# WordPress vs FreeWeb

WordPress and FreeWeb both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of FreeWeb's written reviews are positive against 37% of WordPress's. WordPress's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (22K vs 567). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeWeb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WordPress asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WordPress against 4.7 for FreeWeb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordPress has 22K ratings behind it against 567, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of WordPress's written reviews are positive against 86% of FreeWeb's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordPress | FreeWeb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordpress-website-builder/id335703880/reviews) | **[4.7 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeweb-website-builder/id6447692086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 567 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Automattic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335703883) | [BILLDU LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/501173313) |

## What reviewers say

### WordPress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordpress-website-builder/id335703880)

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.

**Highlights:** Create and edit posts and pages, Upload photos and videos, View website statistics, Reply to comments, Manage WordPress.com and self-hosted sites

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for blogging on the go
- 🚀 Great for sharing content and experiences
- 🚀 Useful stats and analytics
- 🚀 Customizable and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing between devices
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### FreeWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeweb-website-builder/id6447692086)

Create a free online presence for your business. Showcase products, services, and booking options. Customize content, appearance, and social media links to engage customers.

**Highlights:** Instant online website, Product sales, Service booking, Quote requests, Content customization, Appearance customization, Social media links

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM - 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM - 1 month II. | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM - 1 month III. | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordPress free?

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

### Is FreeWeb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WordPress or FreeWeb?

FreeWeb is rated higher. WordPress averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while FreeWeb averages 4.7 from 567 ratings.

### Do WordPress or FreeWeb have ads?

Neither WordPress nor FreeWeb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WordPress or FreeWeb?

WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, and FreeWeb every 3 weeks. Most recently, WordPress was updated on September 23, 2026 and FreeWeb on September 14, 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.*