# Save the Cat! vs NYFA Mobile App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYFA Mobile App at 100% against Save the Cat!'s 39%. NYFA Mobile App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Save the Cat!'s advantage is ratings volume (440 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Cat! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NYFA Mobile App asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYFA Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save the Cat! has 440 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Save the Cat!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of NYFA Mobile App's.

Save the Cat! ships an update every 2 months, NYFA Mobile App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Cat! | NYFA Mobile App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat/id1495073895/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyfa-mobile-app/id6475498035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **440** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blake Snyder Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/333296577) | [New York Film Academy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538482298) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Cat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat/id1495073895)

This app helps writers structure stories for screenplays, novels, and TV episodes using a proven methodology. It guides you through developing loglines, genres, beat sheets, and scene organization with features for emotional arcs and character development.

**Highlights:** Develop logline and title, Choose from 10 story genres, Complete Blake Snyder Beat Sheet (BS2), Organize scenes with 'the Board', Track character arcs, Create emotional changes per scene, Sync files across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Premium to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Essentials | $21.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Excellent script outlining tool
- 🎯 Effective Save the Cat methodology implementation
- 📱 Good mobile app functionality
- 🔄 Syncing between devices works well
- 🎨 Visual board feature enhances creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model with limited free features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔐 Website login problems
- 📝 Poor UI/UX design and clunky interface
- 💾 Data loss and unsaved work issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening Board feature
- Beat selection stuck in window mode
- Login credentials rejected on website
- Crashes every 10-15 minutes
- Unable to upload attachments

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription or free trial option
- Spanish language support
- Downloadable desktop app with same login credentials
- Printable outline/board export
- Scrivener export functionality


### NYFA Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyfa-mobile-app/id6475498035)

Stay informed with school news, schedules, and grades. Access important resources, learn about events, and discover internship opportunities. This app is your central hub for all academic needs.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Access to schedules, View grades, Important resource access, Event information, Internship opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Cat! free?

Save the Cat! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NYFA Mobile App free?

NYFA Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Cat! or NYFA Mobile App?

NYFA Mobile App is rated higher. Save the Cat! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while NYFA Mobile App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Save the Cat! or NYFA Mobile App have ads?

Neither Save the Cat! nor NYFA Mobile App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Cat! or NYFA Mobile App?

Save the Cat! ships an update every 2 months, and NYFA Mobile App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Save the Cat! was updated on September 21, 2026 and NYFA Mobile App on June 3, 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.*