WordPress vs MissionCtrl
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.
MissionCtrl
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MissionCtrl is a habit tracker designed to help you build consistent routines, track daily goals, and stay on top of the habits that matter to you. Instead of traditional task lists, habits are treated as missions that you complete throughout the day. Create missions that match the way you work and track your progress over time. Whether you are building new habits, improving productivity, exercising regularly, or maintaining a daily routine, MissionCtrl gives you a simple and flexible way to stay consistent. ### Mission Types MissionCtrl supports three types of missions: **Boolean Missions** Simple yes-or-no habits such as sleeping on time, avoiding junk food, taking your vitamins, or completing a daily task. **Time-Based Missions** Track activities based on time. Read for 30 minutes, meditate for 10 minutes, exercise, or practice a skill. **Count-Based Missions** Perfect for repetition-based goals such as push-ups, drinking water, walking, or completing a certain number of tasks. ### Guided Experience Choose between two in-app guides, Kaus or Prats. These characters respond to your activity and provide prompts and feedback throughout your journey, adding a sense of progress and motivation as you complete your missions. ### Your Progress, Your Data MissionCtrl is designed to keep your habit tracking personal. Your missions, activity, and progress are focused on you. There are no global leaderboards, competitive leagues, or public profiles. You can focus on building better habits without comparing your progress with anyone else. ### Privacy Focused MissionCtrl is designed with privacy in mind. Your personal missions and progress are stored locally on your device and do not require an account. Your habit tracking stays personal, so you can build routines and review your progress without sharing your activity with others. ### Build Better Routines MissionCtrl helps you stay consistent, track your progress, and build habits that last. Create missions. Complete them daily. Track your progress. Build better routines, one mission at a time. Privacy Policy: https://kauscoder.com/missionctrl-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WordPress at none against MissionCtrl's shown. MissionCtrl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, MissionCtrl every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordPress | MissionCtrl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automattic | Kaustav Halder |
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
MissionCtrl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WordPress
No in-app purchases
MissionCtrl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WordPress free?
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Which is updated more often, WordPress or MissionCtrl?
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