# Writn vs Scripture Compass

The clearest difference is ads: Scripture Compass at none against Writn's shown. Scripture Compass also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (71 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scripture Compass sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.8 for Writn against 4.8 for Scripture Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Compass has 71 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Writn ships an update every 2 weeks, Scripture Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writn | Scripture Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writn/id6748931237/reviews) | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Writn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826192502) | [Cipher Archive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867546327) |

## What reviewers say

### Writn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writn/id6748931237)

This app transforms your spoken thoughts into written stories and physical books. Easily record voice notes, edit them into polished narratives, and create a printed keepsake of your memories. It's designed for capturing life's moments as they happen.

**Highlights:** Voice journaling, Story crafting tools, Printed book creation, Digital PDF export, Mobile-first design

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Writn Member – Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Writn Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Writn Member – Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Writn Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Scripture Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437)

Find Bible verses tailored to your current emotions and life situations. Track your spiritual journey, build daily habits, and reflect on scripture with personalized insights. Share verses as beautiful cards and get daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Emotion-based verse matching, Intensity and context selection, Emotional and spiritual pattern tracking, Daily spiritual tasks and streaks, Journaling and reflection tools, Shareable verse cards, Personalized content based on background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $97.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $109.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writn free?

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

### Is Scripture Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Writn or Scripture Compass?

Scripture Compass is rated higher. Writn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Scripture Compass averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do Writn or Scripture Compass have ads?

Writn shows ads; Scripture Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Writn or Scripture Compass?

Writn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scripture Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Writn was updated on September 12, 2026 and Scripture Compass on September 18, 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.*