VDWrite vs Linuxer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VDWrite
This writing app offers text-to-speech proofreading to catch errors, a word finder for better vocabulary, and an active outline for organizing and restructuring documents. It's designed to help users write more effectively and efficiently.
- Text-to-speech proofreading
- Phonetic and meaning word search
- Active document outline
- Voice dictation support
- iCloud synchronization
- Cloud storage integration
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Voice Dream Writer helps everyone write better: Text-to-speech proofreading reduces mistakes, phonetic and meaning search help you use the right words, and an active outline helps you organize and improve the structure of your writing. • Featured in the US App Store Education Collection. • "Voice Dream Writer's technically designed for people with reading disabilities, but it's useful for just about anyone who needs a little help proofing." - Lifehacker Text-To-Speech Proofreading. Professional proofreaders recommend reading out loud as the best way to catch mistakes. Like a personal proofreader, Voice Dream Writer reads your writing using text-to-speech, so you can easily spot awkward sentences, grammatical errors and typos. Also, it can read words and sentences as you type or voice dictate. This way, you can type faster because you no longer have to look up to check the text you just wrote. Word Finder. Voice Dream Writer helps you find the right words using phonetic search and meaning search. For example, search for "inuf" phonetically, and you will find "enough", and search for "Fast Africa Cat" by meaning and you will find "Cheetah." Word Finder also shows you the dictionary definition of a word as you type without you having to select anything or open another program. Outline. As you write, Voice Dream Writer automatically creates an outline of headings, paragraphs and sentences. The Outline helps you structure your document better by giving you an always-on overview. You can also quickly navigate to a section in a long document without endless scrolling. Finally, you can drag and drop elements in the Outline to organize your writing. No more selecting, cutting and pasting large blocks of text. Besides these unique features, Voice Dream Writer also comes with everything you would expect from any great writing tool: • Comprehensive settings for text appearance • Uncluttered writing area • Search for text • Search for misspelled words • Word count • Synchronize and backup with iCloud • Import and export for Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box • Preview and print with multiple themes • Markdown support for formatting • Export to Microsoft Word format (compatible with Apple Pages) • Support for Bluetooth keyboard The app is not only fully accessible, it was designed with students and adults with print disabilities in mind. There are special tools for VoiceOver users to manage the cursor, select text, and find and correct misspelled words by stepping through them. Voice-based Proofreading and Phonetic Search are invaluable for people with dyslexia. Also included is the research-proven Dyslexie font. Voice Dream Writer will continue to evolve. We would love to hear from you!
Linuxer
Master Linux commands through interactive, bite-sized lessons and hands-on practice. Progress from beginner to advanced topics with gamified learning, quizzes, and detailed statistics. Become a Linux power user without the steep learning curve.
- Interactive command line lessons
- Hands-on practice exercises
- Gamified learning path with badges
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Comprehensive curriculum from fundamentals to advanced
- Quizzes and knowledge validation
- Deep dive resources
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Become a Linux power user without the steep learning curve. From complete beginner to command line wizard – all in one app. Master Linux commands without the frustration—Linuxer transforms complex command line skills into bite-sized app, interactive lessons that make learning feel like a game and you can use it as a reference whenever you want, so become a Linux power user without the steep learning curve. From complete beginner to command line wizard – all in one app. What Makes Linuxer Different? - Learn by Doing, Not Just Reading Don't just memorize commands – understand them through hands-on practice exercises that mirror real-world scenarios. Each tutorial provides examples you can test on your own machine, reinforcing knowledge through practical application. - Gamified Learning Path Stay motivated with achievement badges, progress tracking, and skill assessments that make learning Linux feel like a game. Watch your skills grow with detailed statistics tracking your journey from novice to expert. - Comprehensive Curriculum Start with Linux fundamentals (history, distributions, core concepts) before mastering essential commands like pwd, ls, cd, and cat. Advanced topics build on this foundation with logical progression. - Knowledge Validation Test your understanding with strategic quizzes between sessions and comprehensive exams after each topic. Both theoretical concepts and practical command usage are covered to ensure complete mastery. - Deep Dive Resources Access a curated collection of advanced resources when you're ready to explore specialized Linux topics and become a true power user. Unlock the power of the command line today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VDWrite at Free against Linuxer's $9.99. VDWrite also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). Linuxer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
VDWrite is free to download; Linuxer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Linuxer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of VDWrite's written reviews are positive against 46% of Linuxer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
VDWrite ships an update monthly, Linuxer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDWrite | Linuxer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (65 ratings) | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews — better | 46.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Opus Noma LLC | Ahmed Alkatheeri |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
VDWrite
No in-app purchases
Linuxer
No in-app purchases









