# iWriter Pro vs TimeProgress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeProgress at 100% against iWriter Pro's 68%. TimeProgress also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). iWriter Pro's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iWriter Pro costs $5.99 and TimeProgress $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TimeProgress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWriter Pro has 132 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iWriter Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeProgress's.

iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, TimeProgress every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriter Pro | TimeProgress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeprogress-life-in-rings/id6808043812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) | [Aaron Uballe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808043814) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-pro/id892374380)

A minimalist text editor with robust Markdown support and distraction-free writing. It offers iCloud sync, live syntax highlighting, and various export options for documents.

**Highlights:** Clean and minimal interface, iCloud sync, Live Markdown syntax highlighting, HTML Preview, Typewriter mode, Document Browser with tags, Export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and more

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
- ✍️ Distraction-free writing experience
- 💡 Good value for money
- 🔄 Seamless iCloud sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption (iCloud sync)
- 🐛 Data loss or corruption issues
- 🐛 Syncing problems (iCloud, Dropbox)
- 🐛 Exported DOCX files have restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Data loss or corruption during editing/syncing
- iCloud and Dropbox sync issues
- Exported DOCX files are not fully compatible
- Autocorrect option is confusingly named

**Requested features**

- Add table support (Markdown)
- Allow reordering of shortcuts
- Cycle visibility on headings using Tab
- Add Mark Set and cut region
- Wordpress export


### TimeProgress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeprogress-life-in-rings/id6808043812)

Visualize your time with colorful progress rings for the day, week, month, and year. Customize your view, set reminders, and use built-in timers. Live Activities and widgets offer at-a-glance progress and event countdowns.

**Highlights:** Progress rings for day, week, month, year, Customizable ring colors and presets, Focus and Break timer, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Custom countdown rings for events, iCloud sync for preferences, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriter Pro free?

iWriter Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeProgress free?

TimeProgress costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iWriter Pro or TimeProgress?

TimeProgress is rated higher. iWriter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while TimeProgress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iWriter Pro or TimeProgress have ads?

Neither iWriter Pro nor TimeProgress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriter Pro or TimeProgress?

iWriter Pro ships an update every 3 months, and TimeProgress every 2 weeks. Most recently, iWriter Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and TimeProgress on October 31, 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.*