Comparison

Narrative vs Caseboard

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

Caseboard

Features
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Caseboard is designed for people who like to think visually. Whether you’re brainstorming a project or unraveling a mystery, Caseboard is a handy tool that helps you organize your ideas in a creative, intuitive way. Arrange photos, PDFs, website links, audio files, and notes on a virtual corkboard, then connect them with string to see how everything fits together. You can export your boards as PNG or PDF files and save them locally on your device—no cloud account required. Best of all, there are no subscription fees. Once you purchase Caseboard, it’s yours to enjoy. I’m already planning future enhancements, so stay tuned! I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it. — Alex

Screenshots

Narrative4 screens
Caseboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Narrative at Free against Caseboard's $2.99. Narrative also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). Caseboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

Narrative is free to download; Caseboard costs $2.99 up front. Narrative sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Caseboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Narrative versus Caseboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarrativeCaseboard
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark MuhlederAlexander Southard

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Narrative

Subscriptions3
  • Narrative Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Narrative Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Narrative Annual$47.991 Year
None

Caseboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narrative free?
Narrative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caseboard free?
Caseboard costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Narrative or Caseboard have ads?
Neither Narrative nor Caseboard shows ads.

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