# Author vs Dialed

The clearest difference is price: Dialed at Free against Author's $19.99. Dialed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Author's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Dialed is free to download; Author costs $19.99 up front. Author sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dialed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dialed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Author has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Author's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dialed's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Author | Dialed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author/id951792010/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialed-ai-barista-assistant/id6739745384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Augmented Text Company LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/459748478) | [Christian Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691008232) |

## What reviewers say

### Author

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author/id951792010)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist writing interface, Powerful writing tools, iOS companion app, Syncs with macOS version

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export & AI | Free | one-time |
| Eng | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, minimalist interface design
- 💡 Innovative concept mapping and mind mapping features
- 📚 Excellent citation and reference management
- ⌨️ Useful keyboard shortcuts and productivity features
- 🎯 Powerful outlining and document folding capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss issues
- 📱 iOS/iPad app severely broken and non-functional
- 🔄 Syncing problems between devices
- 🎨 Limited formatting and customization options
- 📊 Poor image handling capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Dialed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialed-ai-barista-assistant/id6739745384)

This app helps coffee enthusiasts create and refine perfect espresso recipes. It provides tools for documenting your ideal shot for any bean or brew method, suitable for both home baristas and professionals seeking consistency.

**Highlights:** Create espresso recipes, Refine espresso shots, Document recipes, Support for any bean, Support for any brew method, Consistency for professionals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Author free?

Author costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dialed free?

Dialed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Author or Dialed?

Dialed is rated higher. Author averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dialed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Author or Dialed have ads?

Neither Author nor Dialed shows ads.

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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.*