Comparison

Werdsmith vs X

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

X

Features
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Description... X-3-5 brings the 6-3-5 brainstorming method into a fast, digital, collaborative experience. Six people generate three ideas per round across six rounds – producing over 100 ideas in just 30 minutes. Simple, structured, and perfect for teams, workshops, and innovation processes. Why X-3-5 stands out... Fast & intuitive • Create a complete project in under 30 seconds • Choose title, duration, rounds, and participants • Automatic flow without facilitation required Structured & fair • Idea sheets rotate digitally after every round • Every participant contributes equally • All ideas receive equal visibility Collaborative & modern • Invite participants live • Join public projects instantly • Rate and rank ideas together Key Features... • Create Projects: Set title, duration, number of rounds, and participants. Your workshop is ready instantly. • Dashboard: Track all your projects, schedule start times, and publish automatically. • Join Public Projects: Discover active brainstorming sessions and collaborate with others in real time. • Manage Participants: Invite guests, start ready-checks, or remove inactive participants with a single tap. • Enter Ideas: Each round generates three new ideas – organized and seamlessly structured. • Rate Ideas: Assign points or use swipe voting (Tinder-style). Every opinion matters. • View Rankings: Instantly see high-ranking ideas with transparent scoring and export options. Perfect for... • Innovation teams • Creative agencies • Schools & universities • Product development • Startups • HR & culture teams Privacy... All user data, projects, ideas, and ratings are stored securely using Google Firebase.

Screenshots

Werdsmith4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Werdsmith's 7. X also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, X every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Werdsmith versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWerdsmithX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWerdsmith Pty LtdMATHIAS WELZEL

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

X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Werdsmith

Subscriptions7
  • Membership7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ghostwriter (150 prompts)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Ghostwriter (300 prompts)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • Membership7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • 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

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Werdsmith free?
Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Werdsmith or X have ads?
Neither Werdsmith nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Werdsmith or X?
Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, and X every 5 days. Most recently, Werdsmith was updated on October 28, 2026 and X on October 13, 2026.

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