ProWritingAid Reviews 613

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4.3

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the product for its positive impact on their writing, highlighting improvements in grammar, style, and overall coherence. Many find the application and its various tools, such as manuscript analysis and rephrasing features, to be highly valuable and effective, making it a worthwhile investment for both aspiring and experienced writers. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with the app's performance, such as difficulties with large documents, glitches, or suggestions disappearing. A few people were dissatisfied with the rephrasing tool, finding it unhelpful or even detrimental to their work, and some experienced problems with customer service regarding refunds or specific feature functionality.

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User experience

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Product

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Application

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Based on these reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really do enjoy this app, it's helping me improve my writing. However, there's a minor concern with pronouns. My character, Aiz, uses they/them pronouns, and it keeps correcting everything as if I'm... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really liked the manuscript analysis. I was surprised by how thorough and accurate it was. It helped me fix some weak spots in my book that I wouldn't have noticed otherwise. The grammar and spelli... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's really great, but Grammarly catches things it doesn't and vice versa, so I have to use both. Grammarly also has way better paragraph rephrasing. I also purchased the lifetime premium pro,... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like this site because of its big community and fun little challenges throughout the year, which can make writing fun. They also improve my writing by a milestone. The only thing that I wish they co... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using ProWritingAid for quite some time now. Initially I had the yearly subscription however, I got tired of having the recuring yearly change on my debit card. When I came into the requisi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using ProWritingAid for about a year and find it tremendously helpful. I put my chapters through their critique report and get a thorough summary with actional suggestions on how to improv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My writing as an indie Author has been so much better after making my purchase with ProWritingAid! I have always loved writing as a teenager in high school, and that spark never dies especially with t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The app works great, sans a few glitches. My writing has improved considerably since using ProWritingAid. I am seeing fewer mistakes needing correction. I bought a lifetime subscription and so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ProWritingAid has changed my writing method. Prior to diving into PWA, I was using Google Docs. In fact, I had written 60k words in my Doc. Then I transferred it all into PWA and it opened my eyes to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being able to notice errors in real time while writing allows me to make corrections as I go. When I'm in a flow state and can't stop for fear of interrupting my thought process, ProWritingAid lets me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using ProWritingAid has been a lifesaver. As I'm writing this review, even, I am getting real time feedback on my writing. That is what I strive to see when I am writing for fun or my personal book. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ProWritingAid is always there to guide me along the path to ensure my text is easy to read and sounds professional. If I get into difficulty, it can come up with options which can kick-start my brain... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I enjoy your platform and community. However, I dislike the reliance on AI. I believe that the best way to inspire writers is through personal and human responses. Spell check and rephrasing are helpf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very much enjoying this software. It is easy to use and transforms my very imaginary world on the page to something that is easier to understand and imagine. Thank-you for your dedication to a su... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sometimes when I write, and a premium suggestion pops up, it doesn't go away, which is a bit distracting Also, sometimes it just disappears when I was writing, but overall, nice app! I use it f... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

When it works, I appreciate the grammar suggestions & other tools under the "Report" menu, but it's incredibly buggy & needs improvements. Like when the grammar suggestion window pops up, it's so... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

awful experience. paid 43 dollars for a month subscription. app dors not give you many suggestions other than grammer and some basic phrases, and then when requesting a refund just after an hour of... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of ProWritingAid — Dishonest Company, Still No Refund After a Month! I’m warning anyone considering ProWritingAid.com — stay away! I purchased their product a month ago and realized wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent tool for serious writers and novices alike, who appreciate a helping hand in achieving perfect spelling and grammar, as well as tips about sentence structure and much more. Pro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ProWritingAid is the best editing app out there that I have found. Using this app has helped me with fluency and rewording sentences and paragraphs to make the chapters in my books flow better. The ap... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am not sure how I stumbled upon NovNov. It was there one day, and the next thing I knew, I was spitting the words into the internet. I have struggled with getting the nerve up to put a story into th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It improves my writing efficiently! Although I do wish some features weren't under the paid plan, because I want to know how to improve without having to drain my bank account.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I paid for lifetime use of ProWritingAid a few years ago and have never looked back. it was one of the best investments I made. It picks up my grammatical errors and my spelling errors. It has made a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i really enjoy it! It's helping me with my writing but I believe that there are too much features being limited by the pro version and as someone who is writing for my pleasure, I find that the pro ve... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used to be big fan of this software but my experience recently with a document and their customer service has made me question my use of this platform going forward. I edited my file using th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customers service was top notch, love working with this software. Allows you to really narrow done on improvement if your a very serious writer. Love this

