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Fountain · easy screenwriting

Fountain · easy screenwriting

Write, edit & export scripts

30 ratings
45 reviews
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📊 Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 24, 2024
  • September 14, 2026

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Developer

Alex Walker
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This app provides a native writing and editing experience for screenplays on Apple devices. It utilizes a simple, natural writing language that handles formatting automatically, allowing users to focus on their story. Export scripts in various formats with ease.

✓Native screenplay editor
✓Fountain screenwriting language
✓Automatic formatting
✓Outlining tools
✓Script exporting
✓Plaintext documents
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Fountain · easy screenwriting. Based on 30 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 19 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 💰Free to use
  • 🚀Fast and responsive
  • 👍Simple and intuitive UI
  • 📝Good for early drafts
  • ✨Accessible screenwriting
  • 🎯Perfect for beginners
  • 📂Minimal file size
  • 🔄Cross-device sync (iCloud)
  • 💡Clear writing instructions
  • 💯Highly recommended
  • ✅Works well on iPad

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes
  • 🐛Files disappearing after crash
  • 🐛Saving issues
  • 🐛Text behind keyboard bug
  • 🐛Line breaks in the middle of words
  • 🐛PDF export loses last line
  • 🐛Non-removable watermark
  • 🤔Not intuitive for new users
  • 🤔Mac version needs work
  • 🤔Formatting issues on phone
  • 🤔Industry standard font missing
  • 🤔No autocomplete for characters
  • 🤔No version history
  • 🤔No title page (initially)
  • 🤔No paginated view until export
  • 🤔No dual dialogue support
  • 🤔No custom default folder option
  • 🤔Niche issue with musical sequences/lyrics
  • 🤔QR code watermark on PDFs
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What's New in Fountain · easy screenwriting

0.67

September 14, 2026

- Fixed an issue with PDF export on certain devices

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Magically organize scenes, notes and more

Mar 27, 2025 — Apr 27, 2025

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User reviews

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I use it on both iOS and Mac … Mac version needs work

I’m constantly renaming the file because it constantly changes back to Untitled. Today it stopped saving. You guys really have to thoroughly test this. There’s no reason to miss this kind of functionality.
HoodgrownHoodgrown

Best app and script writing ever!

I had to wish that of screenwriting app, and it looks so rad! I will continue to writing something of script for movie, and I will give 5 stars. Highly recommended!
Gordon Claude PaulGordon Claude Paul

there are way better free options

Always thankful for more options in the Fountain screenwriting space, but this barey even functions. There’s no way to literally SAVE A NEW FILE to a folder on your computer. There’s no autocomplete of characters, so you can enjoy typing those names over and over again. And somehow the document isn’t even in Courier, which is 100% the industry standard. Hard pass in a world where you can use the full-featured (and frequently updated) Fountain editor Beat completely for free.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback. There’s no QR on the PDF, and I’m working on autocomplete, but I definitely appreciate there are other options out there. Happy writing!

Powerful

Need I say more?
Paul MinaPaul Mina

Response from developer

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Larry Weissmann

So much easier than any other
larry the comedy writerlarry the comedy writer

Response from developer

🙌 thanks for the kind words!

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

Constantly changes file name back to Untitled

Bug

Stopped saving

Bug

Deleted work when changing document title

Bug

No version history

Bug

Text continues behind the keyboard and is inaccessible

Bug

Crashes frequently

Bug

App closes unexpectedly while writing

Bug

Loses progress after crashing

Bug

Crashes when adding a period with double-tap space

Bug

Formatting while writing not as pictured

Bug

Boots user off the app

Bug

Lyrics not handled well

Bug

Last line on each page lost on PDF export

Bug

Non-removable 'Made In Fountain' + QR Code watermark on exported PDFs

Bug

No paginated view until PDF export

Bug

Dialogue breaks lines unexpectedly in the middle of words

Bug

Character names break lines unexpectedly

Bug
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Requested Features

13 requests

Autocomplete for commands (e.g., INT.)

Feature

Light mode option

Feature

See page breaks within the app

Feature

Title page creation

Feature

Option to change text size

Feature

Support for research notes

Feature

Drag and drop for rearranging sections/beats

Feature

Force a Slugline (e.g., with 'Intercut')

Feature

Improve character name recognition

Feature

Dual dialogue support (^)

Feature

Custom default folder option

Feature

Clarification on AI-generated icon

Feature

Icon change

Feature

FAQ

What does Fountain do?

Fountain is a native screenplay editor for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It allows you to write, edit, and export scripts using the Fountain screenwriting language, a plain-text format that handles formatting automatically. This means you can focus on your story without worrying about complex formatting.

What are the key features of Fountain?

Key features include a fully native editor for a fast and smooth experience, tools for editing and viewing scripts, outlining capabilities, and the ability to export scripts in various formats. It uses the Fountain screenwriting language, which simplifies writing by handling formatting automatically.

How much does Fountain cost?

Based on the provided information, Fountain is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model for the app.

What devices is Fountain compatible with?

Fountain is designed for Apple's ecosystem and is compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. This allows for a seamless writing experience across your Apple devices.

Can I use my scripts with other software?

Yes, Fountain uses standard plaintext documents which are compatible with the Fountain screenwriting language. This means you can read and write your scripts with any text editor, ensuring your data is portable and accessible outside of the app.