# Scrivener Companion - Scrivo 3 — Poetry, novels, essays, writer

> Powerful writing and editing workspace for iOS, compatible with Scrivener. (iPhone/iPad app by Kairoos Solutions SL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrivener-companion-scrivo-3/id1068691473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 185 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 282 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Arabic, American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2015-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrivener-companion-scrivo-3/id1068691473/reviews.md

## What is Scrivener Companion?

"Even if you don't use Scrivener, Scrivo Pro is a useful and powerful writing and editing tool. But, if you do use Scrivener, you'll appreciate the user interface and design" ***** iMore.com

“The other great advantage is that I can work in Scrivo Pro without an internet connection...” ***** Writeorconsequences.com

App featured by Apple on the "Best apps for writers" collection!

You have a story to tell, article to publish, class notes to take, whether it’s today’s journal entry, tomorrow’s thesis or a future bestseller novella. Scrivo Pro can help you organize your writing, research, generate ideas, and remove distractions so you can focus on the most important thing: writing.

Scrivo Pro is more than an innovative, fast and reliable writing app designed for anyone who writes. This is a writing workspace for your iOS devices and a great Scrivener (compatible) and Ulysses companion on your Mac or Windows computer.

If you are a Scrivener 2 or Scrivener 3 user on your computer, Scrivo Pro will open your projects (binder and cork-board with index cards) and seamlessly sync them via iCloud or Dropbox.

+ WRITE. FORMAT
· Write Everywhere: Use Scrivo Pro as an stand-alone writing app even if you don’t have a computer or you are offline in the wilds
· Typewriter: Distraction-Free mode that keeps only the paragraph you’re typing at the center of the screen, letting you focus on what you’re writing
· Night mode to help you writing at night
· Create rich text format (RTF) and advanced Markdown (MD) documents
· Our Markdown engine supports the standard syntax but it has been extended to include very useful extra markups: tables, footnotes, lists, images, links, highlight, strikethrough, superscript and MathML
· Advanced RTF formatting: Highlight, strikethrough, subscript/superscript, alignment, line spacing, first-line indent, page breaks, footnotes, comments, text & paper color
· Find and replace
· Pinch to zoom text
· Insert special symbols arrows, parentheses, maths, bullets/stars, GPS location, etc.
· Over 30 languages typing support including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Hebrew 
· Extra keys: tab, forward delete, cursor up/down/left/right, etc. 
· Set your own custom keyboard buttons to your commonly-used keys, text snippets or hard to reach characters
· Define margins, headers/footers, paper sizes, MLA and APA style format
· Live counters: characters, words, sentences, words per sentence & reading time
· Text to Speech for proofreading
· Dictation lets you speak text instead of typing

+ ORGANIZE. STRUCTURE. FIND
· Organize your work in unlimited notebooks, folders and subfolders
· Sync projects between Scrivo and Scrivener via Dropbox or iCloud
· Design the cover of your notebooks
· Create projects in a tree-like structure: Sections, Drafts, Folders, Chapters, Research, etc.
· Full-text search your library of documents and projects

+ RESEARCH. SCAN. PDF LIBRARY
· Full PDF reader and manager included for reference files, ebooks, articles, resources, papers, etc.
· New eBook (ePub) reader
· Use the camera of your iPad/iPhone to scan documents, notes, recipes, tickets, etc. as PDF
· Use split-screen and multitasking side by side with other apps while writing

+ SHARE. EXPORT
· Import/Export from iCloud, Dropbox, Box, WebDAV and Google Drive support
· Export, share and print your documents to multiple formats like RTF, Markdown, PDF, ePub, HTML, RTFD, TXT etc. 
· Zip folders/notebooks and email them as an attachment

+ BE SAFE. PROTECT YOUR WORK
· Protect your work with an app security passcode
· Protect any folder or project with a passcode
· Automatic Backups

Privacy Policy
http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html
EULA
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Distraction-free writing modes
- Advanced Markdown and RTF formatting
- Seamless Scrivener project syncing
- Organize work in unlimited notebooks and folders
- Full-text search of documents
- PDF reader and manager
- Text to Speech and Dictation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrivo 3 Unlock All | $1.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Scrivener Companion?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Syncs well with Scrivener
- 💡 Offers writing features beyond just Scrivener
- 🚀 Fast syncing with Dropbox
- 🔒 Secure for writing and storing documents

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Struggles to open or sync Scrivener files
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive for an app that doesn't fully replace Scrivener

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Folders disappearing or not syncing properly
- Text formatting issues when opening files
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Improved Scrivener file compatibility
- Better iCloud syncing support
- More customization options for fonts, layouts, etc.
- Ability to create new Scrivener projects within the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrivener-companion-scrivo-3/id1068691473/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work and also too hard to understand even use

*2025-06-10*

I saw this app, I was happy about it because it will do a better job of fully pasting story for my stories.  It we do it all but it doesn’t.  It just comes out without editing and fomat

### 1/5 — Nothing but Frustration

*2025-05-20*

Truly terrible. 
Downloaded and paid for this to take my project with me on holidays and it has been such a struggle to get the project to sync. I had to duplicate my project in scrivener and clear out anything that wasn’t my chapters to make it work with this app and now i can’t get that work OFF of this app. I hate it. Not worth the $12 I paid for it.

