Comparison

Disciplined vs Writa

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

Head to head
About

Disciplined

Build lasting habits with a straightforward tracker focused on maintaining your streak. Easily manage daily tasks, track progress, and receive smart reminders to stay consistent. Designed for those committed to self-improvement.

Highlights
  • Daily habit tracking
  • Streak tracking
  • Smart reminders
  • Progress and statistics
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Multi-device sync
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Over 1,000,000 people use Disciplined to build habits that stick. Named one of the best apps of 2024. No bloat. No complicated systems. Just build your streak and don't break it. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most habit apps overwhelm you with features you never use. Disciplined does one thing well: it keeps your streak alive and makes it painful to break. Simple daily checklist — check off your habits — watch your streak grow. KEY FEATURES Daily Habit Tracking Build any habit — fitness, reading, meditation, hydration. Check it off in seconds. Streak Tracking Your streak is visible every time you open the app. The longer it gets, the harder it is to stop. Smart Reminders Set a reminder for any habit. Get notified at the right time, not at random. Progress & Statistics Weekly and monthly views. See your completion rate, your best streaks, and where you're slipping. Flexible Scheduling Daily, weekly, specific days, or custom intervals. Disciplined fits your life, not the other way around. Multi-Device Sync Your habits stay in sync across all your devices automatically. Widgets Add a habit widget to your home screen for instant daily check-ins without opening the app. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW THROUGH Disciplined is for people who are serious about building habits, not collecting apps. Clean design, fast to use, no subscriptions required to get started. Over 1,000,000 people have used Disciplined to build consistency in their daily routines. Privacy Policy: https://getdisciplined.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://getdisciplined.app/terms

About

Writa

Features
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Writa — Notes, Tasks & Planner Write beautifully. Plan effortlessly. Writa is a writing app that brings your notes, tasks, and calendar together in one place. Write in a clean, distraction-free editor — then drag your tasks straight onto your calendar to schedule your day. Write without friction A minimal, beautiful editor that gets out of your way. Customise fonts, themes, and layout to match how you think. Your documents sync seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Tasks that live in your notes Add tasks directly inside your documents as you write. They automatically appear in your planner, so nothing falls through the cracks. No switching between apps, no copy-pasting — just write it down and it's tracked. Drag tasks into your calendar This is the feature you've been missing. See your Google Calendar alongside your task list, then drag tasks onto time slots to schedule them. Turn intentions into committed time blocks in seconds. Collaborate in real time Share documents and work together live. See changes as they happen, with no conflicts or lost work. Make it yours Deep customisation lets you adjust themes, typography, and workspace organisation to suit your workflow. Create workspaces, tag documents, and structure your writing life however you like. — • Real-time sync across all your Apple devices • Full offline support — write anywhere, sync when you're back • Google Calendar integration • Workspaces and tags for organisation • Share links and team collaboration • Dark mode and custom themes Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Disciplined4 screens
Writa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Writa at every 6 days against Disciplined's every 3 weeks. Disciplined's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. Disciplined sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Writa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disciplined ships an update every 3 weeks, Writa every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Disciplined versus Writa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisciplinedWrita
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (278 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings278 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTip Tap AppsJoshua Orr

Bugs and requests

Disciplined

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Emoji function not working as expected
  • Widget not updating completed habits

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reorder habits on the main screen
  • Option to sort habits by various criteria
  • Integration with health/fitness data
  • Habit history view to compare progress over time
  • Habit locking/privacy feature

Writa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Disciplined

Subscriptions2
  • Disciplined Prime Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Disciplined Prime Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Disciplined Prime Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Writa

Subscriptions2
  • Writa Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Writa Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Disciplined free?
Disciplined is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Writa free?
Writa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Disciplined or Writa have ads?
Neither Disciplined nor Writa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disciplined or Writa?
Disciplined ships an update every 3 weeks, and Writa every 6 days. Most recently, Disciplined was updated on October 11, 2026 and Writa on October 8, 2026.

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