Comparison

Werdsmith vs Kite

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

Kite

Consolidate your notes, calendar, to-do lists, habit tracker, and journal into a single, private application. Plan your day, organize thoughts, and build routines without needing an account or cloud storage. Everything is stored securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Rich-text notes with organization
  • Integrated calendar with month, week, day views
  • Task management with reminders
  • Habit tracking with progress visualization
  • Daily journaling with mood tracking
  • Personal and Work profiles
  • Wi-Fi sync with desktop versions
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Kite is your notes app, calendar, to-do list, habit tracker and journal in one clean, fast app. Stop jumping between five apps to plan your day. Everything you write stays on your phone. No account, no sign-up, no cloud, no ads, no tracking. NOTES • Rich-text notes with headings, bold, italics and lists • Organize with folders, search everything instantly • Pin important notes to the top; swipe to pin or delete • Lock private notes • Link notes to calendar events and tasks, and place them anywhere in a note • Checklists and numbered lists with levels and progress counts • Built-in spell check • Export notes as Markdown CALENDAR • Month, week and day views • See your schedule at a glance and plan ahead • Holidays for 21 countries TASKS • Separate lists for groceries, work, errands and more • Due dates, steps, priority, repeating tasks and reminders • Check items off as you go HABITS • Build a routine one day at a time • Tap a circle each day you keep a habit and watch your week fill in • Month view to see your progress over time • Start fast with ideas like drinking water, reading or walking JOURNAL • Write daily entries and track your mood • Keep your streak going and see your entries by month • Lock your journal so only you can read it MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Separate Personal and Work profiles • Light, dark or match your device • Sync with Kite on your Mac or PC over your own Wi-Fi, no cloud needed • Automatic backups and a backup file you can save anywhere • Trash to recover deleted notes and journal entries SIMPLE PRICING • Try every feature free for 14 days • Then unlock Kite forever with one purchase. No subscription. Kite is for people who want one dependable, private place for their thoughts, plans and routines, without the clutter.

Screenshots

Werdsmith4 screens
Kite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Werdsmith at 8.1K against Kite's 4. Kite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Kite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kite 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 4, 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 100% of Kite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Werdsmith versus Kite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWerdsmithKite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWerdsmith Pty LtdMunaz Prasla

Customer experience

Werdsmith

All ratings8,075 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews646 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.2%

Kite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Kite

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
2 purchases

Kite

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Unlock Kite$4.99

Questions

Is Werdsmith free?
Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kite free?
Kite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Werdsmith or Kite?
Kite is rated higher. Werdsmith averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Kite averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Werdsmith or Kite have ads?
Neither Werdsmith nor Kite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Werdsmith or Kite?
Werdsmith ships an update every 10 days, and Kite every 10 days. Most recently, Werdsmith was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kite on October 26, 2026.

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