Comparison

WordPress vs Paracord

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

Paracord

Features
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Paracord helps Scout leaders log activity sessions and track the evidence needed to maintain a Permit without the spreadsheet juggling. ALREADY HAVE A LOGBOOK? Import your existing history straight from a CSV spreadsheet export instead of typing in years of sessions by hand. Just pick an activity, upload your file, and Paracord fills in the rest. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Log sessions against a real Permit, not just a diary Activity-specific detail where it counts like terrain grading (T0/T1/T2) for Hillwalking See at a glance how much evidence you've built up for each Permit BUILT FOR HOW LEADERS ACTUALLY WORK Works whether you're in a signal blackspot on the hill or back home filling in the gaps Share a completed session with another leader running the same activity, so it's not logged twice Export a branded PDF pack ready for a permit assessor Paracord is free to get started, with an optional Pro upgrade for leaders running multiple groups or activities. Pro is offered as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or annual); payment is charged to your Apple ID account and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mrchrisux-dev.github.io/paracord-privacy/ Paracord is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to The Scout Association.

Screenshots

WordPress4 screens
Paracord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paracord at 15.0 against WordPress's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WordPress versus Paracord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordPressParacord
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAutomatticChris Grant

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

Paracord

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WordPress

No in-app purchases

None

Paracord

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordPress free?
WordPress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paracord free?
Paracord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordPress or Paracord have ads?
Neither WordPress nor Paracord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WordPress or Paracord?
WordPress ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paracord every 3 weeks. Most recently, WordPress was updated on October 27, 2026 and Paracord on October 16, 2026.

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