# Writing Prompts vs Writing Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Writing Challenge at 4.4 against Writing Prompts's 3.4. Writing Challenge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Writing Prompts's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Writing Prompts costs $1.99 and Writing Challenge $2.99 up front. Writing Prompts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Writing Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Writing Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Writing Prompts's written reviews are positive against 50% of Writing Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Writing Prompts ships an update every 2 months, Writing Challenge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Prompts | Writing Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-prompts/id417683378/reviews) | **[4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-challenge/id648978819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [21x20 Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/316524752) | [Bartolome Masco Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/529876350) |

## What reviewers say

### Writing Prompts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-prompts/id417683378)

This app provides an endless supply of creative writing inspiration through various generators. It includes a database of pre-written prompts and allows users to save favorites. Additional prompt packs can be purchased in-app.

**Highlights:** Endless creative writing prompts, Five prompt generators (News, Scenes, Sketches, Texts, Words), Database of 600+ creative writing prompts, Save favorite prompts, In-app purchases for additional prompt packs, Portrait and landscape orientations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt Pack #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prompt Pack #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prompt Pack #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prompt Pack #5 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent writing prompts and inspiration
- ✍️ Helps overcome writer's block effectively
- 🎨 Variety of prompt types and styles
- 📱 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🔄 Multiple ways to generate prompts (shake, swipe, tap)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and runtime errors
- ⚠️ News feature causes app to hang
- ❌ No updates in years
- 🔴 App becomes unusable after crashes
- 💾 Limited note-saving capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing News feature
- Runtime error messages preventing app launch
- JSON prettify error on app startup
- App freezes and requires reinstall
- Cannot restore in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple notes separately
- Genre-specific prompt options
- Custom word list creation
- British/Australian English spelling option
- Timer feature for writing sessions


### Writing Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-challenge/id648978819)

Overcome writer's block with creative story prompts. Generate new ideas, embrace freewriting, and build a consistent writing habit. Perfect for aspiring authors and creative individuals seeking inspiration.

**Highlights:** Tap for new story prompts, Customizable prompt settings, Daily writing challenges, Home screen widgets for challenges, Share challenges with others, Freewriting exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Prompts free?

Writing Prompts costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Writing Challenge free?

Writing Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Writing Prompts or Writing Challenge?

Writing Challenge is rated higher. Writing Prompts averages 3.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Writing Challenge averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.

### Do Writing Prompts or Writing Challenge have ads?

Neither Writing Prompts nor Writing Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writing Prompts or Writing Challenge?

Writing Prompts ships an update every 2 months, and Writing Challenge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Writing Prompts was updated on November 6, 2026 and Writing Challenge on November 1, 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.*