# Writing Challenge vs Writing Space

The clearest difference is price: Writing Space at Free against Writing Challenge's $2.99. Writing Space also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 60) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Writing Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Writing Space is free to download; Writing Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Writing Space sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Writing Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Writing Challenge against 4.4 for Writing Space. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Space has 1.6K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Writing Challenge's written reviews are positive against 44% of Writing Space's.

Writing Challenge ships an update every 6 weeks, Writing Space monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Challenge | Writing Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-challenge/id648978819/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bartolome Masco Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/529876350) | [Mealico LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532841768) |

## What reviewers say

### Writing Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-challenge/id648978819)

Overcome writer's block with creative story prompts. Generate new ideas, embrace freewriting, and build a consistent writing habit. Perfect for aspiring authors and creative individuals seeking inspiration.

**Highlights:** Tap for new story prompts, Customizable prompt settings, Daily writing challenges, Home screen widgets for challenges, Share challenges with others, Freewriting exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Writing Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-space-books-and-scripts/id1532954998)

This app is a distraction-free word processor designed for writers. It offers customizable themes, rich formatting, and progress tracking to help users finish projects faster. Share or publish your work online with ease.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing mode, Customizable themes and templates, Rich text formatting options, Progress tracking with word count, Automatic backups and cloud sync, Inline notes for thoughts, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Discounted Full Access | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Full Access | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Full Access | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized writing
- 👍 Customizable book covers and fonts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Inability to access or recover lost work
- 👎 Limited free chapters
- 👎 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to upgrade
- Chapters and writing disappearing
- Inability to type after using backspace
- Bluetooth keyboard compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/export files
- Implement cursor movement and text selection
- Integrate grammar/spelling checks
- Allow more than 5 free chapters
- Add option to share/publish stories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Challenge free?

Writing Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Writing Space free?

Writing Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Writing Challenge or Writing Space?

Writing Challenge is rated higher. Writing Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Writing Space averages 4.4 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Writing Challenge or Writing Space have ads?

Neither Writing Challenge nor Writing Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writing Challenge or Writing Space?

Writing Challenge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Writing Space monthly. Most recently, Writing Challenge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Writing Space on October 27, 2026.

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