# Writing Challenge vs Scrivener

The clearest difference is price: Writing Challenge at $2.99 against Scrivener's $23.99. Writing Challenge also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Scrivener's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 60) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Writing Challenge costs $2.99 and Scrivener $23.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Writing Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrivener has 2.6K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Writing Challenge's written reviews are positive against 46% of Scrivener's.

Writing Challenge ships an update every 6 weeks, Scrivener every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Challenge | Scrivener |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $23.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-challenge/id648978819/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrivener/id972387337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 43 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bartolome Masco Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/529876350) | [Literature & Latte](https://appshunter.io/developer/418889514) |

## 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


### Scrivener

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrivener/id972387337)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Productivity, #90 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive writing tool designed for long-form manuscripts. It allows users to compose text in any order, manage research materials alongside their writing, and export to various formats. It supports flexible outlining and restructuring of content.

**Highlights:** Manuscript composition in sections, Research material integration, Flexible outlining and reorganization, Export to multiple formats, Interactive tutorial, Project-wide search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Challenge free?

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

### Is Scrivener free?

Scrivener costs $23.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Writing Challenge is rated higher. Writing Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Scrivener averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Writing Challenge or Scrivener have ads?

Neither Writing Challenge nor Scrivener shows ads.

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

Writing Challenge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scrivener every 3 months. Most recently, Writing Challenge was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scrivener on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*