Werdsmith vs SoloScribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Werdsmith
This writing studio helps overcome writer's block with AI-powered suggestions and builds a daily writing practice through goal setting and tracking. It automatically formats your work, allowing you to focus on creativity across multiple Apple devices.
- AI writing prompts to beat writer's block
- Daily writing ritual and goal tracking
- Automatic formatting and chapter numbering
- Cross-device support (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Watch)
- Project organization and idea management
- Novel Mode for immersive writing
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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.
SoloScribe
This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.
- 100% on-device processing
- Intelligent AI summaries
- Flexible recording options
- Speaker identification
- Offline functionality
- Import audio files
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Turn your audio into organized knowledge instantly with SoloScribe—the only AI transcription tool that runs 100% on your device. SoloScribe transforms the way you capture information. Whether you are a student recording a complex astrophysics lecture or a professional tracking minutes in a boardroom, SoloScribe listens, transcribes, and summarizes for you. Best of all? Your audio never leaves your phone. WHY SOLOSCRIBE? - 100% Private & Secure Unlike other AI tools, SoloScribe processes everything locally on your iPhone. We don't upload your recordings to the cloud. Your data stays yours, always. - Intelligent AI Summaries Don't just get a transcript; get the gist. Configure your AI’s "verbosity" to match your needs: - Flexible Recording Live Capture: Record lectures and meetings in real-time. Background Recording: Keep recording even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Import Audio: Have a file from a voice recorder? Import it instantly for transcription. - Key Features: Speaker Identification: Automatically distinguish between lecturers and speakers. No Internet Required: Works completely offline. Stop writing and start listening. Download SoloScribe today and let your iPhone take the notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soloscribeprivacy/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Werdsmith at none against SoloScribe's shown. Werdsmith also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). SoloScribe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Werdsmith sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SoloScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SoloScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Werdsmith has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Werdsmith ships an update every 10 days, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Werdsmith | SoloScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Werdsmith Pty Ltd | John Harding |
Customer experience
Werdsmith
SoloScribe
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
SoloScribe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Werdsmith
- 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
SoloScribe
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- SoloScribe Premium$4.99









