Fantastic app
I use scrivener across my MacBook, iPhone, and iPad (syncing via Dropbox). The integration is fantastic, and the features work very well across devices. Makes writing a long piece of writing infinitely easier. Takes the frustration out of organizing and re-organizing and formatting and tracking. Great app!
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wish they would update the app.
it's so outdated appearance wise and there are constantly bugs. the ipad version is so disappointing.
Poor Storage Solution
This app would be much better if the storage options were more selective. I can’t stand drop box especially for IOS and in 2026 we shouldn’t be forced into using a paid storage service. If you don’t mind drop box then this is probably 5 stars.
Great design but in need of an update
EDIT: After much searching, have found a partial workaround for the formatting bar issue: Go to the settings for Scrivener (through the app settings menu), then under the Editor heading, enable 3rd party keyboard support. This stops the menu from disappearing. Still issues with actual styles differentiation, but at least you can set styles that way. Increase from 2 to 3 stars
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As others have commented, Scrivener is an amazing writing tool, especially on the Mac and PC. On the iPhone side, where I’m reviewing this app from, it currently leaves a lot to be desired. Basic formatting functions are broken with iOS 26, and other functions aren’t well implemented, such as side-by-side content in landscape mode (an iPhone 14 Pro Max has plenty of space available for side by side content imo), and syncing between mobile and desktop (no iCloud in sight unfortunately). I know the devs L&L are working on a new (and apparently much delayed) product at present, and there are rumours of a foldable phone with iPad Mini-level real estate later this year, so I’m hopeful that the team will have some bug fixes and feature improvements out before the year is done. If they did this would be an easy 5 star review, but in the meantime, I can only offer 2 (edit: per above, now 3)
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As others have commented, Scrivener is an amazing writing tool, especially on the Mac and PC. On the iPhone side, where I’m reviewing this app from, it currently leaves a lot to be desired. Basic formatting functions are broken with iOS 26, and other functions aren’t well implemented, such as side-by-side content in landscape mode (an iPhone 14 Pro Max has plenty of space available for side by side content imo), and syncing between mobile and desktop (no iCloud in sight unfortunately). I know the devs L&L are working on a new (and apparently much delayed) product at present, and there are rumours of a foldable phone with iPad Mini-level real estate later this year, so I’m hopeful that the team will have some bug fixes and feature improvements out before the year is done. If they did this would be an easy 5 star review, but in the meantime, I can only offer 2 (edit: per above, now 3)
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I never write reviews but I LOVE scrivener
Exactly the title. So easy to use, so many functions for writers, love the interfacing between desktop and mobile to write on the go when inspo strikes
