# 5KWPH vs Fictate

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fictate at 6 against 5KWPH's 2. Fictate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5KWPH sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Fictate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 5KWPH against 5.0 for Fictate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5KWPH | Fictate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5kwph/id6754510889/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictate/id6783365473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco De Nichilo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848571403) | [Sarah Sawyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783365475) |

## What reviewers say

### 5KWPH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5kwph/id6754510889)

This app uses timed writing sprints to enhance focus and productivity. It meticulously logs your writing sessions and tracks key performance indicators to help you refine your output.

**Highlights:** Timed writing sprints, Focus building, Sprint logging, Output metric tracking, Productivity improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | per year |


### Fictate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictate/id6783365473)

This app offers specialized dictation for fiction writers, understanding unique character names and dialogue. It learns your words, cleans up transcripts, and integrates recording, transcription, and word count into one tool. Write offline and sync later, with your work remaining private.

**Highlights:** Fiction-specific dictation, Customizable word learning, Automated cleanup and punctuation, Integrated recording and transcription, Offline recording capabilities, Daily word count tracking, Direct export to writing software

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storyteller | $5.99 | per month |
| Author Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Fictator Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Storyteller Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Author Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Fictator Annual | $419.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5KWPH free?

5KWPH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fictate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 5KWPH or Fictate?

5KWPH and Fictate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do 5KWPH or Fictate have ads?

Neither 5KWPH nor Fictate shows ads.

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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.*