### 4/5 — Scrivo 3/iPadOS 18.4.1

*2025-04-25*

Hey guys, ladies, gentries or what’eves… Just so you know; I love making use of your app(without onboard AI activated). And might it help that love to prolong; since the OS update mentioned in tittle: Scrivo 3 has been crashing on first paste from system clipboard, to reboot with all that was entered prior to paste voided. Hope Ya’ll configure an update soon as we all love that smooth operator feeling;o)
~J.S.

### 1/5 — mac上的文件一打开就崩溃

*2024-05-12*

手机上一打开就奔溃 害得我只能把内容一个一个复制到新的文件里

### 1/5 — I just wasted my money.

*2024-03-21*

I followed the instructions but I cannot get my Scrivener file to sync. It’s greyed out like its not even an option. The interface is not very user friendly. Also, the AI writing assistant that is advertised as included is actually an extra $1.99 per week which I think is very misleading.

**Developer response:** Hello! This problem has been fixed in the new update!
Best regards,
Dev Team

### 2/5 — Not sure of the benefits of this app

*2024-02-21*

I purchased this app hoping it might assist me in my writing profession but it is a rather complicated and convoluted app. I’m not really certain what the end goal was for the app creators.

It definitely has potential but it is rather cryptic without a smooth and easy to follow user experience

### 5/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2023-11-16*

Stürzt sofort ab beim starten der App. iPad Mini 6 mit dem neusten iOS. Bitte den Fehler beheben. ( 8.Nov. 23 ) Auch das Heutige (14. Nov.2023) Update bring keine Besserung. Sofortiger Absturz. Auch auf iPad Pro

UPDATE: Nach einem erzwungenen Neustart meines IPads funktioniert die App! Deswegen sorry für die obere negative Bewertung. 
Hätte ich auch eher drauf kommen können. 😏
Jetzt ist alles Prima.👍

### 1/5 — Crashes immediately after opening

*2023-11-15, version 7.3.7*

I downloaded it to my iPad and iPhone and neither work. $3.50 and nothing. Huge disappointment.

### 1/5 — Won’t even open

*2023-11-10*

I’ve only ever used this app on my phone before for several years now.  It’s okay there.  I am just now trying it on my iPad, and the app won’t even open.  I get the white screen with the “S” in it for a few seconds, maybe a minute, and then it crashes.

On my phone, I’ve never had this issue, but even there I wouldn’t say it’s the best.  It’s a bit of a disappointment tbh.  There’s got to be better apps out there for iPad/iPhone.  Scrivener on the desktop is the best.  Still looking for a mobile program…

**Developer response:** Hello! This issue was fixed in the last app update. Please, install it.
Thanks a lot!
Scrivo Pro Team

### 5/5 — Love it because…

*2023-10-15*

You can store in RTF and other formats. Brilliant! So sick of being tied into an app. Thanks!

**Developer response:** Hello! We tried to reproduce this issue without success on our side. No other users are reporting it but we will continue doing more tests!
Scrivo Pro Team

## Frequently asked questions about Scrivener Companion

### What does Scrivo 3 do?

Scrivo 3 is a writing and editing application designed to help users organize their writing projects, generate ideas, and focus on writing without distractions. It supports various document types and offers advanced formatting options, making it suitable for everything from journal entries to full-length novels.

### How does Scrivo 3 work with Scrivener?

For users of Scrivener 2 or 3 on Mac or Windows, Scrivo 3 acts as a compatible companion app. It can open your Scrivener projects, including the binder and cork-board with index cards, and seamlessly sync them via iCloud or Dropbox, allowing you to work on your projects from your iOS device.

### What are the key writing features?

Key writing features include a distraction-free 'Typewriter' mode, night mode, support for rich text format (RTF) and advanced Markdown (MD) with extended markups for tables, footnotes, and MathML. It also offers advanced RTF formatting, find and replace, pinch-to-zoom text, and over 30 language typing support.

### Can I use Scrivo 3 offline?

Yes, you can use Scrivo 3 as a stand-alone writing app even when you don't have an internet connection. This allows you to write and edit your documents from anywhere, whether you are offline or in remote locations.

### What are the organizational and research features?

The app allows you to organize your work in unlimited notebooks, folders, and subfolders, creating a tree-like structure for your projects. It also includes a full PDF reader and manager for reference files, ebooks, and articles, along with full-text search capabilities to find documents within your library.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.1.2 — 2024-06-08

- Improved stability and fixed minor bugs.

### 8.1.0 — 2024-05-31

- Improved stability and fixed minor bugs.

### 8.0.0 — 2024-05-31

- Improved stability and fixed minor bugs.

### 7.8.0 — 2024-05-26

- Improved stability and fixed minor bugs.

### 7.6.4 — 2024-05-12

- Improved stability and fixed minor bugs.

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