Comparison

UCL Go vs WriteToRun

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

Head to head
About

UCL Go

Access your UCL timetable, email, library resources, and learning environment with a single tap. Explore campus virtually, find events, and get directions. Receive personalized notifications and important alerts to enhance your university experience.

Highlights
  • Timetable access
  • Email integration
  • Library resource access
  • Moodle learning environment
  • Virtual campus tours
  • Event discovery
  • Personalized notifications
Features
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UCL Go is your companion at UCL. One-tap access to your timetable, email, the library and our learning environment (Moodle). Take a virtual tour. Discover what's on and how to get there. Opt-in to notifications about topics you find interesting. Get alerts about things you need to know. Get the most from your time at UCL. Get UCL Go.

About

WriteToRun

Features
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Convert Handwritten Code into Executable Programs in Seconds! WriteToRun is the first app that can instantly convert your handwritten Python, Java, and JavaScript into fully functional code-no typing required. Perfect for students, developers, and anyone who codes on paper. Key Features: • Multi-language support Convert handwritten Python, Java, and JavaScript quickly and accurately. • Instant execution Run your code immediately within the app and see results in real time, with live input support. • Smart handwriting recognition AI-powered detection ensures fast, accurate conversion from handwriting to clean, working code. • Camera scanning Scan handwritten notes or prewritten code directly with your device’s camera - no stylus necessary. • Organise your notes Keep exercises, projects, and handwritten code neatly organised in one place. • Built-in WriteToRun IDE Edit, run, and manage all your converted code inside the app. • Beginner-friendly Designed for students, newcomers, and experienced developers alike. Why You’ll Love It • Save time and eliminate transcription errors • Turn handwritten ideas into real programs in seconds • Practice and learn programming in a completely new, intuitive way WriteToRun is an easy to use app for free, you simply Write It. Scan It. Run It. There’s no other app that combines handwriting recognition, multi-language support, instant execution, note organisation, camera scanning, and an inbuilt IDE like WriteToRun. Our privacy policy and Terms of Service are available at: https://www.writetorun.com/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UCL Go4 screens
WriteToRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UCL Go at none against WriteToRun's 9. UCL Go also leads on ads (none vs shown). WriteToRun's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. WriteToRun sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UCL Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UCL Go ships an update every 3 months, WriteToRun every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
UCL Go versus WriteToRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUCL GoWriteToRun
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB22 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperUCLWRITETORUN LTD

In-app purchases

None

UCL Go

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

WriteToRun

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • 10 Runs$0.99
  • 50 Runs$2.99
  • 100 Runs$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 250 Runs$9.99
  • Release Bundle$12.99
  • 500 Runs$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is UCL Go free?
UCL Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WriteToRun free?
WriteToRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UCL Go or WriteToRun have ads?
WriteToRun shows ads; UCL Go does not.
Which is updated more often, UCL Go or WriteToRun?
UCL Go ships an update every 3 months, and WriteToRun every 3 weeks. Most recently, UCL Go was updated on October 16, 2026 and WriteToRun on October 14, 2026.

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