# WordPress vs Blogging for Blogspot Blog

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.

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.

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.

WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, Blogging for Blogspot Blog every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordPress | Blogging for Blogspot Blog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordpress-website-builder/id335703880/reviews) | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blogging-for-blogspot-blog/id6504722976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **45.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Automattic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335703883) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## 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


### Blogging for Blogspot Blog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blogging-for-blogspot-blog/id6504722976)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarter | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription not syncing correctly with website
- Issues with publishing posts

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Blogging for Blogspot Blog on September 28, 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.*