Comparison

Pendwrit vs Visa Status Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Pendwrit

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Has USCIS left your case pending well past the normal processing time? When an I-485, I-130, N-400, or work-permit application sits for months - sometimes years - past the normal time, the delay itself is what you need to document. For a mandamus action (asking a federal court to compel USCIS to act), the evidence that matters is the timeline: when you filed, the normal processing time, how long you have waited, and every inquiry you have made. Pendwrit is a private log for exactly that. You record your own case-process events, and Pendwrit organizes them into a delay timeline you can bring to an immigration attorney. WHAT PENDWRIT TRACKS - Each pending case: form type, receipt date, the normal processing time you note, and an optional field office - A delay timeline: every RFE, inquiry, CIS Ombudsman request, and congressional contact, in order - The processing-time gap: how long you have waited against the normal time you entered - A reference tab: how USCIS processing works, the mandamus procedure (28 U.S.C. 1361), and how to raise a delay The official tools tell you a status; Pendwrit helps you build the record of the delay you bring to an attorney. FREE - 1 case, with its receipt date, delay timeline, and processing-time gap - Up to 10 delay events on that case - The full USCIS-process and mandamus reference - App Lock (Face ID), free for everyone PRO - 19.99 USD per year, with a 7-day free trial - Delay evidence timeline PDF - receipt date, normal processing time, time elapsed, and every inquiry in order. A record to bring your attorney. - Mandamus prep checklist PDF - your dates, the gap, and the inquiries you have made, organized to bring to an immigration attorney. - Unlimited cases - track every pending application at once, each with its own receipt date, delay timeline, and processing-time gap. - Processing-time milestones and overdue reminders for every case, with optional Calendar export. Free shows the gap; Pro adds the alerts. - Attach photos of your USCIS notices - camera or library - to the case or event they belong to. Display only, kept on your device. - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for your most overdue case and its processing-time gap. LIFETIME - 49.99 USD once - Everything in Pro, owned outright. WHAT PENDWRIT IS NOT - Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to USCIS, DHS, any government agency, any immigration-services organization, or any law firm. - Does not provide legal advice, determine whether a delay is "unreasonable," predict any outcome, or recommend attorneys. - Records only civil case-process events. It does not collect A-numbers, passport numbers, or any government identifier, and is solely for documenting administrative processing delay. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your records live on your iPhone. There is no account, and nothing is uploaded to a server. The reference content and gap math run on your device, drawn from publicly available information. Face ID lock is in Settings. Pendwrit is designed exclusively for iPhone. SUPPORT RESOURCES (in the Reference tab) USCIS Case Status, the CIS Ombudsman, your congressional casework office, and AILA find-a-lawyer. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS The annual subscription auto-renews until canceled; it renews within 24 hours before the period ends unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Lifetime is a single charge with no recurring billing. IMPORTANT DATA NOTICE Pendwrit stores all data locally on your iPhone. Beyond PDF generation, there is no built-in export, import, or backup. Your data is included in iOS Backups (iCloud Backup or Finder) when those are enabled. If you delete Pendwrit without an iOS Backup available, your records will be permanently lost. SUPPORT captainlongevity@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/pendwrit/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/pendwrit/terms

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Visa Status Tracker

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Settle keeps your entire immigration journey organized in one place. Track your cases, stay ahead of deadlines, and understand every step from filing to approval. TRACK YOUR CASES - Add I-485, I-765, I-131, and any USCIS form - Follow your case through each milestone step - See progress at a glance with a clear timeline - Track receipt numbers, service centers, and estimated completion dates NEVER MISS A DEADLINE - Critical deadline alerts with urgency indicators - RFE response windows, biometric appointments, medical exam expirations - EAD renewal reminders and advance parole travel windows - Color-coded urgency so you know exactly what needs attention first ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS - Complete checklist organized by document category - Mark items as gathered, pending, or not needed - Track every required document for your specific case type - Know exactly what you have and what still needs to be collected CHECK PROCESSING TIMES - Current USCIS processing time estimates by form type - Compare against your own timeline to gauge where you stand - Stay informed about typical processing windows AI IMMIGRATION GUIDE (PRO) - Ask questions about your specific case in plain English - Get instant guidance on common immigration scenarios - Understand USCIS terminology and procedures - Powered by AI - not a replacement for legal advice TRAVEL ADVISORY (PRO) - Know whether it is safe to travel internationally right now - Consider your pending case status before booking flights - Understand advance parole requirements ATTORNEY LOG (PRO) - Keep a complete record of every attorney communication - Log meeting dates, advice given, and next steps - Track fees, billing, and retainer agreements - Never lose important legal guidance again UNLIMITED CASES (PRO) - Track multiple cases simultaneously - Useful for families and concurrent filings - Switch between cases with a single tap Built for immigrants navigating the US immigration system - H-1B, L-1, F-1 OPT, green card (I-485), employment authorization (I-765), advance parole (I-131), and more. Settle is a personal tracker and organizational tool. It does not provide legal advice and is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. Always consult a qualified immigration attorney for legal guidance specific to your situation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pendwrit4 screens
Visa Status Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pendwrit and Visa Status Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pendwrit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Visa Status Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pendwrit versus Visa Status Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPendwritVisa Status Tracker
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.2 β€” better18
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ…§ζ…§ 高Karol Jaworski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pendwrit

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Visa Status Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Settle Pro$4.991 Month
  • Settle Pro$39.991 Year
  • Settle Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pendwrit free?
Pendwrit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visa Status Tracker free?
Visa Status Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pendwrit or Visa Status Tracker have ads?
Neither Pendwrit nor Visa Status Tracker shows ads.

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