Comparison

Werdsmith vs WordPalette

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

WordPalette

This app helps overcome writer's block by offering a unique way to generate creative text. It scrambles phrases from your imported sources into sliding lanes, allowing you to discover unexpected word combinations and spark new ideas.

Highlights
  • Intelligently scrambled text in sliding lanes
  • Import text from various sources
  • Mix and match custom text palettes
  • Quickly switch between creative states
  • Share extension for text import
  • Bypass ego and regain creative spark
Features
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Meet your new muse. Destroy writer's block forever. Escape the beaten path and discover what you *didn't know* you wanted to say. 〰 Bypass your ego and regain your creative spark - When experiencing writer's block our own minds can be our worst enemy. - We get caught in the mud, hung up, and mope around in endless ruts, seemingly cursed by an infinite loop of inaction. - But sometimes we've just got to hit refresh, shuffle the deck, ruffle some feathers, evacuate our comfort zones, and sidestep our rituals and habits. - When songwriters get stuck -- they switch to a different instrument - WordPalette is a different instrument! 〰 Up to six sliding lanes of intelligently scrambled text - Short poetic phrases are intuitively grouped and stair-cased across the slider lanes - Each lane slides in both directions independently - The phrases are loaded from Palettes (your collected text sources) 〰 Quickly switch between keyboards - Simply tap the keyboard button, or swipe left to quickly switch between the slider lanes and the default iOS keyboard - You're not just switching between keyboards but between creative states - Many workflows are possible : - Rapid-fire between the keyboards, leveraging the "found" inspiration of the sliders with your own creative reactions. - Use the sliders to amass a collection of words that resonate with you, then switch to the default keyboard and weave them together. - For cut-up method purists: use *only* the word sliders, hunting through the lanes for the perfect compliments and juxtapositions. 〰 Import your favorite text sources and convert them into Palettes. - Palettes are converted sources of text used to populate the word sliders. - Instantly paste copied text via the Add (+) button on the Palettes page, and convert. - You can also import plain .txt files from iCloud Drive and other popular cloud services - Alternatively, enable our Share extension to send text from other apps to be converted into Palettes. 〰 Mix and match your Palettes - Activate and deactivate your collected Palettes to control what appears in the word sliders. - The word slider keyboard will only pull phrases from currently activated Palettes. - Get creative with your combinations! (i.e., text from an article on underwater birth, and an article on the predatory habits of sharks) 〰 Contact - https://wordpalette.io - dev@wordpalette.io - @wordpalettes on Twitter / Instagram ¶

Screenshots

Werdsmith4 screens
WordPalette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Werdsmith at fortnightly against WordPalette's every 5 months. Werdsmith also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.1K). WordPalette's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 WordPalette sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Werdsmith against 4.6 for WordPalette. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Werdsmith has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 85% of WordPalette's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, WordPalette every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Werdsmith versus WordPalette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWerdsmithWordPalette
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better4.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K — better1.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWerdsmith Pty LtdChristopher Garver

Customer experience

Werdsmith

All ratings8,047 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews644 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.2%

WordPalette

All ratings1,062 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Werdsmith

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

WordPalette

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Versatile and convenient writing tool
  • 🌟 Helps spark creativity and inspiration
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable word palettes
  • 🎨 Beautiful design and color palettes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or app instability
  • 🔍 Lack of search feature for notes
  • 📁 No organization or folder system for writing
  • 💾 No backup or sync functionality

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

WordPalette

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with importing text to create custom palettes
  • Compatibility problems on newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to bold, italicize, or format text
  • Implement a prompt generator or writing suggestions
  • Allow importing and sharing of custom word palettes
  • Provide more detailed instructions or tutorials

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
3 purchases

WordPalette

One-time3
  • Optional Gratuity Level 1$0.99
  • Optional Gratuity Level 2$2.99
  • Optional Gratuity Level 3$4.99

Questions

Is Werdsmith free?
Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordPalette free?
WordPalette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Werdsmith or WordPalette?
Werdsmith is rated higher. Werdsmith averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while WordPalette averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Werdsmith or WordPalette have ads?
Neither Werdsmith nor WordPalette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Werdsmith or WordPalette?
Werdsmith ships an update fortnightly, and WordPalette every 5 months. Most recently, Werdsmith was updated on October 21, 2026 and WordPalette on October 20, 2026.

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