# PrompterPal vs iWriter Pro

The clearest difference is rating: iWriter Pro at 4.7 against PrompterPal's 3.3. iWriter Pro also leads on ratings volume (130 vs 6) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). PrompterPal's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

PrompterPal costs $7.99 and iWriter Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iWriter Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWriter Pro has 130 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PrompterPal's written reviews are positive against 68% of iWriter Pro's.

PrompterPal ships an update every 6 weeks, iWriter Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrompterPal | iWriter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompterpal/id364901877/reviews) | **[4.7 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **130** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Valley Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/327149814) | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) |

## What reviewers say

### PrompterPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompterpal/id364901877)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a teleprompter or speech assistant. Automatically scroll your script to maintain audience engagement and never lose your place. Offers extensive customization for text appearance and various remote control options.

**Highlights:** Automatic scrolling script, Customizable text appearance, Multiple remote control options, Extensive file import/export, External monitor support, Display mirroring, File sharing via cloud and web server

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### iWriter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380)

A minimalist text editor with robust Markdown support and distraction-free writing. It offers iCloud sync, live syntax highlighting, and various export options for documents.

**Highlights:** Clean and minimal interface, iCloud sync, Live Markdown syntax highlighting, HTML Preview, Typewriter mode, Document Browser with tags, Export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and more

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- ✍️ Distraction-free writing experience
- 💡 Good value for money
- 🔄 Seamless iCloud sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption (iCloud sync)
- 🐛 Data loss or corruption issues
- 🐛 Syncing problems (iCloud, Dropbox)
- 🐛 Exported DOCX files have restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Data loss or corruption during editing/syncing
- iCloud and Dropbox sync issues
- Exported DOCX files are not fully compatible
- Autocorrect option is confusingly named

**Requested features**

- Add table support (Markdown)
- Allow reordering of shortcuts
- Cycle visibility on headings using Tab
- Add Mark Set and cut region
- Wordpress export


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrompterPal free?

PrompterPal costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iWriter Pro free?

iWriter Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PrompterPal or iWriter Pro?

iWriter Pro is rated higher. PrompterPal averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while iWriter Pro averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.

### Do PrompterPal or iWriter Pro have ads?

Neither PrompterPal nor iWriter Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrompterPal or iWriter Pro?

PrompterPal ships an update every 6 weeks, and iWriter Pro every 3 months. Most recently, PrompterPal was updated on September 23, 2026 and iWriter Pro on September 24, 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.*