Comparison

iWord PRO vs Typewrite

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

Head to head
About

iWord PRO

This powerful text editor transforms your device into a professional typewriter and HTML editor. Create documents, web pages, or ebooks with extensive formatting options and export them to PDF or HTML. Dictate text using speech-to-text for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Speech to Text dictation
  • Text to Speech reader
  • HTML editor for web pages
  • Export to PDF and HTML
  • Document templates
  • Image insertion and scaling
  • Cloud sharing
Features
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iWord PRO is a powerful word processor ("rich text editor") that will transform your device in a professional typewriter. iWord is designed to replace the traditional word processors for personal computers and to enhance the versatility and ease of use. Useful for journalists, students, writers, office work, for reports, etc… iWord is also an HTML editor: you can then use the HTML language to edit the written documents and / or to create your own web pages. iWord can export the written documents in PDF or HTML file formats and can share them using remote storage and sharing systems (e.g. cloud). Using the “export to HTML” you can also use iWord to create your own web pages and/or ebook. Also, by pressing the "Speech to Text" button on the keyboard you can dictate text to be written... "Speech to Text" (using Siri) will insert for you the dictated text in the document, at the position where the cursor is displayed. Turn your device in a typewriter that can be used sitting on the couch at home, at work or during a trip. Features: - "IWord" + "Speech to Text": dictate the text to be written and "Speech to Text" will write automatically for You the dictated text in the document - "Text To Speech" to read the written text - "documents models" window - Intuitive interface: start the program and in a few seconds you are already writing - HTML EDITOR - Automatic Indentation - Automatic formatting lists - Versatile structure to create any type of document - Tables with or without borders - Ability to color the table cells (infinite numbers of colors) - Text Highlighting (infinite numbers of colors) - Ability to color the text (infinite numbers of colors) - Indentation of the text: left, center, right, justified - Many fonts available (all fonts supported by the device) - Bold, Italic, Underline - Adjustable font size - Ability to insert multiple images - Load images from the photo album of the device with the ability to scale the imported images - Inserting images in the table or in any position of the document, etc. - Page separator - Abilty to Insert web links - Undo and redo - Export, share the written document using PDF and HTML formats (write Your own web pages using iWord) and send it via email - Sharing files between iPad and iPhone - Remote sharing of documents with friends: share your written documents with colleagues or friends far away from You - Compress (zip) and automatic extraction during import (unzip) of the documents (for the remote sharing or to send the written documents with an email) - Characters counter - PDF preview - Retina resolution Management for the documents stored in the "iWord Archive": - Archiving and document management: save, read, edit, duplicate, delete, archive, share, etc.. an infinite number of documents - Import documents via file sharing, copy/paste, Open In, email attachments, etc. COPY / PASTE: - Select and copy web pages (or parts of them) and paste into iWord Import RTF, TXT, MS Office and iWork documents: Using "Open In" and/or “iFolders Safe” and the copy/paste feature of iWord PRO You can import the RTF, MS Office and iWork documents or parts of the documents in the iWord PRO rich text area, modify and save them or export them in the HTML file format Sharing documents (IN/OUT) with: - Dropbox (remote storage systems, cloud), iCloud Drive - Open In - iTunes File Sharing - email attachment Display: - Retina display supported "Speech to Text": - Write speaking, without using the keyboard "Text To Speech": - Read the written text Supported device orientations: - Portrait and Landscape (iPad) Print: - AirPrint App type: - UNIVERSAL APP (you pay only once and runs on all the devices) E-book compatible: - "iWord PRO html doc" to "e-book" is very simple using "calibre"

About

Typewrite

This app offers a distraction-free writing experience with a minimalist design and optional typewriter sound effects. Customize your writing environment with various fonts and easily export your work to other applications.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Optional typewriter sound effects
  • Font customization
  • Plain text export
  • Autosave functionality
Features
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Typewrite is a distraction free writing machine that fits in your pocket. Its sleek and minimalist design will keep you focused, while still providing all the important features you need. With a wide range of customization options to chose from, you can craft the perfect environment to suit your writing style. Optional typewriting sound-effects are even included for some added old-fashioned ambiance! Whatever your project may be, Typewrite can help you get your ideas out of your head and onto the page. And once they're there, everything is easily exportable so you can continue revising on your computer in your favorite programs. Take a look at some of Typewrite's great features: - Typewriter sound effects: optional typing sounds help you find your flow - Font customization: choose from a variety of fonts and styles - Project export: export as a plain text file, editable by other writing apps - Autosave: projects saved automatically as you go, so you never lose your work

Screenshots

iWord PRO4 screens
Typewrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Typewrite at 4.8 against iWord PRO's 2.8. Typewrite also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, 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

iWord PRO costs $1.99 and Typewrite $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Typewrite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of iWord PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Typewrite's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iWord PRO versus Typewrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWord PROTypewrite
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniNicholas Shoemaker

Customer experience

iWord PRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%

Typewrite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iWord PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Typewrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWord PRO free?
iWord PRO costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Typewrite free?
Typewrite costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iWord PRO or Typewrite?
Typewrite is rated higher. iWord PRO averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Typewrite averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do iWord PRO or Typewrite have ads?
Neither iWord PRO nor Typewrite shows ads.

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