Comparison

Werdsmith vs WriterDuet

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

Head to head
About

Werdsmith

This app transforms your devices into a writing studio, helping you overcome writer's block with AI-powered suggestions and build a consistent writing practice. It automatically handles formatting, allowing you to focus on your creative process.

Highlights
  • AI-powered writing suggestions
  • Daily writing practice builder
  • Automatic formatting
  • Project and goal tracking
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Writing is hard. Werdsmith makes it easier.  Werdsmith turns your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro and Apple Watch into a powerful writing studio that helps you break through writer's block and motivates you to write. BEAT WRITER’S BLOCK Add your project to Werdsmith and whenever you get stuck, the app can suggest the next line of your story for you, in your own writing style. BUILD YOUR WRITING PRACTICE Tell us when you write best and Werdsmith will help you build a daily writing ritual. You can set daily or per-project writing goals and track them as you write. You’ll be writing more than ever. FOCUS ON WRITING Instead of formatting options that distract you from writing, Werdsmith formats your work as you write – automatically adding fonts, chapter titles and even keeping your chapter numbers in order. Werdsmith can fit into your existing writing process, or you can treat it like a fresh start. It's up to you. We’re writers from 175 countries who’ve written over 4 million projects using Werdsmith. Join us! --- Things you might want to know: You can use all of Werdsmith's features for free, but there are limits, for example in the number of projects you can add, the number of writing prompts you can create, or the amount of time you can spend in Novel Mode or using app themes. You can increase or remove these limits by becoming a Werdsmith member. Sync, backup and sharing features are optional, but require a free Werdsmith account. If you choose to become a member, you’ll be charged through your iTunes account at the end of your one-week free trial period, unless you cancel your membership at least 24 hours before it begins. Your subscription will renew automatically, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage, upgrade, downgrade or cancel your subscription in the app's Settings or by going to your App Store account settings. Keep in mind that any unused portion of your free trial period is forfeited if you purchase a membership before the end of the trial. Please read our Privacy Policy at werdsmith.com/privacy and our Terms of Use at werdsmith.com/terms. Feel free to contact us if you need help! A big thanks to the writers who've supported Werdsmith over the years. We couldn't do it without you.

About

WriterDuet

This intuitive screenwriting software offers real-time collaboration and powerful features for writers on the go. Its user-friendly interface allows for instant writing, with robust tools for outlining, reporting, and revision management. Secure and industry-standard, it ensures your work is always saved and accessible.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline mode
  • Card outliner
  • Revision drafts
  • Automatic statistics
  • Export from any point
Features
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A simple and intuitive interface lets you dive into writing instantly on the go or as you lay in bed and stare at your phone screen (check out dark editor if that's you). While we've focused on ease of use for mobile, we also haven't restricted you from taking advantage of all of the power that WriterDuet has to offer on other platforms. So go wild! Industry-standard, secure, and intuitive screenwriting software. Features: • Real-time collaboration between users and devices • Smart line types and one-touch icons • Auto-save • Card outliner • Export from any point in history • Offline mode • Filter by line type or with custom tags • Scene & Location, Character Reports • Automatic statistics • Revision Drafts and Auto-Snapshots Testimonials: "WriterDuet is the most intuitive, most user-friendly scriptwriting software I’ve ever used.” – Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) “WriterDuet helped me escape Final Draft. Being web-based gives me the flexibility to write anywhere on any system. And I never have to worry about crashes and lost hours of work ever again. ... I recommend it to every other screenwriter I meet.” – Christopher Ford (SpiderMan: Homecoming, Robot & Frank) “The app saves my whole thought process for me. On top of that, these guys are iterating the app so fast, they're running circles around the industry leader. WriterDuet definitely feels like the future.” – Andy Bobrow (Community, Malcolm in the Middle, Last Man On Earth) "WriterDuet combines instinct and user-friendliness for a unique and exhilarating way for writers to collaborate, whether in real-time or in non-synchronized work. It has features that are vital for teamwork in scriptwriting. It's a meticulously-created gem, and a must-have for collaborations" - Jim Uhls (Fight Club) “Do yourself a favor and use WriterDuet.” – Alisha Brophy & Scott Miles (Nicholl Fellowship 2014 winners, White Girl Problems)

Screenshots

Werdsmith4 screens
WriterDuet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Werdsmith at 82% against WriterDuet's 37%. Werdsmith also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (8K vs 72). WriterDuet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Werdsmith sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WriterDuet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Werdsmith holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Werdsmith has 8K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Werdsmith's written reviews are positive against 37% of WriterDuet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, WriterDuet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Werdsmith versus WriterDuet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWerdsmithWriterDuet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8K ratings) — better3.1 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better37.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better72
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB249 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWerdsmith Pty LtdWriterDuet Inc.

Customer experience

Werdsmith

All ratings8,002 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews615 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative10.1%

WriterDuet

All ratings72 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.3%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive37.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative53.0%

User reviews

Werdsmith

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📝 Helpful for writing stories and ideas
  • 🔒 Secure with password protection
  • ⏱️ Tracks writing progress and goals
  • 🧠 Inspires creativity with writing prompts
  • 📚 Organized projects and ideas

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💻 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🖌️ Limited formatting options

WriterDuet

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient cross-device sync and collaboration
  • 🚀 Efficient formatting and layout
  • 👍 Great for beginners and professionals
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Syncing and formatting issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance on mobile devices
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data security and account access

Bugs and requests

Werdsmith

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing written work after updates
  • Cursor jumping issues while typing
  • Inconsistent behavior on different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to add images to stories
  • Improve chapter/section organization
  • Implement a dark mode theme
  • Allow more free projects/ideas
  • Integrate with other writing tools

WriterDuet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Disappearing text and formatting errors
  • Inability to access or export projects
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Inconsistent behavior across platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode support
  • Improved mobile app optimization
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with other writing tools
  • Expanded template and formatting options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Werdsmith

Subscriptions6
  • Membership7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ghostwriter (300 prompts)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Membership7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Ghostwriter (150 prompts)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Ghostwriter (300 Prompts)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
None

WriterDuet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Werdsmith free?
Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WriterDuet free?
WriterDuet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Werdsmith or WriterDuet?
Werdsmith is rated higher. Werdsmith averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while WriterDuet averages 3.1 from 72 ratings.
Do Werdsmith or WriterDuet have ads?
Neither Werdsmith nor WriterDuet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Werdsmith or WriterDuet?
Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, and WriterDuet every 2 months. Most recently, Werdsmith was updated on September 24, 2026 and WriterDuet on August 29, 2026.

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