# Authora vs InkBreaker Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: InkBreaker Mobile at 5.0 against Authora's 4.5. InkBreaker Mobile also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and InkBreaker Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InkBreaker Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Authora ships an update fortnightly, InkBreaker Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Authora | InkBreaker Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authora/id6762512907/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkbreaker-mobile/id6786745814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ronan Campbell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890020534) | [Spiffai LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786398940) |

## What reviewers say

### Authora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authora/id6762512907)

This writing companion helps aspiring authors reclaim lost minutes for their book projects. It offers tools for writing, storyboarding, and self-publishing directly from a mobile device, turning commutes and waiting times into productive writing sessions.

**Highlights:** Six writing format templates, Rich text editor optimized for mobile, Storyboard for characters, plot, and world-building, Export to EPUB/PDF for self-publishing, Speech-to-text dictation, On-device writing analysis, Encrypted cloud sync (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authora Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Authora Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### InkBreaker Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkbreaker-mobile/id6786745814)

This app is a comprehensive writing studio for authors. It offers tools for drafting, worldbuilding, and prose analysis, with features for collaboration and creative exercises. Unlock advanced features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and nonfiction tools, Offline writing and auto-save, Prose analysis for pacing, rhythm, and style, Integrated worldbuilding suite, Collaborative writing features, Daily writing exercises

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InkBreaker Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Inkbreaker Pro Annual | $171.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authora free?

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

### Is InkBreaker Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Authora or InkBreaker Mobile?

InkBreaker Mobile is rated higher. Authora averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while InkBreaker Mobile averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Authora or InkBreaker Mobile have ads?

Neither Authora nor InkBreaker Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Authora or InkBreaker Mobile?

Authora ships an update fortnightly, and InkBreaker Mobile weekly. Most recently, Authora was updated on October 23, 2026 and InkBreaker Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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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.*