WordPress vs Spaces
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordPress
Create and manage your WordPress blog or website directly from your iOS device. Easily edit posts and pages, upload media, track site statistics, and engage with your audience by replying to comments.
- Create and edit posts and pages
- Upload photos and videos
- View website statistics
- Reply to comments
- Manage WordPress.com and self-hosted sites
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Manage or create your WordPress blog or website right from your iOS device: create and edit posts and pages, upload your favorite photos and videos, view stats and reply to comments. With WordPress for iOS, you have the power to publish in the palm of your hand. Draft a spontaneous haiku from the couch. Snap and post a photo on your lunch break. Respond to your latest comments, or check your stats to see what new countries today’s visitors are coming from. WordPress for iOS is an Open Source project, which means you too can contribute to its development. Learn more at https://apps.wordpress.com/contribute/. WordPress for iOS supports WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress.org sites running WordPress 4.0 or higher. Need help with the app? Visit the forums at https://wordpress.org/support/forum/mobile/ or tweet us @WordPressiOS. View the Privacy Notice for California Users at https://automattic.com/privacy/#california-consumer-privacy-act-ccpa.
Spaces
Connect with businesses, communities, and creators you love. Stay updated on new products, read blog posts, schedule appointments, and join online discussions. Track orders and get event updates.
- Shop online and track orders
- Read and comment on blog posts
- Schedule and book appointments
- Chat with community members
- Join forums and groups
- Book and attend events
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Welcome to Spaces by Wix, the place to connect with your favorite online store, business, website or community. Stay updated, get notified about any changes and be in the know about the latest product launches.If you're looking to build a website or manage your existing site, please visit the Wix Owner app. Shop Online Browse e-commerce sites and shop items online Make purchases on the go Apply coupon codes or discounts Track past and upcoming orders Read Blog Posts Access content from anywhere Share, like and comment on blog posts Stay up to date on the blog sites you follow Stay up to date on your favorite bloggers Schedule Appointments Book online sessions Purchase packages Link to Apple Health to get a better view of your daily activities. choose from steps, calories burnt, and more. Connect with an Online Community Chat with other members Join forums and groups around shared interests Read and contribute to discussion boards Book and Attend Events Get tickets for upcoming events Post and read discussion boards Share event photos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spaces at every 9 days against WordPress's every 3 weeks. Spaces also leads on chart position (#101 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WordPress against 4.7 for Spaces. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 45K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 37% positive.
WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, Spaces every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | WordPress | Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22K ratings) | 4.7 (45K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | 36.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K | 45K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 366 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automattic | Wix.com Inc. |
Customer experience
WordPress
Spaces
User reviews
WordPress
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for blogging on the go
- 🚀 Great for sharing content and experiences
- 🚀 Useful stats and analytics
- 🚀 Customizable and flexible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing between devices
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
Spaces
From 45K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of features
- 👍 Great for small businesses
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick website creation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Syncing issues between app and website
- 👎 Limited mobile editing capabilities
- 👎 Confusing navigation and layout changes
Bugs and requests
WordPress
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to upload photos properly
- Drafts disappearing without warning
- Formatting issues with text, lists, and media
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Login and authentication problems
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate Gutenberg editor
- Add option to adjust uploaded photo sizes
- Improve offline editing capabilities
- Enhance integration with other apps and services
- Provide more customization options
Spaces
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lost blog posts and content
- Incorrect booking information and scheduling
- Inability to access customer messages and notifications
- Inconsistent app performance and functionality
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to edit website from mobile app
- Improved analytics and reporting
- Better customer communication tools
- Streamlined booking and appointment management
- Customizable mobile views
In-app purchases
WordPress
No in-app purchases
Spaces
No in-app purchases
