(beat) for iOS vs Screenwriter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
(beat) for iOS
This screenwriting app offers a distraction-free environment for writers to focus on their craft. It supports Fountain markup for portable and future-proof documents, with features like automatic scene numbering and auto-completion for efficient writing.
- Distraction-free UI
- Fountain markup support
- Automatic scene numbering
- Auto-complete for scene headings and character names
- PDF export
- Final Draft import/export
- Novel mode
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An elegant Fountain screenwriting app, created by a screenwriter for screenwriters. The perfect companion for full macOS version of Beat. Beat lets you write in a flow: Just start typing and let Beat take care of the formatting. There are as little distractions as possible to let you concentrate on writing. The app uses Fountain markup to store your documents, so everything you write is portable and future-proof. Your files are stored only on your own accounts and devices, and they are kept completely private. • Distraction-free UI • Index cards • Automatic scene numbering • Auto complete for scene headings and character names • PDF export • Final Draft import and export • Revision/edit tracking • Novel mode • Collection of templates for a quick start
Screenwriter
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Write screenplays with industry-standard formatting on iPhone and iPad. Transform your ideas quickly into professionally formatted screenplays with Screenwriter. Whether you're writing your first script or your fiftieth, Screenwriter gives you the tools you need to craft your story with ease. Professional Features • Industry-standard screenplay formatting • Automatic scene numbering and formatting • Smart suggestions for scene headings, characters, and transitions • Version control to track screenplay revisions • iCloud sync across all your devices • Scene navigator to quickly jump between scenes • Export to PDF, formatted text or Fountain format • Clean, distraction-free writing environment Write Anywhere • Full iPhone and iPad support • Seamless iCloud sync • Work offline - changes sync when you're back online • Optimized for both touch and keyboard input Smart Assistance • Intelligent suggestions for scene headings • Character name auto-completion • Quick-access formatting tools • Real-time preview of formatted output Built for Screenwriters • Write in plain text with automatic formatting • Focus on your story, not the layout • Industry-standard output with minimal effort • Easy version control for script revisions • Quickly navigate through scenes • Export production-ready PDFs Simple Yet Powerful • Clean, intuitive interface • No complicated setup • Fountain syntax support • Automatic backup via iCloud • Dark mode support Perfect for • Screenwriters • Filmmakers • Students • Playwrights • Content creators • Anyone interested in scriptwriting Start writing your screenplay today at a fraction of the cost of traditional screenwriting software. Download now and turn your story into a script. [Introductory price for a limited time]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: (beat) for iOS at every 3 days against Screenwriter's every 9 days. (beat) for iOS also leads on chart position (#34 vs unranked). Screenwriter's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $11.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
(beat) for iOS costs $11.99 and Screenwriter $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
(beat) for iOS ships an update every 3 days, Screenwriter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | (beat) for iOS | Screenwriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lauri-Matti Parppei | Manicgrin Media Ltd |
In-app purchases
(beat) for iOS
No in-app purchases
Screenwriter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Screenwriter free?
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