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Save the Cat!

Save the Cat!

The Language of Storytelling!

440 ratings
44 reviews
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 8, 2020
  • September 11, 2025

Features

Developer

Blake Snyder Enterprises
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About

This app helps writers structure stories for screenplays, novels, and TV episodes using a proven methodology. It guides you through developing loglines, genres, beat sheets, and scene organization with features for emotional arcs and character development.

✓Develop logline and title
✓Choose from 10 story genres
✓Complete Blake Snyder Beat Sheet (BS2)
✓Organize scenes with 'the Board'
✓Track character arcs
✓Create emotional changes per scene
✓Sync files across devices
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Save the Cat!. Based on 440 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • ✍️Excellent script outlining tool
  • 🎯Effective Save the Cat methodology implementation
  • 📱Good mobile app functionality
  • 🔄Syncing between devices works well
  • 🎨Visual board feature enhances creativity
  • 📚Integrates well with Final Draft
  • 💡Helps overcome writer's block
  • 🧠Useful for story structure and planning

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription model with limited free features
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔐Website login problems
  • 📝Poor UI/UX design and clunky interface
  • 💾Data loss and unsaved work issues
  • 🪟Window mode functionality broken
  • 📱Limited platform support (missing Core i3, Mac desktop)
  • 🌐Geo-blocking and regional availability issues
  • 🔤Font size and UI label cutoff problems
  • 🎭Steep learning curve for non-Save the Cat users
  • 🔄Syncing problems between devices
  • ⚠️Misleading pricing and upgrade practices
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What's New in Save the Cat!

5.0.21

September 11, 2025

We have prepared our application for iOS/iPadOS 26.

Subscription plans

Essentials Subscription

Essential Functionality

$21.991 Year
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$21.99

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User reviews

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This is stellar!

This app has everything I need to outline my scripts. Thank you for this, fellas! I’d definitely recommend this for anyone trying to figure out how to outline their scripts ❤️😎
Mace KadeMace Kade

Can’t log in on website!

This would be a higher rating if I could use the website. It says my credentials are invalid, when I know they’re not. Whatever. Using the app because the last one lost all my stuff! Fix the website issue or just make a downloadable computer app that lets you log in with the same credentials you use in this app!
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Reader1718Reader1718

Small issue

Hi, I’m here to say this app is great, but when it is used in window form, you can’t select a beat and it’s stuck. Annoys me to no end, but otherwise great.
Proud of my ADHDProud of my ADHD

nearly everything is behind a paywall.

i get why the subscription is there since the creators have to be paid but having like 70% of the app completely unusable unless you pay $3-40 is kinda crazy.
lorelei88171lorelei88171

:)

Great app for storytellers and it can be opened by final draft go for free
awesomearchangelawesomearchangel
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes when opening Board feature

Bug

Beat selection stuck in window mode

Bug

Login credentials rejected on website

Bug

Crashes every 10-15 minutes

Bug

Unable to upload attachments

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Text field entrapment - unable to exit beat field

Bug

Work disappears without explanation

Bug

iPad version won't sync to desktop version

Bug

App not available in certain countries/regions

Bug

Glitchy and unresponsive desktop version

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Manual save required - no auto-save on crash

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UI labels cut off in both orientations

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Requested Features

11 requests

Monthly subscription or free trial option

Feature

Spanish language support

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Downloadable desktop app with same login credentials

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Printable outline/board export

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Scrivener export functionality

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Larger font size adjustment

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Actual board layout with pinch-to-zoom on mobile

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Auto-save functionality like Google Docs

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Automatic app access with book purchase

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Desktop version for Mac with full feature parity

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Genre description snapshots in selection

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FAQ

What does the Save the Cat! app do?

The app helps writers structure their stories for screenplays, novels, and TV episodes. It's based on Blake Snyder's popular books and provides tools to develop loglines, choose genres, create beat sheets, and organize scenes.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include developing a logline and title, selecting from 10 unique genres, completing a Blake Snyder Beat Sheet (BS2) with variations for different media, and using 'the Board' to arrange scenes and track character arcs. It also allows for scene sequencing, emotional change tracking, and set-up/payoff creation.

How much does the Save the Cat! app cost?

The app offers a free version that allows users to add projects and work on the title, logline, genre, and beat sheet. Many advanced features, such as tracking objects, relationships, developing novels by chapters, and managing entire series, require an in-app purchase for Essentials, Premium, or Pro levels.

What kind of stories can I structure with this app?

You can structure screenplays, teleplays, stageplays, and novels using this app. The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet (BS2) has variations specifically designed for screenplays, novels, and 1/2 hour and 1 hour TV episodes, allowing for tailored story development.

Can I collaborate with others using this app?

Yes, you can add writing partners to your projects and sync changes with them if you have the Premium or Pro level subscription. This allows for collaborative story development and ensures everyone is working with the latest version of the project.