# Written vs Quiet Practice

The clearest difference is monetization model: Written at free against Quiet Practice's free with in-app purchases. Quiet Practice's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Written sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Quiet Practice sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Written against 5.0 for Quiet Practice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Written ships an update every 12 months, Quiet Practice every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Written | Quiet Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/written-project-tracker/id6630365783/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-practice-secure-journal/id6760091118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean-Pierre Rouhana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762330426) | [Luke Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827542072) |

## What reviewers say

### Written

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/written-project-tracker/id6630365783)

This app helps authors, poets, bloggers, and screenwriters organize their writing projects. It offers tools like word count tracking, custom reminders, story outlines, analytics, and a notes section to boost productivity and maintain writing habits.

**Highlights:** Word count tracker, Custom reminders, Story outlines, Writing analytics, Notes section, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Written Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Quiet Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-practice-secure-journal/id6760091118)

A private, offline journal and mindful focus space designed for iPhone. Capture thoughts through writing or voice, track your mood, and engage in simple daily practices without data collection or ads.

**Highlights:** Private daily journaling, Voice journaling, Daily reflection prompts, Future letters, Mood tracking, Ambient focus sounds, 100% local-first storage

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Quiet Practice Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Written free?

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

### Is Quiet Practice free?

Quiet Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Written or Quiet Practice?

Written and Quiet Practice are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Written or Quiet Practice have ads?

Neither Written nor Quiet Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Written or Quiet Practice?

Written ships an update every 12 months, and Quiet Practice every 3 months. Most recently, Written was updated on September 29, 2026 and Quiet Practice on October 12, 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.*