Comparison

Narrative vs Draftsmith

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Narrative

This app provides a distraction-free writing environment with a sleek interface and advanced editing tools. It offers seamless project synchronization across devices and robust security features. Goal-setting and customizable options enhance the creative process for writers of all levels.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Seamless project synchronization
  • Precision editing tools
  • Word count goals and progress tracking
  • Import/export in multiple formats
  • Customizable fonts
  • Flexible notes system
Features
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How do you like to write? Do you curl up on your sofa with your iPad, sit at a proper desk with a laptop and coffee, or draft on the go with your iPhone? You never know when you might have a great idea! Narrative gives you a calm, focused space to write, wherever you are. • Sync across your devices Your work saves as you type, and syncs to the cloud in real time. It works offline too, syncing again once you're back on a network. • A focused writing environment A clean, minimalist interface with focus mode, dark mode, and customizable fonts. No pop-ups, no productivity pressure — just room to think. • Proofreading that respects your voice Grammar, spelling, and style checks across multiple languages. It highlights issues and makes suggestions — but you decide what to use and what to ignore. Bend the rules however you like. • Word count goals and progress tracking Set goals and watch your progress build, one word at a time. Small, steady motivation for finishing what you start. • Notes alongside your writing Attach notes to your whole project or individual chapters, right next to the page you're working on. • Private, even on a shared device Sign out, and your writing is removed from the device. Sign back in on any device, and it's downloaded fresh from the cloud. Handy if it's not just your eyes that get access to your phone. • Import and export freely Bring existing work in from DOCX or TXT. Export in DOCX, TXT, or EPUB whenever you're ready to share. • Real help, from a real person Need a hand — or just fancy a chat? Our in-app help is a person, not a bot. Start with a free 14-day trial, then keep writing on a free plan or subscribe for unlimited access. Whether you're deep in a novel, shaping short stories, or just getting started — Narrative was made with you in mind. • Contact Us: We love feedback! Please feel free to get in touch using the in-app help chatbox, or email: hello@gonarrative.app • Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy policy https://gonarrative.app/privacy.html

About

Draftsmith

This AI-powered writing assistant transforms your ideas into polished content using voice input and intelligent generation tools. It offers features for drafting stories, tutorials, and analyses, with options for customization and organization.

Highlights
  • AI content generation from prompts
  • Voice-to-text for hands-free writing
  • Multiple document styles and formatting
  • Content improvement suggestions
  • Document management and organization
  • Customizable writing style and tone
Features
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This is your intelligent writing companion that turns ideas into beautifully crafted content. Whether you're drafting stories, creating tutorials, or developing analyses, Draftsmith's AI powered tools help you write faster and better. Features: • AI content generation from simple prompts • Voice-to-text for hands-free writing • Multiple document styles and formatting options • Content improvement suggestions • Full document management with library organization • Document references and compilation • Customizable writing style and tone • Adjustable paragraph length and structure • Dark mode and font size customization • Export and share your finished work Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/9f3834ec-bdaf-4ccf-8fa6-e96fbd6ad19f

Screenshots

Narrative4 screens
Draftsmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Narrative at 51 against Draftsmith's 6. Narrative also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Narrative sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Draftsmith sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Narrative against 4.3 for Draftsmith. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narrative has 51 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narrative ships an update every 9 days, Draftsmith every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Narrative versus Draftsmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarrativeDraftsmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark MuhlederHumberto De La Cruz

Customer experience

Narrative

All ratings51 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Draftsmith

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Narrative

Subscriptions3
  • Narrative Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Narrative Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Narrative Annual$47.991 Year
1 purchases

Draftsmith

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Narrative free?
Narrative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draftsmith free?
Draftsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narrative or Draftsmith?
Narrative is rated higher. Narrative averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Draftsmith averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Narrative or Draftsmith have ads?
Neither Narrative nor Draftsmith shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narrative or Draftsmith?
Narrative ships an update every 9 days, and Draftsmith every 8 days. Most recently, Narrative was updated on November 7, 2026 and Draftsmith on November 4, 2026.

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