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CardBeat: Story Plot Corkboard

CardBeat: Story Plot Corkboard

Index Cards to Outline Movies

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24 reviews
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Released
November 2, 2020
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Developer

Stefan Stuckmann
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A digital corkboard for writers to plot novels, screenplays, or short stories. Organize your narrative beats onto digital cards, arrange them freely, and visualize your entire story structure. Supports handwriting and typing, with export options for collaboration.

✓Digital corkboard for story plotting
✓Index cards for scenes and beats
✓Handwriting and typing support
✓Customizable card types and colors
✓Zoomable and shufflable board layout
✓iCloud sync across devices
✓Export boards as PDF or CardBeat files
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What's New in CardBeat

2026.11

November 2, 2026

- Copy, cut and paste cards: within a board, between boards, and across your devices. - External displays now frame your board on their own. Choose Fit Board or Follow My View from the new toolbar button. Works again on iOS 27. - Boards with many cards open faster, and new boards open as soon as you create them. - Undo now scrolls changes it makes off-screen into view, and you can pinch a card closed while typing. - Fixes: undo and redo are saved and synced right away, ⌘B/⌘I/⌘U formatting sticks, and a crash when closing a card during iCloud sync.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$19.99

Unlimited Story Boards

Create an unlimited number of boards

User reviews

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I’m so frustrated

I spend ages working on something and then it kicks me out and deletes everything. 😤 other than that this app is ok.
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The app doesn’t work

The app has potential, unfortunately it doesn’t work. Yeah it’s pretty and everything but it keeps crashing on my iPad Pro. I mean how can I work if my work continuously get lost? Will update review if it gets better.
PTPedro Alejandro Torres

Response from developer

Hey Pedro, thanks for your feedback! There is a new version out that fixes a lot of bugs. Maybe you’re up for giving it another try.

This Deserves 5 Stars

This app does exactly what it’s supposed to do and does it really well.
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Not perfect, but just right

I don’t usually write reviews for things, but this app deserves this. I have looked, and there isn’t any other app that does what this app does. It’s simple it’s easy, it’s going to help me SO much with writing in the future. And there isn’t an accursed subscription. Maybe I’m cheap, but I don’t like subscriptions. And as long as I limit myself to one to two projects at once, I shouldn’t have to spend a dime :) I was seriously about to go out and buy a cork board and a ton of notecards, and then I saw this app, and it really saved me, because I don’t have any room for a cork board. So thank you.
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WWonderHeir

Response from developer

Thank you so much, I hope you keep enjoying this app!

Would be higher if the app didn’t crash constantly

I find that constantly I create a card only for the app to crash loosing anything I’ve drawn/written with no obvious way to save while editing. Its actually infuriating.
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FAQ

What is CardBeat?

CardBeat is a digital corkboard application designed for writers to plot novels, screenplays, and short stories. It allows users to organize story beats onto virtual index cards and arrange them on a board.

How does CardBeat help with story structure?

You can break your story into acts, sequences, and scenes, placing each beat on a card. These cards can then be pinned to the board and shuffled until the desired structure is achieved, all digitally without physical materials.

Can I use my Apple Pencil with CardBeat?

Yes, CardBeat supports handwriting with Apple Pencil or your finger, offering various pens, pencils, markers, and brushes in any color. Typing is also fully supported for each card.

How does CardBeat handle syncing and sharing?

Your boards can sync across iPhone and iPad using iCloud, or you can disable sync. Boards can be exported as PDFs for feedback or as CardBeat files for co-writers to import.

Is CardBeat free to use?

CardBeat is free to start, allowing you to plot up to two boards. Unlimited boards can be unlocked with a one-time purchase, and there is no subscription required.

Does CardBeat have ads?

No, CardBeat is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements. It also does not use third-party analytics or require accounts.

What devices does CardBeat support?

CardBeat is available for iPhone and iPad, with boards syncing across these devices via iCloud.

How often is CardBeat updated?

The latest version of CardBeat is 2026.11, and it was last updated on 2026-11-02. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.