# Unblock by Werdsmith vs Danger Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Danger Notes at 84% against Unblock by Werdsmith's 25%. Danger Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Unblock by Werdsmith's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unblock by Werdsmith sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Danger Notes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Danger Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danger Notes has 2.3K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Unblock by Werdsmith's written reviews are positive against 84% of Danger Notes's.

Unblock by Werdsmith ships an update every 6 months, Danger Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unblock by Werdsmith | Danger Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblock-by-werdsmith/id988631042/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danger-notes-write-or-die/id1435405127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Werdsmith Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/469842974) | [Villegas Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082275065) |

## What reviewers say

### Unblock by Werdsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblock-by-werdsmith/id988631042)

Overcome writing challenges with creative exercises and prompts. Discover your writing style, develop skills, and find inspiration to bring your stories to life. Unlock more content with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Writing prompts, Writing exercises, Discover writing style, Develop writing skills, Spark inspiration, Character development prompts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great prompts and ideas
- 👍 Helpful for writer's block
- 🤩 Inspiring content
- ✨ Useful for brainstorming
- ✍️ Good for character development

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Paywall for features
- 💳 High cost of star coins
- 🚫 No free way to earn coins
- 🤔 Confusing pricing/tiers

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not restorable
- Decks not showing after purchase
- Glitchy functionality
- Tutorial uses up all credits

**Requested features**

- Allow earning coins through ads
- Implement a daily bonus system for coins
- Offer a way to earn coins by completing daily exercises or card packs
- Provide a daily login feature for star coins
- Add a mini writing assignment to earn points


### Danger Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danger-notes-write-or-die/id1435405127)

This app is designed to combat writer's block by requiring continuous typing to save your work. If you stop typing, all unsaved progress is permanently deleted, encouraging a consistent writing flow.

**Highlights:** Continuous typing required to save, Work deleted if typing stops, Fights writer's block, Encourages writing flow, Suitable for essays, books, and lyrics

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivates writing
- 👍 Helps with writer's block
- 🚀 Boosts creativity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Encourages writing without overthinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accidental deletion of work
- 🔍 Inability to pause or resume writing sessions
- 💡 Lack of formatting options (bold, italics, etc.)
- 🐛 Overlapping text when reaching page limit
- 💡 Inability to set word count goal instead of time

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental deletion of work
- Overlapping text when reaching page limit
- Glitches after updating to iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Add writing prompts
- Implement a pause/resume function
- Provide formatting options
- Allow setting word count goals
- Add a way to export or share written work


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unblock by Werdsmith free?

Unblock by Werdsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Danger Notes free?

Danger Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unblock by Werdsmith or Danger Notes?

Danger Notes is rated higher. Unblock by Werdsmith averages 2.2 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Danger Notes averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Unblock by Werdsmith or Danger Notes have ads?

Danger Notes shows ads; Unblock by Werdsmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unblock by Werdsmith or Danger Notes?

Unblock by Werdsmith ships an update every 6 months, and Danger Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Unblock by Werdsmith was updated on October 22, 2026 and Danger Notes on October 24, 2026.

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