# WriteOn vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Goblin Tools at 4.8 against WriteOn's 3.3. Goblin Tools also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3K vs 3). WriteOn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WriteOn costs $4.99 and Goblin Tools $1.99 up front. Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WriteOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goblin Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Tools has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of WriteOn's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goblin Tools's.

WriteOn ships an update monthly, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WriteOn | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon/id928746793/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 6 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pink Zombie Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559742330) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## What reviewers say

### WriteOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeon/id928746793)

This app helps writers manage and track their creative writing projects, from novels to short stories. Set word count and date targets, monitor daily progress, and organize chapters. Share your achievements on social media or back up your work securely.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple writing projects, Track daily word count and project progress, Organize individual chapters, Set target dates and word counts, Backup and restore projects, Customizable day/night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #19 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WriteOn free?

WriteOn costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WriteOn or Goblin Tools?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. WriteOn averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Goblin Tools averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do WriteOn or Goblin Tools have ads?

Neither WriteOn nor Goblin Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WriteOn or Goblin Tools?

WriteOn ships an update monthly, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, WriteOn was updated on October 3, 2026 and Goblin Tools on October 11, 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.*