Comparison

Written.social vs brave Projects

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

Head to head
About

Written.social

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Capture handwritten or typed pages with your camera. Watch AI instantly convert them into editable text. Written is the writing studio for authors, journalists, students, and anyone who wants to digitize, refine and share their work. Snap a photo of any document—handwritten notes, manuscript pages, printed text—and AI instantly extracts the text so you can edit, organize, and share. CAMERA-FIRST CAPTURE • Point. Snap. Done. Capture single pages or batch multiple in one session • AI-powered OCR converts handwritten and typed text instantly • See real-time processing status as text is extracted • Retry failed pages with one tap INTELLIGENT EDITING • Fix OCR mistakes with a full-featured text editor • Edit individual pages or work with merged text • See exactly what changed with side-by-side diff view • Revert to original OCR if you change your mind • Track text status: OCR → Verified → Edited SMART ORGANIZATION • Organize work hierarchically: Projects → Pieces → Drafts • Perfect for novels (chapters), essays, journals, collections • Add notes and track change types for each draft • Auto-numbered draft versions to track iterations SHARE YOUR WRITING • Build a writing community by following other writers • Browse your feed of latest work from writers you follow • Discover new writers and get personalized suggestions • Control visibility per-project: Private, Followers, or Public • Share your public profile with your audience MINIMAL, FOCUSED DESIGN • Paper-like aesthetic inspired by the craft of writing • No ads, no clutter—just your words • Clean typography and generous whitespace PERFECT FOR • Authors capturing handwritten manuscript pages • Journalists and reporters recording story notes • Students digitizing textbook highlights and notes • Academics extracting quotes and research • Anyone building a personal writing archive Written syncs everything to the cloud so you can access your writing anywhere. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

brave Projects

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brave Community is a place to share what you think and stay close to the people and ideas you care about. Post to the community, join the conversation, and follow the voices and publications worth your time. It is built for real dialogue. No algorithm, no ads, no noise. What you can do: • Share posts with photos, videos, and voice, and reply in real conversations • React, like, and vote in community polls • Message friends directly with text, voice notes, photos, videos, and GIFs • Call your friends one to one with clear in-app voice calls • Follow art publications and keep up with the latest stories in one feed • Pin the messages that matter and pick up conversations exactly where you left them • Find and add friends, build your profile, and make the space your own brave Community is made by brave Projects for people who want a warmer place to talk, share, and stay connected.

Screenshots

Written.social4 screens
brave Projects3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: brave Projects at 16.0 against Written.social's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Written.social versus brave Projects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritten.socialbrave Projects
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEmmett MaherAyo Shonibare

In-app purchases

None

Written.social

No in-app purchases

None

brave Projects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Written.social free?
Written.social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is brave Projects free?
brave Projects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Written.social or brave Projects have ads?
Neither Written.social nor brave Projects shows ads.

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