Comparison

Werdsmith vs DayDocket

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

DayDocket

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DayDocket is the ultimate assignment management app built for newsroom professionals. Whether you're a news coordinator, assignment editor, or production manager, NewsDesk helps you stay on top of every story, crew, and deadline. POWERFUL CALENDAR VIEW See all your assignments at a glance with a clean, intuitive monthly calendar. Tap any day to view, add, or edit assignments. Color-coded entries make it easy to distinguish between networks, job types, and crew members. COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT TRACKING Create detailed assignments with all the information you need: journalist, editor, cameraman, network, edition, job type, requester, and more. Add notes and labels to keep everything organized. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Set up your own networks, editions, editors, journalists, job types, and requesters. NewsDesk adapts to your newsroom workflow, not the other way around. DAILY & HISTORY VIEWS Quickly review what's scheduled for any given day. Browse your full assignment history with powerful filtering and search capabilities. EXPORT & BACKUP Export your assignments and share them with your team. Create local backups to keep your data safe and restore them anytime. BUILT FOR PRIVACY NewsDesk stores all your data locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no third-party data collection. Your newsroom data stays yours — always. ONBOARDING PROFILES Get started quickly with pre-configured profiles tailored for different newsroom setups. Choose a profile during onboarding or customize everything from scratch. KEY FEATURES: • Monthly calendar with assignment overview • Detailed assignment creation and editing • Manage networks, editions, editors, journalists, job types, requesters, and labels • Daily assignment view • Assignment history with search • Data export functionality • Local backup and restore • Pre-built newsroom profiles • Beautiful, intuitive interface • 100% offline — no internet required • Complete privacy — no data ever leaves your device DayDocket is designed by journalists, for journalists. Download now and bring order to your newsroom.

Screenshots

Werdsmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DayDocket at none against Werdsmith's 7. DayDocket also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Werdsmith's advantage is device support. On price 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. DayDocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Werdsmith versus DayDocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWerdsmithDayDocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWerdsmith Pty LtdRocco Contini

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

DayDocket

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

DayDocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Werdsmith free?
Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayDocket free?
DayDocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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