# Werdsmith vs Letter

Werdsmith and Letter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Werdsmith's written reviews are positive against 48% of Letter's. Werdsmith also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 826). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Werdsmith sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Letter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Werdsmith against 4.7 for Letter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Werdsmith has 8K ratings behind it against 826, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Werdsmith's written reviews are positive against 48% of Letter's.

Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, Letter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Werdsmith | Letter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/werdsmith-writing-app/id489746330/reviews) | [4.7 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-just-write-letters/id498506154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 826 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Werdsmith Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/469842974) | [Ubelacker Solutions GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/391297165) |

## What reviewers say

### Werdsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/werdsmith-writing-app/id489746330)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Ghostwriter (300 prompts) | $14.99 | per month |
| Membership | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Ghostwriter (150 prompts) | $99.99 | per year |
| Ghostwriter (300 Prompts) | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Letter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-just-write-letters/id498506154)

Easily create, format, and print professional-looking letters. Enhance your writing with an AI assistant, add personalized signatures, and utilize diverse templates. Sync your work across devices and share digitally or as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Professional letter formatting, Convenient in-app printing, Digital sharing and PDF export, iCloud device synchronization, AI-powered letter assistant, Personalized signatures, Contact address integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| One-time | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✍️ Effective letter writing tool
- 🎨 Professional letter formatting
- 📱 Works with contact lists
- 🖨️ Printer integration capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 💾 Letters disappearing unexpectedly
- ❌ App won't open or load
- 🔧 Poor technical stability
- 📋 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Letters disappear mid-composition
- App fails to open or load
- Blank screen appearing when reopening saved letters
- App freezes during operation

**Requested features**

- More sample letter templates (complaint, traffic ticket, name change)
- Font size adjustment options
- Export to multiple formats (.doc, .pdf)
- Word document import/export capability
- Additional layout customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Werdsmith free?

Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Letter free?

Letter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Werdsmith or Letter?

Werdsmith and Letter are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8K and 826 ratings respectively.

### Do Werdsmith or Letter have ads?

Neither Werdsmith nor Letter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Werdsmith or Letter?

Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, and Letter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Werdsmith was updated on September 24, 2026 and Letter on September 24, 2026.

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