Comparison

drivo vs Writing App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

drivo

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Smart mobility tracking, powered by data-driven analysis The drivo app uses your smartphone's sensors – optionally supplemented by a Bluetooth beacon – to reliably detect, record, and evaluate your trips in detail. This provides objective, context-related insights into your driving behavior. Technical highlights: - Trip detection and recording via smartphone sensors (e.g., GPS, acceleration, gyroscope) - Optional use of a Bluetooth beacon for greater precision, more stable detection, and optimized energy consumption - Analysis of driving behavior, including acceleration, braking behavior, cornering, and speed - Detection of distraction due to smartphone use while driving Automated evaluation and visual presentation of data in the app Data processing in compliance with data protection regulations and transparent in accordance with the GDPR How it works: drivo automatically detects when a trip begins and starts recording in the background. The recorded data is analyzed and supplemented with relevant contextual information. The app provides feedback on individual driving behavior – for example, on driving style or smartphone use while driving. Target groups - Drivers who want to analyze and improve their driving behavior based on data - Insured persons with telematics tariffs for individual premium calculation - Mobility providers and fleet operators with a focus on safety, efficiency, and risk management drivo turns the smartphone into a precise mobility interface – for data-driven insights and modern mobility solutions.

About

Writing App

This app helps authors plan stories and track writing progress. Organize plot details, set word goals, and monitor daily achievements with insightful statistics and a visual calendar. Stay motivated throughout your writing journey.

Highlights
  • Create and manage writing projects
  • Set word count goals
  • Log writing sessions
  • Organize plot notes and worldbuilding
  • Track writing statistics
  • Calendar view of writing sessions
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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PlotWords takes you from your first idea to your finished manuscript. Plan your story, develop your characters, write your book, and stay on top of your writing goals. PlotWords keeps everything in sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Created by a writer, for writers. WRITE YOUR MANUSCRIPT Turn your ideas into a story. With the built-in text editor, you can write and edit your manuscript directly in PlotWords – whether you're on the go with your iPhone, working on your iPad, or writing at home on your Mac. • Organize your manuscript into chapters and plan your plot wherever you are. • Format your text and easily navigate your manuscript using the table of contents. • Keep everything at your fingertips while writing by accessing your custom character, location, and note cards. DEVELOP CHARACTERS, PLOTS & WORLDS • Bring your characters to life with detailed profiles and create family trees on your Mac. • Build locations and settings for your stories. • Structure your plot with plot cards and notes, and assign point-of-view characters and locations. • Keep your research, notes, and ideas in one place, whether you're at home or on the go. ORGANIZE PROJECTS & BOOK SERIES Keep all your writing projects organized, from the first spark of inspiration to the final revisions. Group your books into series and give each project its own cover in your personal library of stories. SET WRITING GOALS & TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every word brings you one step closer to finishing your book. Set word count goals and deadlines, track your writing sessions, and watch your project grow. • Track your word count and overall project progress. • Discover your writing habits with clear, easy-to-read statistics. • Keep an eye on your writing streaks and average word counts. • Use the writing calendar to see when you wrote and how much you accomplished. STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR WRITING Make time for your story. Writing Focus comes with a built-in timer to help you plan distraction-free writing sessions and track your progress afterward. YOUR GOALS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN With iOS widgets, you can keep track of your writing progress and upcoming deadlines right from your Home Screen. KEEP WRITING ON IPHONE, IPAD & MAC Sync your projects and manuscripts across your Apple devices with iCloud. Capture an idea on the go, work on your next chapter on your iPad, and pick up right where you left off on your Mac. Some features require PlotWords Premium. You can find details about the available purchase options in the app. Privacy Policy: https://bookpairs.de/plotwords-datenschutzerklaerung.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

drivo3 screens
Writing App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: drivo at none against Writing App's 3. Writing App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Writing App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. drivo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

drivo ships an update every 5 weeks, Writing App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
drivo versus Writing App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdrivoWriting App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB100 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerdrivo GmbHAnnika Reinecke

In-app purchases

None

drivo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Writing App

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.997 Days
One-time2
  • Premium$6.99
  • Premium$14.99

Questions

Is drivo free?
drivo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Writing App free?
Writing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do drivo or Writing App have ads?
Neither drivo nor Writing App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, drivo or Writing App?
drivo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Writing App every 3 days. Most recently, drivo was updated on October 3, 2026 and Writing App on October 12, 2026.

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