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Fountain · easy screenwriting

Fountain · easy screenwriting

Write, edit & export scripts

35 ratings
46 reviews
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Released
June 24, 2024
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Developer

Alex Walker
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This app offers a streamlined approach to writing screenplays using a simple, Markdown-based language. It provides essential editing, viewing, and exporting tools for writers on Apple devices, focusing on speed and a clutter-free experience. Your scripts are saved as standard plaintext files, ensuring portability and ownership.

✓Fountain screenwriting language support
✓Native iOS, iPadOS, and macOS editor
✓Fast and responsive performance
✓Clutter-free writing interface
✓Plaintext document export
✓Outline and export tools
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What users say about Fountain · easy screenwriting

Reviews of Fountain · easy screenwriting are mixed: the Productivity app is rated 4.5/5 from 35 App Store ratings. What users like most: free to use, fast and responsive. Top complaints: frequent crashes, files disappearing after crash. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

0.68

October 28, 2026

- PDF export honors Prominent Headings preference - Optimized for iOS + iPadOS 27 - Support for iPhone Duo

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User reviews

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very clean, easy to use and grasp

came from slugline 2. fountain uses similar structure but saves as .txt files. this app is far more polished, and is free with no IAPs yet.
Cchumbert5

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.
HHoodgrown

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!
GPGordon 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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IIgnatius_J_Reilly

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!

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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

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Icon change

Feature

FAQ

Does Fountain have ads?

No, Fountain is ad-free. It is a free application with no advertisements included.

What devices does Fountain support?

Fountain is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

How is Fountain different from traditional screenwriting software?

Fountain uses the Fountain screenwriting language, a flavor of Markdown, allowing users to write naturally without complex formatting. This focus on plaintext makes scripts portable and easily readable with any text editor.

Can I export my scripts from Fountain?

Yes, Fountain allows you to export your scripts. The app provides outlining and exporting tools to help you finalize your work.

What is the age rating for Fountain?

Fountain has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages.

How often is Fountain updated?

The latest version of Fountain is 0.68, and it was last updated on October 28, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

What are the main pros and cons of Fountain based on user reviews?

Users praise Fountain for being free, fast, responsive, and simple, especially for beginners and early drafts. However, some users report frequent crashes, saving issues, and minor formatting bugs.

Is Fountain suitable for professional screenwriters?

Fountain is designed to be accessible and easy to use, making it great for beginners and early drafts. While it offers core screenwriting functionality, some professional features like industry-standard fonts or version history are noted as missing by users.