CardBeat: Story Plot Corkboard

CardBeat: Story Plot Corkboard

Index Cards to Outline Movies

33 ratings
24 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
November 2, 2020
Updated
October 20, 2026
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This app provides a digital cork board for writers to plot novels, screenplays, or short stories. It allows users to break down stories into acts, sequences, and scenes, and rearrange them freely. Users can customize cards with colors, lines, or grids, and choose from various drawing tools or keyboard input.

✓Digital cork board for story plotting
✓Structure stories into acts, sequences, and scenes
✓Rearrange plot elements freely
✓Customizable cards with colors and backgrounds
✓Multiple drawing tools and keyboard input
✓Export boards as PDF
✓iCloud syncing
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What's New in CardBeat

2026.10.1

October 20, 2026

- Made for iPhone Duo: unfold your device and see the whole board at once. - New mini-map: find your way around large boards. Turn it on in the More menu. - Fixed cards that could end up out of reach, and boards growing while zoomed. - Smoother iCloud sync and faster boards overall.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$19.99

Unlimited Story Boards

Create an unlimited number of boards

User reviews

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

FAQ

What is CardBeat?

CardBeat is a digital cork board application designed to help writers plot their novels, screenplays, and short stories. It offers a flexible and visual way to organize narrative elements like acts, sequences, and scenes without the limitations of physical index cards.

What are the key features of CardBeat?

Key features include the ability to break down stories into structural components, rearrange them freely, customize cards with different colors and backgrounds, and use various drawing tools or keyboard input. It also supports PDF export for sharing and optional iCloud syncing.

How much does CardBeat cost?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or customization options. Specific pricing for in-app purchases is not detailed in the provided description.

What devices is CardBeat compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPads and iPhones, making it accessible for mobile and tablet users. It supports drawing with a finger or an Apple Pencil.

How can I share my story plots with others?

CardBeat allows you to export your entire cork board as a PDF document. This makes it easy to share your story structure and progress with colleagues, editors, or writing partners for feedback.