Comparison

Rewrite vs Trace

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

Head to head
About

Rewrite

Improve your writing with this AI-powered tool that corrects grammar, spelling, and suggests synonyms. It offers contextual checks and explanations to help you write like a native speaker and enhance your English skills.

Highlights
  • Contextual grammar check
  • Spell check
  • Smart recommendations
  • Synonym suggestions
  • Definitions
  • Grammatical explanations
  • One-tap sharing
Features
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Are you tired of struggling to find the perfect words for your blog posts, tweets, or social media updates? Look no further than Rewrite. Rewrite is designed to be simple and minimalist, with an intuitive interface that makes it easy to improve your writing. Simply input your text, and Rewrite will provide you with an improved version that is free of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. With Rewrite, you don't have to be a native English speaker to write like one. Our app uses AI technology to identify and correct mistakes that other spell-checkers might miss. Plus, Rewrite is a great way to practice and improve your written English skills. Some of Rewrite's features include: Contextual grammar check Spell check Smart recommendations Synonym suggestions Definitions Grammatical explanations One-tap sharing to other apps Privacy & Terms: https://rewriteapp.notion.site/rewriteapp/Privacy-Contact-Us-7404e922e6ef4534a7a8241369701bd7 Better writing, better results – download the app today.

About

Trace

Features
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Ever listen to a podcast, love what someone says but then just forget it? Trace enables you to remember the moments that matter. Capture exact quotes from podcasts, easily send them to your favourite notes app. Add a timestamp or use a screenshot to save what you hear. Trace finds the moment and turns it into a clean quote you can keep. How it works: 1. Add a podcast and timestamp 2. Or fill details from a screenshot 3. Get the quote from that moment Use Trace to: • Save quotes without rewinding • Copy highlights into your notes • Share moments as quote cards • Build a personal library of ideas

Screenshots

Rewrite4 screens
Trace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trace at every 2 days against Rewrite's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rewrite sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rewrite ships an update every 3 weeks, Trace every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rewrite versus Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRewriteTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (381 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings381 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy MikholapPeter Healy

Bugs and requests

Rewrite

Requested features

2 requests
  • Available as an iOS keyboard app
  • Add a Paste button for easier use

Trace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Rewrite

Subscriptions6
  • Rewrite: Grammar, Spell Check$4.997 Days
  • Rewrite Pro: Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Rewrite Pro: Annual Special$19.991 Year
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  • Rewrite Pro: Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • Rewrite Pro: Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Rewrite: Grammar, Spell Check3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Trace

Subscriptions2
  • Trace Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Trace Plus Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Rewrite free?
Rewrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace free?
Trace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rewrite or Trace have ads?
Both Rewrite and Trace show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rewrite or Trace?
Rewrite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trace every 2 days. Most recently, Rewrite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trace on October 31, 2026.

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