# WriteControl vs Nellie

The clearest difference is rating: Nellie at 4.8 against WriteControl's 3.0. Nellie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (58 vs 1). WriteControl's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WriteControl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.90 per month and Nellie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nellie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nellie has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of WriteControl's written reviews are positive against 98% of Nellie's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WriteControl | Nellie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writecontrol/id6717609204/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nellie-ai-book-writer-and-maker/id6738056993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpinalSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770513597) | [Buzzle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612868699) |

## What reviewers say

### WriteControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writecontrol/id6717609204)

This app helps authors structure, write, and organize their novels. It offers a distraction-free editor, tools for character and world-building, and progress tracking. Premium features include advanced editing, plot visualization, and AI assistance.

**Highlights:** Organize story world with characters and locations, Distraction-free text editor, Track writing goals and statistics, Built-in thesaurus and encyclopedia, Cross-platform synchronization, AI writing assistant (Premium)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WriteControl Premium | $12.90 | per month |
| WriteControl Premium | $99.00 | per year |
| Pack IA | $34.99 | one-time |


### Nellie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nellie-ai-book-writer-and-maker/id6738056993)

This AI-powered tool transforms your ideas into professional-quality books, comics, and audiobooks in minutes. Generate engaging content, customize covers, and export your work in various formats. Perfect for authors, creators, and educators looking to bring their stories to life.

**Highlights:** AI-driven book generation, Customizable book covers, Realistic audiobook conversion, Multi-genre story creation, PDF and EPUB export, AI-assisted editing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Lite Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $19.00 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $19.00 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $49.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $99.00 | per month |
| Elite Plan | $199.00 | per month |
| 1500 Credits | $19.00 | one-time |
| 8000 Credits | $74.00 | one-time |
| 11000 Credits | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WriteControl free?

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

### Is Nellie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WriteControl or Nellie?

Nellie is rated higher. WriteControl averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nellie averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do WriteControl or Nellie have ads?

WriteControl shows ads; Nellie does not.

### Which is updated more often, WriteControl or Nellie?

WriteControl ships an update weekly, and Nellie weekly. Most recently, WriteControl was updated on November 8, 2026 and Nellie on November 8, 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.*