Storyist 4

Storyist 4

A powerful writing environment

363 ratings
66 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 6, 2019
  • October 10, 2025
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This app provides a robust writing environment for authors and screenwriters. It allows for detailed story outlining, manuscript creation with rich text editing, and seamless revision on any device. Organize all your writing projects in one place for easy access and collaboration.

Rich text editor with comments and images
Index card outlining and story sheets
Manuscript and screenplay formatting
Cloud storage and collaboration support
Import/export text and images
Support for various file formats
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What users say

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What's New in Storyist 4

4.7

October 10, 2025

Support for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

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In-App Purchases

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Free Trial

Try Storyist 4 for free for 14 days.

User reviews

A Surprise..

Perfect Writer App..

Bought it a long while ago now they stole it from me in the new update

Bought it in 2022, and loved it.
Just went to use it and it updated to 4, and I can’t use it any more.
It’s locked under the update and I have to PAY again if I want it!!!!
Huge scam!!!

Can’t see all projects

I have created 5 projects but can’t see them all at once. Have to go into files which is a nuisance and doesn’t always work.

Pretty good!

I use the macOS app, and the iOS app has all the same features, presented in an easy to use fashion. I don’t really use it for logging characters or locations or plot points. Another app fills that gap, as I find Storyist’s methods for this a bit half baked. But it excels as a more focused version of Pages with much smaller file sizes. All I need is a simple writing app that lets me see the pages and word count rack up, whilst being able to highlight blocks of text and add comments to myself for future drafts. Storyist provides this with a one off payment and no sub. Can’t fault the iCloud sync either which lets me work on the same draft seamlessly between phone and desktop. Highly recommended.
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Brilliant and Elegant in its Simplicity.

Beautiful and lean- not over designed and needlessly complex.

It’s a Writing Machine for writers who want to Write rather than spend time being software technicians.

Have appreciated Storyist from the beginning and ditched my other screenwriting programs.

It’s one of the best deals in writing apps. You don’t feel like you’re being gouged by Corporate “Greed”.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Files and projects mysteriously disappear

Bug

App crashes when opening manuscripts

Bug

Freezing during typing sessions

Bug

Auto-capitalization in middle of sentences

Bug

Spell-check suggestions showing duplicate words

Bug

Index cards losing color after updates

Bug

Styles vanishing when edited on iOS

Bug

Text disappearing from documents while outline remains

Bug

Dropbox connection failures and blank file displays

Bug

Split-screen zoom focusing on wrong area

Bug

Font selection list not loading

Bug

Restore Purchases prompt appearing repeatedly

Bug

Export formatting issues with dark theme

Bug

Requested Features

11 requests

Footnotes and endnotes support

Feature

Word and Pages format export compatibility

Feature

Better backup system with cloud storage

Feature

Folder tree navigation on mobile

Feature

Non-fiction templates with query tracking

Feature

Improved dark mode customization

Feature

Cursor support for iPad

Feature

Section-level export functionality

Feature

German language localization

Feature

Extended keyboard shortcuts preservation

Feature

Better page number formatting options

Feature

FAQ

What does Storyist 4 do?

Storyist 4 is a powerful writing environment designed for authors and screenwriters. It allows you to create, review, and revise your work, from initial story outlining with index cards to producing submission-ready manuscripts and screenplays.

What are the key features of Storyist 4?

Key features include a rich text editor with support for comments, images, headers, and footers; index card outlining and customizable story sheets; automatic manuscript and screenplay formatting; and Files app integration for cloud storage and collaboration.

How much does Storyist 4 cost?

Storyist 4 offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial, you can purchase the app to continue using editing features. Reader mode is available for free. No subscription is required, and upgrade pricing is available for previous users.

What devices is Storyist 4 compatible with?

The description mentions Storyist for iPad and Storyist for Mac, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices and macOS. It also supports Files app integration, implying access across devices where Files is available.

What file formats does Storyist 4 support?

Storyist 4 supports import and export of text and images. It is compatible with Storyist for Mac, RTF, Plain Text, Fountain, and Final Draft FDX files. It can also export text files as PDF.