Write A Book vs Brief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Write A Book
This app helps writers track their word count, set goals, and build consistent writing habits. It offers a focus timer and data visualizations to motivate progress, with an optional subscription for advanced features like home screen widgets and unlimited projects.
- Word count tracking
- Writing focus timer
- Habit tracker
- Goal setting
- Data visualizations
- Unlimited projects (Pro)
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Inkrun is free to download and offers an optional Inkrun Pro subscription for premium features. Turn your writing sessions into steady progress. Inkrun keeps the workflow simple—track word count, set goals and deadlines, focus with a timer, and build a daily writing habit. Whether you’re drafting a novel, screenwriting, journaling, or sprinting for NaNoWriMo, Inkrun helps you show up and ship pages. Free Features • Word Count Tracker: Log daily words and watch your streak grow. • Writing Focus Timer: Stay on task with a built-in focus/pomodoro timer. • Habit Tracker: Build consistency with streaks and gentle nudges. • Goal Setting: Set targets and deadlines for each project. • Data Visualizations: See trends for word count and writing time. • Daily Quotes: Get inspired by artists & writers every day. Pro Features (Inkrun Pro) • Home Screen Writing Habit Widget. • Edit Past Days: Fix missed logs and keep your history accurate. • Unlimited Projects: Organize drafts, chapters, and story ideas without limits. • iCloud Backup & Sync: Secure, private syncing across your devices. Why writers love Inkrun • Clear, motivating dashboards for word count and time. • A distraction-free flow that supports creative momentum. • Great for authors, screenwriters, and journalers aiming at concrete goals. — The Inkrun Pro subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account may be charged up to 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID settings. You have the right to withdraw within 14 days of purchase. By subscribing, you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service https://www.otterridgesoftware.com/terms-of-service
Brief
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Brief turns long text into a clear TL;DR and key points — instantly and privately, right on your iPhone. Paste an article, email, report or notes and Brief's on-device AI gives you the gist in seconds. No account, no cloud, no limits. Because everything happens on your device, your text is never uploaded, shared or tracked. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Paste any long text and get a one-line TL;DR plus key points - Summarize articles, emails, reports, meeting notes and study material - Read faster and capture what matters - Unlimited, fully offline WHY BRIEF - 100% on-device AI — works fully offline, anywhere - Private by design — your text never leaves your phone - Unlimited — no per-summary fees - No account, no cloud, no tracking MEMBERSHIP Brief is a paid app. Start with a 3-day free trial, then $4.99/week — or unlock Brief forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms: https://bestpaid.app/legal/terms Privacy: https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Write A Book at every 5 days against Brief's every 6 weeks. Brief's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Write A Book sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brief sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Write A Book ships an update every 5 days, Brief every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Write A Book | Brief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otter Ridge Software, LLC | Vasilii Polovnikov |
In-app purchases
Write A Book
- Inkrun Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Inkrun Pro Annual$19.991 Year
- Inkrun Pro Lifetime$29.99
Brief
- Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days









