Fortelling - Story Writing App

Fortelling - Story Writing App

Book & novel: world plotting

988 ratings
410 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 15, 2020
  • August 6, 2026

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About

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.

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

5.0.2

August 6, 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
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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 β€” Aug 23, 2026

Read more about Last Person On Earth

Last Person On Earth

Participate in our new weekly writing challenge.

Mar 20, 2026 β€” Mar 27, 2026

Read more about Shadows of the Past

Shadows of the Past

Participate in our new weekly writing challenge.

Mar 6, 2026 β€” Mar 13, 2026

User reviews

I love it, but..

WHY IS FAMILY TREE A PREMIUM FEATURE?? THATS LITERALLY A KEY PART OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. Imma have to stick with the classic board setting to make it or just get a whole different app to do it, I hate that

Problem with new Family Tree Feature

I’m not typically so upset about these things, but the fact that the family tree is behind a paywall is infuriating. There’s no reason for it to be behind one, and yes, I understand the app must make money SOMEHOW but I feel like only customization features like changing the app logo, or theme and things that don’t have anything to do with storytelling should be behind a paywall. I suppose I can always just find a new storytelling app.
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Best OC organisation app / site

Been using Fortelling for a good half a year now and the way everything is grouped, laid out and organised is super intuitive and convenient. It beats all the other sites like Character Hub by a mile (though I still do love Character Hub for its discoverability)

A little sad the web version is subscription only, but honestly the price is worth it if it’s used regularly.
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Great!

I love this app but it doesn’t have all the options to store the different type of information for my story (etc: if I have lore I just want to write down I cant) besides that it is great! It has challenges to strengthen your writing skills and many options for your story! Would recommend

So much help

This app has helped me world build my stories so much

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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
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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.