FolderStory vs Deadline Crusher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FolderStory
This tool empowers writers to craft detailed worlds and narratives. Organize characters, items, and plot points with customizable notes and hierarchical folders. Seamlessly manage stories, chapters, and episodes across all your devices.
- Customizable note properties for characters, items, and more
- Hierarchical folder system for organization
- Story, chapter, and episode management
- Cross-device synchronization (web and mobile)
- Pre-built examples for various note types
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FolderStory is most powerful writing tool in the world. Thousands of writers are in use, and help them create everything they imagine. [Note ] - This is a key feature that creates and manages various settings for a novel, such as characters, synopsis, class, skills and items. - Add properties, delete unwanted properties, and reorder to create your own notes. - Various examples are provided. ex : (Character Example) 40 properties including description, age, sex, birth date, place of residence, class, personality, appearance, etc. (e.g. item example) 13 properties including description, type, grade, material, weight, manufacturer, shape, etc. (Country example) 26 properties including description, language, capital, area, population, average life span, currency, political system, etc. 10+ example notes, numerous properties, freely editable. [ Folder ] - efficiently categorize and manage notes in folders. - Whatever I want, create and organize folders that are easy for me to see. ex : (Depth1) Character ㄴ(Depth2) Main characters ㄴ(Depth2) Villains ㄴ(Depth2) Extras (Depth1) Item ㄴ(Depth2) Weapon ㄴ(Depth3) Sword ㄴ(Depth3) Bow ㄴ(Depth3) Axe ㄴ(Depth2) Armor ㄴ(Depth2) Shield [ Story ] Create and manage stories, chapters and episodes. Story : Unit that separates a novel or scenario Chapter: Unit that can contain multiple episodes. Episode: The smallest unit of story. [ Work anywhere, anytime] http://folderstory.com FolderStory supports both web and mobile web/app and is available on any device, including computers, smartphones and tablets. Simply take notes of your ideas and characters on the go with your smartphone. Conveniently write on your computer's keyboard and monitor at home. On your computer, you can display multiple notes at once, and you can view and work with your notes and stories at the same time.
Deadline Crusher
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MagamTapa - Distraction-Free Writing Editor A minimal writing app designed for writers, students, and professionals racing against deadlines. Key Features • Multi-File Management - Work on multiple documents and switch between them seamlessly. New files are automatically named after Korean birds. • 5 Beautiful Themes - Choose from Default, Dark, Memopad, Green, and Wongoji (traditional manuscript paper) themes. • Customizable Typography - Adjust font family, size, weight, and line height to your preference. Includes JejuMyeongjo, RIDIBatang, and Pretendard fonts. • Character Counter - Track character count (with/without spaces) and line count in real-time. • Focus Mode - Hide the sidebar and immerse yourself in your writing. • Synonym Finder - Select a word to discover alternative expressions instantly. • Cloud Sync - Sign in with Google to sync your notes across all your devices. • Export - Save and share your work as text files (.txt). Beat your deadline today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Deadline Crusher at every 3 weeks against FolderStory's every 2 months. FolderStory's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FolderStory ships an update every 2 months, Deadline Crusher every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FolderStory | Deadline Crusher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ki-hwan Kim | Myunggu Jung |
In-app purchases
FolderStory
No in-app purchases
Deadline Crusher
No in-app purchases







