Comparison

MindBinder vs Writing Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MindBinder

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MindBinder is a beautiful, private home for everything you write down — quick notes, big ideas, to-do lists and, when you are ready for it, entire books. CAPTURE EVERYTHING • Rich notes with headings, lists, checklists, quotes, callouts and collapsible sections • Markdown support, slash commands, find & replace and inline images • Organise notes into projects and nested tags, and jump between ideas with inline #tags • Powerful search across all your notes, projects and tasks • A calm, distraction-free editor with clean typography, adjustable width and spacing TASKS & REMINDERS • Multiple to-do lists per project with due-date reminders, also recurring • Interactive home-screen widgets on iPhone, iPad and Mac: check off tasks and jot notes without opening the app WRITE YOUR BOOK When a note grows into a story, MindBinder grows with it: • Book projects with chapters, drag-and-drop ordering, per-chapter status (draft, revision, done) and live word counts • Character sheets: role, appearance, motivation, conflicts and notes • World-building entries for locations, factions, magic systems, timelines and lore • Writing statistics: daily word counts, streaks, goals and achievements YOUR WORK, SAFE AND PRIVATE • Local-first: everything is stored on your device • Optional iCloud sync keeps Mac, iPhone and iPad up to date — in your own iCloud, invisible to us • Automatic local backups protect against mishaps • Optional app lock with Face ID / Touch ID • No accounts, no tracking, no ads EXPORT & IMPORT • Export notes or your whole manuscript to PDF, ePub, Word (.docx), HTML or Markdown • Import existing Markdown files OPTIONAL AI ASSISTANT • Bring your own Anthropic API key to brainstorm, rephrase and get unstuck — off by default, and your text is only sent when you ask for it Whether you are jotting a quick thought, organising a project or drafting a novel — MindBinder keeps your ideas bound together. MindBinder is an auto-renewable subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/Kaoz-K/mindbinder-support/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

About

Writing Tracker

This app helps writers of all kinds track their progress on creative projects. It allows for flexible goal setting and provides insightful statistics to understand writing habits and pace. Stay motivated and organized with customizable tracking for words, scenes, and more.

Highlights
  • Effortless time tracking
  • Quick logging of writing sessions
  • Flexible goals per project
  • Daily targets that adjust
  • Tracking by words, scenes, chapters, pages, lines
  • Configurable days off
  • Useful statistics and charts
Features
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Writing Tracker is a tool for keeping a complete and intelligent record of your writing projects. Whether you write novels, short stories, essays, scripts, poems, or translations, it helps you stay motivated, better understand your workflow, and reach your goals without being distracted from what really matters: your writing. The app is designed for writers, authors, screenwriters, editors, and translators who want to organize their projects without complications. It allows you to track your progress in words, scenes, chapters, pages, lines, and more, turning every big goal into a series of small daily targets to help you build a consistent and lasting writing habit. INTUITIVE AND FAST Writing Tracker is designed to be intuitive and to save you time. Check your daily goal at a glance, quickly log your writing sessions with the timer or manually, and visualize your progress with statistics, charts, and a daily goal calendar. SMART WRITING TRACKING Writing Tracker recalculates your daily goals as your project moves forward. You can set a deadline or decide how much you want to write each day to adapt the pace to your needs. You can also mark your days off so the app doesn't take them into account when calculating your goals and stats. This way, you’ll always have a realistic, flexible plan tailored to the way you write. STATISTICS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Writing Tracker’s statistics aren't just for show. They are designed to help you understand your actual pace, spot patterns, and better estimate the time your future projects will need. WHAT DOES WRITING TRACKER OFFER? · Effortless time tracking for writers. · Quick logging of writing sessions. · Flexible goals for each writing project. · Daily targets that adjust as you progress. · Tracking by words, scenes, chapters, pages, lines, and more. · Configurable days off. · Useful statistics about your pace and writing habits. · Charts and calendar views to visualize your progress. · Annual summary of your writing statistics. · Unlimited writing projects. AVAILABLE FOR IPHONE, IPAD, AND MAC · Sync your projects across devices with iCloud. · Your privacy matters: Writing Tracker does not collect personal data or track you in any way. · No subscriptions. Buy it once and it’s yours forever. MEET THE TEAM Writing Tracker was created by Iria and Tomeu, a writer and a developer that have spent years crafting tools for writers. We’ve designed this app with care, thinking about what you truly need to keep a project moving forward. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please write to us. We would love to hear from you!

Screenshots

MindBinder4 screens
Writing Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MindBinder at 4 against Writing Tracker's 2. MindBinder also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MindBinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Writing Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindBinder ships an update fortnightly, Writing Tracker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MindBinder versus Writing Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindBinderWriting Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarym ZijderveldBartolome Masco Lopez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindBinder

Subscriptions2
  • MindBinder (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Mindbinder (Yearly)1 Month trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Writing Tracker

One-time2
  • Lifetime$3.99
  • Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is MindBinder free?
MindBinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Writing Tracker free?
Writing Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindBinder or Writing Tracker have ads?
Neither MindBinder nor Writing Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindBinder or Writing Tracker?
MindBinder ships an update fortnightly, and Writing Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, MindBinder was updated on October 3, 2026 and Writing Tracker on October 11, 2026.

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