Fortelling - Story Writing App

Fortelling - Story Writing App

Book & novel: world plotting

1K ratings
415 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 15, 2020
  • August 17, 2026

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This app helps novelists plot and write their books by organizing story elements like characters, locations, and items. It offers tools for world-building, real-time collaboration, and writing statistics, along with weekly challenges to inspire creativity.

Advanced plotting tools
World-building for fictional universes
Story element organization
Real-time collaboration
In-app novel writing
Writing statistics
Weekly writing challenges
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What's New in Fortelling

5.0.3

August 17, 2026

Update 5.0 introduces many new and improved functionalities: - Family tree: plot out relationships of entire royal families or dynasties. - Writing sprints: timed sessions to help you hit your goals. - Reworked statistics: deeper insight into your writing habits. - Homescreen widgets: see your word count and streak at a glance. Curious what changed exactly? Make sure to check the app's changelog.

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Subscription plans

Fortelling Pro - Annually

Gain access to all Pro features of Fortelling

$74.991 Year
3 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$199.99

Fortelling Pro Lifetime

Enjoy all Fortelling Pro features for ever.

Events

Read more about New: Family Trees

New: Family Trees

Create and track generations of characters.

Aug 2, 2026 Aug 23, 2026

Read more about Last Person On Earth

Last Person On Earth

Participate in our new weekly writing challenge.

Mar 20, 2026 Mar 27, 2026

Read more about Shadows of the Past

Shadows of the Past

Participate in our new weekly writing challenge.

Mar 6, 2026 Mar 13, 2026

User reviews

The update ruined it

I’m not sure if you guys care about your reviews but I really liked this app until the update which frustrates me so damn much. First, the app forced me to update it which would have been fine if those stupid extra things didn’t change the app age rating?? I don’t even need a family tree or that other stuff. I have overly strict parents who set my devices so that it seems like I’m a ten year old so that I can’t download Snapchat, etc, which is fine. But they also placed a time limit on my notes app so I’m not always writing. Now my device has offloaded Fortelling which again would be fine but I used to write A LOT even my diary. Now I can’t get my stuff back because the website version has some “limited” element thing which prevents me from using the keyboard which now won’t let me copy and paste my things into my phone notes. What am I supposed to do now?? Sorry this comes off as a rant but I’m genuinely frustrated and don’t usually write reviews
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Why not have family tree free?

Now, I love this writing thingy app. It's so fun and organized. The community is funny and very creative and it's polls and such probably community driven. I'm not in ALL of that but I can understand it. Anyways, the recent update with family trees I think its pro? Like, I completely understand you need to make money but I truly think making that free or a small option free can make it feel like the COMMUNITY can enjoy. Not everyone wants to spend money like they. It's nice to dally with it! I feel like letting it be free could let people have fun while also letting pro have better options..? I'm really bad at articulation and wording so I'm sorry if it's kinda hard to read. Anyways, excellent app, love it. 5/5. 9.4/10!
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Came back and was disappointed

Over all it is generally quite good, but most features are only for people who pay for Pro. I’ve been using Pages recently instead, but I came back and discovered that the family tree feature had been added. So I made a new account and stuff, then went and tried to make a family tree, but what the update hadn’t said was that you have to pay for Pro just to make a family tree. Really disappointed by that because I’ve been looking forwards to this feature for ages and now can’t access it. Honestly I think at this point I’d say that Pages is better 😕
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I wish It was easier to navigate

(Not sure what happened to my other review so this is another one)
Anywho I really love this app it helps me keep track of my OCS, my story, everything. I love it. The only downside I can think of is that its confusing at times. For example, sometimes I'm just not sure where anything is on the app and it takes me a minute to find it. So I guess im saying I wish it was easier to use? (Even though its already pretty easy lol) but yea. It's a great app 5/5 i totally recommend!!!!!!!!
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My review

This is a great app it’s helped me sort and organise everything and it’s super easy to work!!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Blank screen when trying to delete characters

Bug

Inability to rearrange timeline events

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when adding images

Bug

Disappearing projects and lost progress

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to import/export data

Feature

More customization options

Feature

Better organization and navigation

Feature

Offline mode or autosave functionality

Feature

Collaborative features and social sharing

Feature

FAQ

What does Fortelling do?

Fortelling is a mobile application designed to assist novelists in plotting and writing their books. It provides tools for organizing story elements, building fictional worlds, writing the novel directly within the app, and collaborating with others.

What are the key features of Fortelling?

Key features include advanced plotting tools for creating characters, languages, species, and items, as well as a location tool for building fictional universes. It also offers real-time collaboration, in-app writing with statistics and version history, and weekly writing challenges.

Is Fortelling free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means certain features or content may require a purchase to access.

Can I collaborate with other writers using Fortelling?

Yes, Fortelling features real-time collaboration, making it easier to work with others on a story. You can co-write and keep the creative synergy going with your collaborators.

What kind of writing projects is Fortelling best for?

Fortelling is ideal for novelists working on books and novels, especially those who need robust tools for world-building and complex plot organization. It's also suitable for short story writers participating in challenges.