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This catches errors in spelling and grammar as I make them, and I love that I get the option to ignore the suggestion if I want. The chapter critiques challenge me to think differently about what I'm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It really helps me improve my writing. Before I started using it, my writing just seemed boring, but after, it started to look more exciting and original. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The tool provides excellent suggestions for rephrasing or restructuring sentences on the fly. I really appreciate the fact that I can integrate it (add it on) to many of the applications that I use, i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the chapter critiques. It seems like a real person with writing expertise is providing feedback. That feature, by itself, would be worth the price.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's pretty good. Even the free version. One small problem is that it can't differentiate between a character talking and normal exposition. Since talking sentence structures are different from n... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The interface is easy to use. It does provide a lot of spelling and grammar help. I use the rephrasing feature a lot, it fixes some awkward statements. Sometimes I see more information about My Accou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It rewords things that I have written, and it's seamless. It offers great ideas. And I love it! its inspirational and corrects my mistakes and saves me time re-reading.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It really has helped me to improve my story plots and writing style. My spelling, grammar, and sentence construction has never been better!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've been using the free version of PWA for several years. In the early day it seemed like many features were free and unlimited. I miss those days but I understand you run a business and can't have u... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a year subscription to ProWritingAid thinking it would help out with my grammar with Slack messages, and emails. It did not offer much suggestions for rewrites or adjusting your tone. I ask... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ProWritingAid is a rip-off: All I could do was enter the title, but I was unable to submit the story. When I uploaded my Word document, which showed 4980 words, the ProWritingAid website... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I never studied the spelling of the tricky ones. You know what I mean! The correct grammar is often tricky too remember in important situations, too. I love it, and it's free. Plus you can pay for a m... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

While sometimes useful on a technical level for things like grammar or pointing out when you're using passive voice or too many glue words, it's not worth paying for. The chapter critique is inconsis... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

What I appreciate most about ProWritingAid is that it functions as a smart editor rather than a content generator. It helps refine my work without stripping away my personal voice or intention. Integr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found ProWritingAid to be a great aid in editing my novels and nonfiction works. Providing a detailed grammatical report for a section being edited to remove unnecessary verbiage, such as... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

For the most part, the recommendations are great, but a few make(For example it says this should be few makes) no sense, and it is hard to ignore something. Or also with this same example of "few make... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They listen to the people who use their services, and the program is phenomenal. Well worth the price for the lifetime subscription. Had been experiencing difficulties, but they resolved the problem,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got ProWritingAid as a grant for my master's program, but have also been using it for a novel that I'm working on. For novel writing, it's been amazing. I would highly recommend it. I'v... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a beginning writer, still developing my skills, and ProWritingAid can give feedback that improves my writing. The critiques it runs are very helpful to get my writing where it needs to be before... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The feedback that the app provides makes my writing more understandable and even better than before! For once, I feel confident about my story and encouraged by the suggestions and positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best tool for writers who want their vision to be precise, clear and easy to read, I recommend it to anyone whose looking for the latter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is a helpful tool that can demand your thorough engagement but will always help you do your best work

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am incredibly disappointed with ProWritingAid’s customer support regarding their high-ticket lifetime plans. I purchased a Premium lifetime license for £319. Just 5 days later, the superior "P... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A good grammar checker that does not enforce using AI. Premium is very expensive, but the free version is definitely the best grammar checker I've found. Actually works properly, unlike the likes of G... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Downloaded PWA, sounded enticing, thought id pay for premium - I had 3 days to see if I liked it, according to the website. Well, I found that I didn't like it. I found it clunky to use, and I had ano... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is the best aid for my dyslexia, its help me polish my writing. Words danced on the page, but the script helped me trap them. Clarity emerged, a lighthouse in the storm. My writing soared. The sent... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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Your personal writing coach. A grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. The best writing depends on much more than just correct grammar. You need an editing tool that also highlights style issues and compares your writing to th...


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

613 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The ProWritingAid program itself is…

The ProWritingAid program itself is great, but I could really stand to do without the AI garbage.

The Firefox plugin needs some work as it acts wonky with certain sites like Archive of Our Own and Bluesky.

11 March 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The interface is easy to use

The interface is easy to use. It does provide a lot of spelling and grammar help. I use the rephrasing feature a lot, it fixes some awkward statements.
Sometimes I see more information about My Account than other times. There is some service I have used once and can't use again until I pay more, but when I look now I can't find with that service is.

8 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love ProWritingAid!

I love all the customizable settings ProWritingAid has to offer, and how wonderful the grammar check is! I love the way it connects different authors, and the challenges (like Novel November) it has to offer! I like the simplicity, and it seems like something made for author use, unlike grammarly, simply used to check grammar and use AI.

7 March 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Best grammar checker around

A good grammar checker that does not enforce using AI. Premium is very expensive, but the free version is definitely the best grammar checker I've found. Actually works properly, unlike the likes of Grammerly and Quillbot, whose AI integration has made them both unusable.

7 March 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good, I've used Grammarly, LanguageTool and Harper. This is is very fast and does provide options. The only "drawback", sometimes it selects something to be rephrase but.. sadly its behind a paywall. Other than that, it has been amazing!

5 March 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good enough

I enjoy that it gives feedback on my writing, but I wish that most of the feedback didn't need to be paid for.

2 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helps you be better.

It corrects me in certain places and tells me why so I can learn and improve. I think that's neat and helpful since I want to get better at writing and be the best at it.

1 March 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The story telling features are nice but…

The story telling features are nice but I can't believe that some goddamn grammar suggestions are hidden behind pay walls! I care about grammar over spelling in these software because it's more of a week spot but instead I need to pay for certain grammar things. pathetic. don't push you upgrade tier that hard, please.

28 February 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mixed feelings...

I do wish it were as helpful as Grammarly's no-pay option. I like using it, and it truly does help, but it seems that it constantly only has premium suggestions, which is frustrating sometimes.

Maybe there could be an option to turn off premium suggestions since we can't even see them?

27 February 2026
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