Author vs FinderlyFix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Author
This app serves as a companion to its macOS counterpart, offering a minimalist and powerful writing experience on iOS devices. It allows users to create and manage their written content seamlessly across platforms.
- Minimalist writing interface
- Powerful writing tools
- iOS companion app
- Syncs with macOS version
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The iOS companion to Author macOS.
FinderlyFix
This app offers AI-powered diagnostics for home improvement projects, connecting users with trusted professionals and providing step-by-step DIY guidance. It aims to simplify home repairs and renovations.
- AI diagnostics for home issues
- Connect with trusted pros
- Step-by-step DIY guidance
- Home improvement project planning
- Trusted professional network
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Something in your home breaks. Point your phone at it. FinderlyFix tells you what's wrong — then whether to fix it yourself or bring in a pro. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap it. Take a photo or a short video of the problem — the drip under the sink, the breaker that keeps tripping, the crack in the tile. 2. Get a diagnosis. FinderlyFix reads the image and explains what it's looking at, in plain language. 3. Fix it or hand it off. Follow step-by-step DIY guidance, or connect with a local pro. WHAT ONE PHOTO GETS YOU Diagnosis — what's wrong, how severe it is, and the suggested next step. DIY Option — time required, skill level, an estimated cost, and the materials you'll need. Service Option — what to expect if you'd rather not do this one yourself. DIY Steps — the actual repair, one step at a time, with each step checked off as you go. Additional Resources — related how-to videos worth watching first. MORE THAN PHOTOS Record the sound something is making — a grinding fan, a knocking pipe — and start a fix from that instead. Ask follow-up questions in chat, and attach more photos, video or sound as you go. Talk it through live. Start a voice conversation and show the AI the problem through your camera while you describe it. Transcripts are saved to the project. Videos are analyzed in 30-second clips — for a longer video, you pick the 30 seconds that matter. WHEN IT'S NOT A DIY JOB Tell us your ZIP code and FinderlyFix connects you with local service professionals through our partner network. You choose when to submit — nothing is sent until you do. Pro matching is available in the United States only. YOUR PROJECTS, KEPT Every fix becomes a project you can come back to. Start as a guest without an account. Sign in later and the work you already did comes with you. Sign in with Apple, Google, or an emailed code — no password required. PLEASE READ FinderlyFix gives you AI-generated guidance, not professional advice. It can be wrong. Consult a qualified professional before work involving electrical systems, gas, plumbing or anything structural. In an emergency — gas smell, electrical fire, structural danger — call emergency services first. If the app tells you something unsafe or wrong, report it from the message and a person will review it. FREE FinderlyFix is free to use. No subscriptions and no in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: https://app.finderlyfix.com/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://app.finderlyfix.com/TermsOfService
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FinderlyFix at Free against Author's $19.99. FinderlyFix also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Author's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume and ads 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
FinderlyFix is free to download; Author costs $19.99 up front. Author sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FinderlyFix asks for nothing beyond the download.
FinderlyFix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Author's written reviews are positive against 100% of FinderlyFix's.
Author ships an update every 2 months, FinderlyFix every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Author | FinderlyFix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Augmented Text Company LTD | Kiarash A |
Customer experience
Author
FinderlyFix
Bugs and requests
Author
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes frequently, causing data loss
- iOS app shows blank screen and won't open documents
- iPad app completely non-functional
- Text disappears or becomes greyed out during iCloud saves
- Vision OS app lacks cursor for text input
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- Ask AI feature shows infinite loading spinner
- Unexpected Russian pricing text displayed to US users
- App doesn't launch or open on some systems
- Files not detected in Downloads folder
- Cannot open documents created in desktop version on iOS
- Automatic file conversion to Liquid format breaks iOS compatibility
- Text rendering issues (white text on white background)
- Table function broken - cannot write in cells
- App lags and deletes lines when typing quickly
- Highlight feature not working
- Citations not resolving automatically
- Markdown export only exports preamble
- Copy-paste functionality issues
- French localization not working despite being advertised
- App not compatible with iOS 18 and latest macOS versions
Requested features
20 requests- iPad and iOS app that actually works
- Typewriter scrolling mode
- Variable screen width for large displays
- Complete LaTeX export with full file support
- Markdown support
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- Better image handling and integration
- Find and replace functionality
- Dark mode for older macOS versions
- Inline predictive text support
- Nested list creation and editing
- Paragraph indentation options
- Photo support on macOS version
- Keyboard shortcut reference guide
- Table editing improvements
- Integration with reference management software (Zotero, EndNote)
- Local AI endpoints or BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) for privacy
- Better onboarding and UI guidance for new users
- Typeface options (Courier, American Typewriter, serif fonts)
- Line spacing options (1.5, double spacing)
- Color themes and dark mode options
FinderlyFix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Author
- Export & AIFree
- Eng$1.99
FinderlyFix
No in-app purchases
