# Storyist 4 vs Danger Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Danger Notes at 84% against Storyist 4's 44%. Danger Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Storyist 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storyist 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Danger Notes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Danger Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Danger Notes has 2.3K ratings behind it against 396, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Storyist 4's written reviews are positive against 84% of Danger Notes's.

Storyist 4 ships an update every 4 months, Danger Notes every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storyist 4 | Danger Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyist-4/id1423912340/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danger-notes/id1435405127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 396 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storyist Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/438008297) | [Villegas Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082275065) |

## What reviewers say

### Storyist 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyist-4/id1423912340)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Storyist 4 Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Storyist 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast iCloud synchronization across devices
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- 📝 Excellent for organizing long-form writing projects
- 🔄 Seamless Mac-iPad-iPhone sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and file deletion issues
- 💔 Upgrade from v3 to v4 requires full repurchase
- 😤 Misleading free trial presentation
- 🔧 Clunky navigation requiring multiple taps
- ⚠️ Significant bugs in version 4 compared to v3

**Reported bugs**

- Files and projects mysteriously disappear
- App crashes when opening manuscripts
- Freezing during typing sessions
- Auto-capitalization in middle of sentences
- Spell-check suggestions showing duplicate words

**Requested features**

- Footnotes and endnotes support
- Word and Pages format export compatibility
- Better backup system with cloud storage
- Folder tree navigation on mobile
- Non-fiction templates with query tracking


### Danger Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danger-notes/id1435405127)

This writing app helps overcome writer's block by requiring continuous typing to save progress. If you stop, your work is lost, encouraging a steady flow of ideas for essays, books, or lyrics.

**Highlights:** Continuous typing to save progress, Fights writer's block, Encourages writing flow, Adjustable timer, Supports various writing projects

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Rewind | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Rewinds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Rewinds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Danger Notes via a Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivates writing
- 👍 Helps with writer's block
- 🚀 Boosts creativity
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Encourages writing without overthinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accidental deletion of work
- 🔍 Inability to pause or resume writing sessions
- 💡 Lack of formatting options (bold, italics, etc.)
- 🐛 Overlapping text when reaching page limit
- 💡 Inability to set word count goal instead of time

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental deletion of work
- Overlapping text when reaching page limit
- Glitches after updating to iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Add writing prompts
- Implement a pause/resume function
- Provide formatting options
- Allow setting word count goals
- Add a way to export or share written work


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storyist 4 free?

Storyist 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Danger Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storyist 4 or Danger Notes?

Danger Notes is rated higher. Storyist 4 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Danger Notes averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Storyist 4 or Danger Notes have ads?

Danger Notes shows ads; Storyist 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storyist 4 or Danger Notes?

Storyist 4 ships an update every 4 months, and Danger Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Storyist 4 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Danger Notes on November 6, 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.*