# Story Tracker — Writer's Submission Tracking

> Writer's submission and market tracking tool for creative works. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Nicolle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-tracker/id326115341 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Nicolle](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115344)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-tracker/id326115341/reviews.md

## What is Story Tracker?

Story Tracker makes keeping track of your submitted stories, novels, poems, scripts, and articles easy. Never wonder again where or when you submitted your work. The information is all right there on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch!

Whether you're a working freelance writer, a hobbyist, or something in-between, Story Tracker is a valuable addition to your writing toolbox. Many magazines, journals, or other markets for your work don't allow simultaneous submissions. When you're juggling dozens or even hundreds of stories, it's easy to make an embarrassing mistake. Keeping track of it all can soon become a nightmare.

Here's what you can do with Story Tracker:
* Track submissions of all your writing: stories, poetry, novels, articles, scripts, screenplays, and more.
* Store details and guidelines for any market accepting written submissions: magazines, book publishers, journals, agencies, websites, movie studios, or even one-off writing competitions or anthologies.
* Add details for each story, including title, word-count, genre, and notes.
* View total income earned for each story.
* 'Trunk' stories to hide them from the story list when creating submissions.
* View the submission history for each story, sorted by date.
* Displays story status icons.  
* Add details for each market, including title, genre, editor, deadline and more.
* Launch email or phonecalls directly from market details.
* Highlights approaching market deadlines on the market list.
* Hides closed markets from the market list when creating submissions.
* View submission history for each market, sorted by date.
* View response times for each submission.
* Add details for each submission, including story, market, sent/response due/response dates, withdrawn status, and notes.
* Response due dates are calculated automatically based on market response time and submission sent date, or can be overridden.
* Past due submissions are flagged with an exclamation mark on the story and submission screens.
* Past due submissions are highlighted on the submission list.
* Store income earned for each submission.
* Database statistics.
* Protect your data with a passcode lock.
* Database backup, restore, import and export over WiFi to your computer's web browser, Story Tracker for Mac, and Story Tracker for PC.
- Transfer the complete database between devices (iPad / iPhone / iPod) over WiFi via Story Tracker SDBI-format support and AirDrop.
- Supports iTunes file-sharing to transfer the database between device and computer.
* CSV format support to import/export your Story Tracker database to and from desktop spreadsheet applications.
* iPad support at no extra charge!

Please visit http://andrewnicolle.com/storytracker for more information on Story Tracker, including contact details to ask questions, request features, or report any issues. Join the Facebook page to discuss Story Tracker with other fans.

## Key features

- Track submissions of all writing types
- Store market and submission details
- Add story information (title, word-count, genre)
- View income earned per story/submission
- Monitor submission status and deadlines
- Passcode protection and data backup/export

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-tracker/id326115341/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A perfect thing

*2025-04-06*

I’ve used this app for over a decade now and it is nearly perfect. I hope it keeps being supported. There’s nothing like it for me.

### 5/5 — Over a decade and still my favorite writing app

*2023-07-22*

I’m bad at making spreadsheets and don’t like them much in general so this app has been a life saver for me for nearly the entirety of my writing career. The only thing I wish it has was separate sold and published dates.

### 5/5 — Simple and works great 😊

*2020-07-31*

I love the simplicity of being able to track your story submissions on this app. Everything is linked. I love being able to see an overview of stats of all my submissions. I do wish there was an overview of stats on the story level so you can see how many markets that story has been submitted to and same for markets. That way you have the ability to track how many stories you’ve submitted to one market. 
I wish there was a little more flexibility to add fields and to do multiple selections on drop down fields, such as genre, or having the ability to add different pay rates for the same market. Still a good little app. Thanks for creating it! 😊

### 4/5 — Good app but needs dark mode

*2019-05-12*

I just bought this app, and so far I like it. But I noticed that it’s a bit grating to see it at night. A dark mode would be great. 

Also, it would be neat if it came with a prepopulated database of markets. Perhaps a deal with Writer’s Market or some other publication like that? It would be most helpful.

