# Permanote vs Final Draft Go

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Permanote at 50% against Final Draft Go's 10%. Permanote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Final Draft Go's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Permanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Final Draft Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Final Draft Go holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Draft Go has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Permanote's written reviews are positive against 10% of Final Draft Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Permanote ships an update every 10 months, Final Draft Go every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Permanote | Final Draft Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-draft-go/id1614876398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 10.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screenplay & Script Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175555980) | [Cast & Crew Production Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453097971) |

## What reviewers say

### Permanote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738)

This app allows writers to organize ideas and edit text files directly within Dropbox, synchronizing across devices. It offers a distraction-free writing environment and extensive customization options, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Dropbox file synchronization, Customizable macro key strip, Distraction-free writing mode, Multiple file preview formats, TextExpander support, Customizable themes and fonts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


### Final Draft Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-draft-go/id1614876398)

Write, edit, and read screenplays on your mobile device. Seamlessly sync scripts across platforms and enjoy industry-standard formatting. Ideal for writers on the go.

**Highlights:** Write and edit scripts, Sync scripts via cloud services, Industry-standard formatting, SmartType for auto-completion, ScriptNotes and character highlighting, Grammarly integration, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent for on-the-go ideas
- 👍 Don't be scared of the bad reviews
- 🚀 Saved my life!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and annoying
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unusable, unprofessional
- 🐛 Scrolling issues
- 🐛 Typing and formatting problems

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Scrolling and cursor problems
- Formatting and editing bugs
- Sync and file management issues

**Requested features**

- Add Dropbox support
- Improve Magic Keyboard integration
- Add Beat Board and other advanced features
- Unify account system with desktop version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Permanote free?

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

### Is Final Draft Go free?

Final Draft Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Permanote or Final Draft Go?

Final Draft Go is rated higher. Permanote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Final Draft Go averages 4.0 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Permanote or Final Draft Go have ads?

Permanote shows ads; Final Draft Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Permanote or Final Draft Go?

Permanote ships an update every 10 months, and Final Draft Go every 5 weeks. Most recently, Permanote was updated on September 11, 2026 and Final Draft Go on September 24, 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.*