# Save the Cat! vs WatchNihongo

The clearest difference is price: Save the Cat! at Free against WatchNihongo's $2.99. Save the Cat! also leads on ratings volume (471 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). WatchNihongo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Save the Cat! is free to download; WatchNihongo costs $2.99 up front. Save the Cat! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WatchNihongo asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchNihongo 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 471 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Save the Cat! ships an update every 2 months, WatchNihongo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Cat! | WatchNihongo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat/id1495073895/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchnihongo/id6761470087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **471** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blake Snyder Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/333296577) | [Jorge Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889828290) |

## 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


### WatchNihongo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchnihongo/id6761470087)

Master Japanese vocabulary and kanji with a comprehensive flashcard system. Review at your own pace with smart shuffling and track your progress on your wrist or iPhone. Supports English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

**Highlights:** 6,300+ JLPT level flashcards, Kanji, Vocabulary, Kana, and Counters decks, Smart weighted shuffling, Standalone Apple Watch app, Offline content, Progress tracking, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**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 WatchNihongo free?

WatchNihongo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Cat! or WatchNihongo?

WatchNihongo is rated higher. Save the Cat! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while WatchNihongo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Save the Cat! or WatchNihongo have ads?

Neither Save the Cat! nor WatchNihongo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Cat! or WatchNihongo?

Save the Cat! ships an update every 2 months, and WatchNihongo monthly. Most recently, Save the Cat! was updated on October 15, 2026 and WatchNihongo on October 7, 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.*