Storyist Review
Having written a 50k word story, I find it next to impossible to proofread, edit and format the manuscript without knowing the line numbers of the text. Simply displaying line number where the cursor is and making the cursor dominantly visible would serve that purpose without much programming effort. I hope the author will make that change soon.
Thank you
Thank you
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Infuriating
Every time I buy a new device—upgrade. Storyist acts like I don’t exist. I add my Apple ID password, and it literally stays on the same page, instead of moving to my profile. Coincidentally, the page I’m stuck on offers a new subscription. SMH 🤦♀️ So tired of this game.
Bit of a rip off
I used to use Storyist a lot, I mean A LOT. I bought the app years ago and it’s my go-to for writing stories and scripts. However it’s now stopped working, telling me I have to pay for the latest version. Now when I first got it, I was told it was a one-time payment, so what’s changed? It won’t even let me restore my purchases. What’s going on? Not happy.
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Very Frustrated
I just spent over an hour trying to move from Scrivener to Storyist, as it was supposed to be more iPadOS friendly. There is no good way to import a document, the styles all get broken, the user guide on their web site doesn’t even match the functionality of the app, this is a disgrace. At least Scrivener does what it says it will do.
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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!!!
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”.
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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Zur Zeit die beste Alternative zu Scrivener
Vielen Dank an die Entwickler für diese App. Es war so Mühsam mit der Synchronisierung auf den Geräten (Mac - iPad) via Dropbox mit Scrivener. Storyist geht mit iCloud super gut um, da das Xxx.story Format besser ist als das Xxx.scriv Format (die Datei ist eigentlich ein Ordner und wird in Unterordnern gliedert). Aber das beste noch: Storyist kann bidirektional (Import - Export) mit Scrivener Dateien umgehen. Wer nicht auf Scrivener verzichten möchte, kann sogar Storyist als Begleitapp auf dem iPad nutzen (mit ein Paar Einschränkungen) um Dropbox zu vermeiden. Ein kleiner Vermutstropfen ist, dass Storyist nur auf Englisch, Französisch und Spanisch verfügbar ist und auf die Sprache der Dichter und Denker komplett verzichtet.
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Sonny feedbacks…
… asked over the timbre; and yet so few enhancements over the last years., I like the program and use it with all my books. But there could be brushing up to the software. Land I even would participate for input, if needed
Best Script Writing App On The IPad
I love how simple and to the point everything is. I tried Final Draft (iPad) and it sucked harder than a washed up p***star tying to regain relevancy again😂 But this is by far the best script writing app there is. And not mention final draft files are 100% compatible meaning I can just carry all of those file over with no problem.
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I preferred v3
It feels clunky and there have been zero updates to address the issues it does have. BUT I feel it is the best app out there for writing. I use v3 for other projects I have running, and I feel that is actually is a 4/5. So a slight step backwards.
Ottima, velocissima e con sync via iCloud
Ho usato Scrivener per anni ma il fatto che la sincronizzazione avviene tramite Dropbox mi ha sempre spazientito: risulta lentissima anche quando si aggiorna un file progetto piccolo. Poi ho usato Ulysses ma l’ho sempre trovato brutto per via della predilezione per il markdown (formattare un testo comporta inserire certi tag e non utilizzare gli strumenti tipici quali grassetto/corsivo/etc).
Dopo molte ricerche sono approdato a Storyist che, oltre ad un’interfaccia più pulita e ad impostazioni più chiare di Scrivener, SINCRONIZZA I FILE TRAMITE iCLOUD. OTTIMO!!!
L’unica cosa che migliorerei è la procedura di salvataggio dei file di backup. La funzione di backup esiste non è questo il problema (è abbastanza nascosta, vi si accede dal menu File/Scegli file, ma esiste).
Si può anche salvare una copia di backup manualmente (Choose File > Save a Version). Sarebbe ulteriormente più pratico che l’app salvasse sul cloud e non solo in locale i backup automatici (funzione presente in Scrivener). Questo per maggior sicurezza in caso di problemi.
A parte questo piccolo suggerimento, Storyist risulta essere IL MIGLIOR EDITOR E FILE MANAGER DI TESTO PER MAC.