### 5/5 — I use this regularly

*2018-12-01*

Love this app. Have been using for some time and I use it regularly. I've published a lot of short stories in magazines - and this app has helped me to do by KEEPING TRACK OF THEM 😎

❤️ it !  I'd go crazy keeping track of submissions otherwise.

### 2/5 — Not Being Updated, Doesn’t Sync

*2017-10-11*

This app works okay, has an old-style interface, but can’t sync to other devices and hasn’t been updated in a long time — and those only minor. Looks like it’s gone.

**Developer response:** The app is very much alive. I’m still working on the iPhone X support, though the app works fine on iOS8 through iOS11 on other devices meanwhile. Data transfer between devices is supported via AirDrop and has been for several years. If you select Backup Database and the device supports AirDrop, you'll see an AirDrop button appear. Tap that, then the button representing the device to transfer to, and the database should transfer to the other device. This is much easier than the browser-based approach described in the FAQ. That approach should only be necessary with older devices.

### 5/5 — Well done

*2017-10-01*

Exactly what I was looking for. One small suggestion: a check box to indicate whether a market accepts simultaneous submissions.

### 3/5 — Early Review

*2017-03-20*

Began using the app two or three weeks ago.   Makes building a database of potential markets easy.  With a glance, one can refresh one's memory of where work is going (don't know yet about submittal history).  There seems to be room on the top page to put a few critical notes about the market, such as reading period for lit mags or how to contact any market.  Some glitches (can't clear a red entry.  Don't know what it's for).

**Developer response:** Markets are highlighted in red when the deadline for that Market approaches. To clear the highlighting, either change the Market deadline, or modify the Market Deadline Highlighting options in the app (Tools -> Settings within the app). The settings are 'Highlight x units before' and 'Clear past deadlines'.

Submissions will be highlighted when the Response Due date has passed. To clear the highlight, enter a Response and Response Date for that Submission, or don't enter a Response Due date to begin with.

### 4/5 — Very Helpful!

*2017-01-28, version 3.2*

This is a great app, an excellent way of keeping track of submissions and sales. 

There are two small things I don't like: there is no way to mark a story as a work in progress (it's either 'ready' or 'trunked', and the default setting for receiving a response is 'rejected', which is kind of a downer.

### 5/5 — Works good

*2016-05-17, version 3.1*

Does what it's supposed to do and does it well. If only it had could support or, dream of dreams, synced with The Submissions Grinder

## Frequently asked questions about Story Tracker

### What does Story Tracker do?

Story Tracker helps writers meticulously manage their submissions of creative works like stories, novels, poems, scripts, and articles. It allows you to track where you've submitted your work, store details about each market, and monitor submission statuses and response times.

### What are the key features of Story Tracker?

Key features include tracking submissions for various writing types, storing detailed information about markets and submissions, adding notes and word counts for each story, viewing income earned, and monitoring approaching deadlines. It also offers data backup and passcode protection.

### How much does Story Tracker cost?

Story Tracker is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no additional in-app purchases or subscriptions required for its core functionality.

### What devices is Story Tracker compatible with?

Story Tracker is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It also offers support for Story Tracker for Mac and Story Tracker for PC, allowing for data transfer and management across platforms.

### Who would benefit from using Story Tracker?

This app is ideal for any writer who submits their work to multiple magazines, journals, publishers, or other markets. It's particularly useful for those juggling numerous submissions to avoid errors, manage deadlines, and keep a clear record of their professional and creative output.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6 — 2023-08-31

Note: This update requires iOS 11 or higher!
- Improved iOS 16 support.
- Added support for new devices.
- Renamed AirDrop button on the Backup Database popup to Share.
- WiFi is no longer required to share the database on the Backup Database popup.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.5 — 2020-05-26

- Bug fixes.

### 3.4 — 2020-03-26

- Improved iOS 13 support.
- Added support for new devices.
- Added support for Dark Mode.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.3 — 2018-08-06

- Improved iOS 11 support.
- Added iPhone X support.
- Bug fixes.

### 3.2 — 2016-12-22

Note: This update requires iOS 8 or higher!
- Added iOS 10 support.
- The Story list can now be searched by Genre.
- Removed built-in web browser.
- Bug fixes.

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All apps by Andrew Nicolle: https://appshunter.io/developer/326115344

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