Comparison

WordPress vs Blogging for Blogspot Blog

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Blogging for Blogspot Blog

Manage your Google Blogger blog from your iPhone or iPad. Write, edit, and schedule posts with a user-friendly interface. Discover new content and authors within the Blogger community.

Highlights
  • Write and edit blog posts
  • Schedule posts for later
  • Add images to posts
  • Discover blogs and authors
  • Search Blogger content
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The app is not affiliated with Google and is an unofficial alternative to blogger.com to help users of Google Blogger manage their blogs from iPhones and iPads using the official Google Blogger APIs. Write, edit & manage your Google Blogger blog on the go! ► Easy Blogging – Create and manage your blog posts seamlessly with user-friendly interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. ► Powerful Editing – Edit your posts with our advanced text editor, complete with formatting options and media insertion. ► Discover – Feed to explore blogs, find authors and read new blog posts from Blogger community. ► Search – Instantly search billions of posts, authors and blogs across Blogger. ► Add Images to Your Posts – Enhance your blog posts by adding images with our premium feature. ► Schedule Posts – Plan and schedule your blog posts to publish at the perfect time. ► Secure and Reliable – Your data is safe with us. Enjoy a secure and reliable blogging experience. ► Seamless Integration – Integrate effortlessly with Google's Blogger API for a smooth and efficient blogging workflow We love feedback! Get in touch with us at support@umango.in. Check out our privacy policy at https://umango.in/blog-manager/privacy-policy and our terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

WordPress4 screens
Blogging for Blogspot Blog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WordPress at none against Blogging for Blogspot Blog's 4. WordPress also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.2K). Blogging for Blogspot Blog's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (46% vs 37%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support 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. Blogging for Blogspot Blog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. WordPress asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WordPress against 4.6 for Blogging for Blogspot Blog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WordPress has 22K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 46% of Blogging for Blogspot Blog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, Blogging for Blogspot Blog every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WordPress versus Blogging for Blogspot Blog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordPressBlogging for Blogspot Blog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews45.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB113 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAutomatticUtsav Mangla

Customer experience

WordPress

All ratings22,271 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews538 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative49.6%

Blogging for Blogspot Blog

All ratings1,201 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative45.9%

User reviews

WordPress

From 22K App Store ratings

What 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

Blogging for Blogspot Blog

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Great writing experience
  • 💡 Helpful organization of information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Limited features compared to website
  • 💰 Premium subscription required for basic functionality

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

Blogging for Blogspot Blog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Premium subscription not syncing correctly with website
  • Issues with publishing posts

Requested features

4 requests
  • More detailed instructions
  • Ability to add images without premium subscription
  • Improved keyboard and screen layout for iPad Pro
  • Ability to view other blogs

In-app purchases

None

WordPress

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Blogging for Blogspot Blog

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Quarter3 Days trial$9.993 Months
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  • Premium Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WordPress free?
WordPress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blogging for Blogspot Blog free?
Blogging for Blogspot Blog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WordPress or Blogging for Blogspot Blog?
WordPress and Blogging for Blogspot Blog are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 1.2K ratings respectively.
Do WordPress or Blogging for Blogspot Blog have ads?
Blogging for Blogspot Blog shows ads; WordPress does not.
Which is updated more often, WordPress or Blogging for Blogspot Blog?
WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blogging for Blogspot Blog every 8 days. Most recently, WordPress was updated on September 28, 2026 and Blogging for Blogspot Blog on September 28, 2026.

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