Slugline: Simply Screenwriting

Slugline: Simply Screenwriting

Write your movie.

14 ratings
79 reviews
#170 in paid Productivity
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$19.99

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This app offers a minimalist, distraction-free writing environment for screenplays. It automatically formats your plain text into a proper screenplay, supports outlining, and includes helpful structure templates. Your work can be synced via cloud services or stored locally.

Automatic screenplay formatting
Integrated outlining
Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
Structure templates (Save the Cat!)
Plain text (Fountain format) support
Notes and scene synopses
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What's New in Slugline

1.7.1

March 7, 2025

We’re back! And we’ve made creating and saving files simpler and better. You can now create and edit screenplays anywhere you like, using the connected accounts (iCloud, Dropbox, whatever) from your Files app. Local or cloud, it’s up to you — either way, Slugline keeps track of your recently-edited screenplays in one convenient place.

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This app dropped -27 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

This *was* the best screenwriting

Why couldn’t you guys just kept it the way it was before with all the updates? Now it’s just a buggy mess overload.

App is near worthless

I read the negative reviews from 5 to 7 years ago and just assumed that the bugs and crashes were fixed. To my dismay, they were not. In my first script, a good chunk of my outline disappeared. Then lines of my script began to disappear. This makes the app near worthless for writing.

Keyboard toolbar disappears

This is a great app and has proved invaluable for scripting a graphic novel I’m producing. However, there is one niggle I must mention—that is, the keyboard toolbar just randomly disappears for no apparent reason, meaning I have to close and reopen the app or go into the settings and switch it off and on again to get it back. I use the shortcuts on the toolbar often so it’s a bit of a pain having to go through this process several times a session. Maybe a bug fix is needed. Otherwise, I’m loving it.
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When I try to write than the letters get separated from the word like letter - let ter and it continues to write with an overflow and the whole screenplay is messed up. I pay for this app to get a good platform but instead it wants to drive me nuts

Right on cue.

So happy for the update!

My other “professional” screenwriting iOS/OS apps are falling apart, suffering from compatibility issues, and formatting errors.

Slugline hits the mark as it’s stable, provides cross compatibility, and keeps to format.

Thanks again.

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FAQ

What is Slugline?

Slugline is a screenwriting application designed to provide a minimal, distraction-free environment for writing movie scripts. It automatically formats your plain text into a properly formatted screenplay without requiring manual tab presses. It also offers features like integrated outlining and structure templates.

How does the automatic formatting work?

The app uses the free and open Fountain screenplay format, which is based on plain text. As you write, Slugline intelligently interprets your text and applies standard screenplay formatting, such as scene headings, character names, and dialogue, ensuring your script looks professional.

What are the pricing and compatibility options?

This application is a paid app, with its price reflecting its professional features. It is available for iOS devices, allowing you to write your movie on the go. Specific iOS version compatibility can typically be found on the app store listing.

Can I sync my work across devices?

Yes, Slugline supports syncing your screenplay files with cloud services like iCloud and Dropbox. This allows you to seamlessly transition between writing on your iOS device and other platforms, or simply keep your work backed up and accessible.

What are the benefits of using plain text for screenwriting?

Using plain text with the Fountain format means your screenplay is highly portable and future-proof. You can open and edit your script in any text editor on any device, and Slugline will always render it correctly. This flexibility ensures your work is not locked into a proprietary format.