# Xiaoyao vs Writers Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xiaoyao at none against Writers Studio's 9. Xiaoyao also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writers Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Xiaoyao asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xiaoyao | Writers Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京鸿达以太科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638030109) | [Joshua Cavell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490896505) |

## What reviewers say

### Xiaoyao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoyao/id6755572184)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Writers Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writers-studio/id6758063563)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud AI Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Premium Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Basic Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Cloud AI Pro Annual | $159.99 | per year |
| Cloud AI Premium Annual | $399.99 | per year |
| AI Credits — Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Credits — Medium | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Credits — Large | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xiaoyao free?

Xiaoyao is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Writers Studio free?

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

### Do Xiaoyao or Writers Studio have ads?

Neither Xiaoyao nor Writers Studio shows ads.

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