-path/id6756191834)

This app helps parents identify and address learning gaps in their middle school children across math, reading, and science. It provides personalized learning plans with curated free resources and tracks progress over time. Optional premium features offer daily practice drills and advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Gap Finder Quiz for Math, Reading, Science, Personalized learning plans, Curated free educational resources, Daily practice drills (premium), Progress tracking charts, Multi-child support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write & Record free?

Write & Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Proficiency Path free?

Proficiency Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write & Record or Proficiency Path?

Proficiency Path is rated higher. Write & Record averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Proficiency Path averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Write & Record or Proficiency Path have ads?

Neither Write & Record nor Proficiency Path shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write & Record or Proficiency Path?

Write & Record ships an update every 3 months, and Proficiency Path every 6 days. Most recently, Write & Record was updated on October 5, 2026 and Proficiency Path on October 12, 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.*