Comparison

Marks vs BadWriterProject

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

Head to head
About

Marks

Features
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Marks is a goal tracker that makes progress feel tangible. Instead of endless lists, you get a 5Γ—5 bingo card where each square is a goal. Complete goals, earn your marks, chase that bingo. --------------------------- GOAL TRACKING, YOUR WAY --------------------------- * Bingo-style 5Γ—5 grid with a centered Free Space * Two goal types: check-off for one-time goals, and progress for counting toward a target * Log individual entries with notes and custom dates * Edit entries inline, sort by date or alphabetically * Drag and drop to rearrange goals * Quick add to jot down goals in seconds * Color-coded labels with mosaic view (Premium) --------------------------- STAY ON TOP OF THINGS --------------------------- * Set due dates per goal and per card * Calendar view to browse completed goals and dues by date * Interactive burndown chart to track pacing (Premium) * Configurable notifications for due and overdue goals * Card statistics: completion %, bingo count, most active month, and more (Premium) * Earn badges for bingos and completing full cards --------------------------- ORGANIZE & CUSTOMIZE --------------------------- * Create multiple cards for different areas of your life * Group cards into folders, with search and custom sort (Premium) * Advanced search and filters to find goals fast * Share your card as an image * Switch between Classic, Emoji, Counter, and Text views * 5 free color themes, and unlock 20 curated more with premium * Dynamic app colors that follow your active card, or stay fixed * Dark and light mode, automatic from system settings * Haptic feedback on interactions (toggleable) --------------------------- YOUR DATA, ALWAYS SAFE --------------------------- * All data stored locally on your device * Optional sign-in with Apple * Auto-backup to iCloud (iOS) * Manual backup and restore, with reminders and undo import --------------------------- PREMIUM --------------------------- Unlock the full Marks experience with a premium subscription: * 20+ additional color themes * Folder organization for your cards * Card and goal statistics * Color-coded labels with mosaic view * All future premium features Available as a monthly or yearly plan. Yearly includes a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BadWriterProject

Features
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Bad Writer Project is a minimalist writing app designed to help you show up and write every single day. Each session starts with a random thought provoking prompt to spark your creativity. Once you begin, you have 60 seconds to write continuously. There’s just one rule: you cannot backspace. There's no editing and no overthinking. Your goal isn’t to write perfectly, it’s to build consistency. How it works: > Get a random writing prompt every day > Write non stop until the 60 second timer runs out > Backspace is disabled, keep typing beyond the mistakes > Complete the session and grow your daily streak > All entries are saved locally in your personal archive Features: > Gamified streak system to keep you consistent > 900+ creative prompts to beat writer’s block > 60 second writing sessions for quick daily practice > No edit rule to eliminate perfectionism > Local only storage for complete privacy > Minimal, distraction free design Whether you're a writer, student or just someone trying to articulate more clearly, Bad Writer Project helps you build a simple habit: Show up. Write badly. Do it again tomorrow. Made by Pracheta Mohanty

Screenshots

Marks4 screens
BadWriterProject4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BadWriterProject at none against Marks's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Marks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BadWriterProject asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Marks versus BadWriterProject: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarksBadWriterProject
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarl Andrea General AbadHemanth Krishna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marks

Subscriptions2
  • Marks Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Marks Premium Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

BadWriterProject

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marks free?
Marks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BadWriterProject free?
BadWriterProject is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marks or BadWriterProject have ads?
Neither Marks nor BadWriterProject shows ads.

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