# MyStory.today vs Authora

MyStory.today and Authora both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Authora's written reviews are positive against 64% of MyStory.today's. MyStory.today's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyStory.today sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Authora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MyStory.today against 4.5 for Authora. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyStory.today has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of MyStory.today's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authora's.

MyStory.today ships an update every 8 days, Authora fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyStory.today | Authora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystorytoday-write-a-book/id1361725141/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authora/id6762512907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Nespithal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028854120) | [Ronan Campbell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890020534) |

## What reviewers say

### MyStory.today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystorytoday-write-a-book/id1361725141)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for writing novels, short stories, and screenplays across Apple devices. It features story management, an interactive corkboard with AI summaries, character and location linking, and a rich text editor. The app also offers AI assistance for writer's block and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Story management with chapters and scenes, Interactive corkboard with AI summaries, Character and location management with smart linking, AI assistant for writer's block, Timeline management for complex stories, Writing goals and progress tracking, Automatic sync across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyStory.today Author | $2.49 | per month |
| MyStory Basic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| MyStory.today Author | $5.99 | per month |
| MyStory.today Author | $22.99 | per year |
| MyStory Basic Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| MyStory.today Author | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for writing stories
- 💡 Separate sections for characters and places
- 👍 Allows for easy writing and editing
- 👍 Useful for both beginners and experienced writers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing loss of work
- 🐛 Scrolling and navigation issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data/account deletion
- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent auto-save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Text disappearing when switching between sections
- Inability to log back in after logout
- Quota issues causing data loss
- Chapters/scenes rearranging themselves unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange chapters and scenes
- Implement offline mode or better backup options
- Allow custom character/place sections
- Add support for images and book covers
- Improve font and formatting options


### Authora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authora/id6762512907)

This writing companion helps aspiring authors reclaim lost minutes for their book projects. It offers tools for writing, storyboarding, and self-publishing directly from a mobile device, turning commutes and waiting times into productive writing sessions.

**Highlights:** Six writing format templates, Rich text editor optimized for mobile, Storyboard for characters, plot, and world-building, Export to EPUB/PDF for self-publishing, Speech-to-text dictation, On-device writing analysis, Encrypted cloud sync (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authora Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Authora Premium (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyStory.today free?

MyStory.today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authora free?

Authora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyStory.today or Authora?

Authora is rated higher. MyStory.today averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Authora averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do MyStory.today or Authora have ads?

Neither MyStory.today nor Authora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyStory.today or Authora?

MyStory.today ships an update every 8 days, and Authora fortnightly. Most recently, MyStory.today was updated on November 2, 2026 and Authora on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*