È come usare Word con un Finder laterale che mostra tutti i file creati. Questi file verranno salvati su iCloud e sarà semplicissimo spostarli, accorparli ad altri progetti, esportarli.
Interfaccia pulita, UN VERO EDITOR DI TESTO, salvataggio su iCloud Drive, velocissimo.
E non è certo solo un programma per scrittori: chiunque abbia tantissimi file di testo o scriva molti appunti amerà questo programma e la possibilità di avere la propria biblioteca in un unico luogo anzichè in cartelle sparse qua e là sul computer.
APP ESSENZIALE.
Dopo molte ricerche sono approdato a Storyist che, oltre ad un’interfaccia più pulita e ad impostazioni più chiare di Scrivener, SINCRONIZZA I FILE TRAMITE iCLOUD. OTTIMO!!!
L’unica cosa che migliorerei è la procedura di salvataggio dei file di backup. La funzione di backup esiste non è questo il problema (è abbastanza nascosta, vi si accede dal menu File/Scegli file, ma esiste).
Si può anche salvare una copia di backup manualmente (Choose File > Save a Version). Sarebbe ulteriormente più pratico che l’app salvasse sul cloud e non solo in locale i backup automatici (funzione presente in Scrivener). Questo per maggior sicurezza in caso di problemi.
A parte questo piccolo suggerimento, Storyist risulta essere IL MIGLIOR EDITOR E FILE MANAGER DI TESTO PER MAC.
È come usare Word con un Finder laterale che mostra tutti i file creati. Questi file verranno salvati su iCloud e sarà semplicissimo spostarli, accorparli ad altri progetti, esportarli.
Interfaccia pulita, UN VERO EDITOR DI TESTO, salvataggio su iCloud Drive, velocissimo.
E non è certo solo un programma per scrittori: chiunque abbia tantissimi file di testo o scriva molti appunti amerà questo programma e la possibilità di avere la propria biblioteca in un unico luogo anzichè in cartelle sparse qua e là sul computer.
APP ESSENZIALE.
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Terrible
Simply awful. Nothing like the photos
4 is so many steps backwards
I really wanted to like this but the ui is so terrible, it doesn’t seem to connection to Dropbox anymore (if it does, that loops back to ui because it should be readily apparent), it’s not user friendly at all, and worst of all: it deleted my work—all files are just gone. Please, for the love of all things holy, return Storyist 3 or a Storyist 5 that takes after 3. After having had recommended 3 to my writer friends and acquaintances for years, Storyist 4 is a mess and an utter disappointment.
Oh, and themes don’t work. All in all, as much as Storyist 3 was the primary reason I continued to buy ipads, Storyist 4 (as it is) is one of the worst wastes of money I ever spent.
Oh, and themes don’t work. All in all, as much as Storyist 3 was the primary reason I continued to buy ipads, Storyist 4 (as it is) is one of the worst wastes of money I ever spent.
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Response from developer
A lot has changed in iOS since the Storyist 3 days! Apple introduced the Files UI in iOS 11, and Storyist 4 (released in 2019) adopted it. The Files UI *does* support Dropbox. Just make sure you have the Dropbox app installed, then tap the More (...) button in the Storyist or Files app home screen, select Edit Sidebar, and turn on the Dropbox item in Locations. And don't worry. If you stored your files in Dropbox in Storyist 3, they're still there and will appear after you turn on Dropbox in locations. If you have other questions, please email support@storyist.com. Happy to help!
Doesn't Work
I downloaded on Iphone Mini. And it wasn't able to receive my text.
Not sure why, but I deleted it for not working.
Not sure why, but I deleted it for not working.
Either be a pay to use app or be nothing
The facade of being a free app to help others is abhorrent. The fact is that require a 30 dollar purchase to actually use the app and it is the first thing actually displayed. The audacity to do this whilst portraying yourself as a free to use app is disgusting.
A Critical Tool For My Writing Process
It’s a file management system and word processor all in one and it doesn’t require a monthly fee. Been using it for over a year and still love using it over other competitor apps. I’m grateful to the folks who designed this app because it has helped me get further than ever with my writing. I hope it helps you too!
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A Word Processor and File Management System
Storyist is a great system for large writing projects such as a novel. Sure, there are little bugs like capitalizing the second letter of the first word in a new sentence, but overall, it’s a great app that other developers simply won’t create.
