# SolarWriter vs WriteTimer

The clearest difference is price: SolarWriter at Free against WriteTimer's $2.99. SolarWriter also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). WriteTimer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SolarWriter is free to download; WriteTimer costs $2.99 up front. SolarWriter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WriteTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

WriteTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SolarWriter has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, WriteTimer every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SolarWriter | WriteTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarwriter/id997410577/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writetimer/id6761495669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 92 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cool S, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/997410576) | [Dark Wren Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884609181) |

## What reviewers say

### SolarWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solarwriter/id997410577)

Transform your e-reader into a portable typewriter for outdoor writing. This app connects your keyboard to your e-reader's screen, allowing you to type comfortably on e-ink displays in bright sunlight. Save and share your work easily.

**Highlights:** E-reader integration, External keyboard support, Outdoor writing on e-ink screens, Text mirroring to e-reader, File saving and sharing, Detailed setup instructions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SolarWriter Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### WriteTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writetimer/id6761495669)

This app helps writers establish a consistent writing routine through focused sprint sessions and progress tracking. It offers word count logging, achievement milestones, and customizable progress rings without requiring accounts or collecting user data.

**Highlights:** Focused sprint timer with custom durations, Word count tracking with WPM calculation, Daily, weekly, and yearly progress rings, Writing streak and achievement tracking, Session notes and project tags, No accounts or ads, data stays on device

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SolarWriter free?

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

### Is WriteTimer free?

WriteTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SolarWriter or WriteTimer?

WriteTimer is rated higher. SolarWriter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while WriteTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SolarWriter or WriteTimer have ads?

Neither SolarWriter nor WriteTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SolarWriter or WriteTimer?

SolarWriter ships an update every 5 months, and WriteTimer every 4 days. Most recently, SolarWriter was updated on October 10, 2026 and WriteTimer on October 10, 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.*