Comparison

StoryWriterTool vs BasicTaskNotes

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

Head to head
About

StoryWriterTool

This app helps authors plan stories, develop characters, and draft scenes with AI assistance. It offers tools for outlining, visualizing settings, and tracking emotional arcs, all while prioritizing on-device processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • AI Co-Author for scene generation
  • Live chat mentor for writing advice
  • Inspirational imagery for worlds/characters
  • 13 story templates
  • Dynamic character crafting tools
  • Microplot and beat outlining
  • Emotional arc tracking
Features
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Master Your Plot. Craft Your Novel. Transform your sparks of inspiration into a masterpiece. StoryWriterTool is the ultimate workspace for authors who want to master the art of storytelling through professional outlining, character development, and intelligent drafting. Key Features: NEW: AI Co-Author: Break through writer’s block with Apple Intelligence. Generate scene drafts instantly, tailored to your specific genre, characters, and dramaturgical "charge." Your Mentor in Live Chat: Ask questions about your characters or bridge plot holes in seconds—your Co-Author provides context-aware advice in real-time, directly on the page you’re working on. Inspirational Imagery: Don't just describe your settings—see them! Use AI-powered support to create stunning visualizations of your worlds and characters. The AI Co-Author works with you to weave a plot that will leave your readers breathless. From the first spark of an idea to the finished book—your personal creative partner is just one click away. 13 Proven Story Templates: From the Hero's Journey to the 3-Act Structure, build your narrative on a solid foundation. Dynamic Character Crafting: Build multi-dimensional protagonists using our unique character chat and psychological profiling tools. Microplots & Beats: Outline your scenes with precision. Your custom beats now serve as a direct roadmap for the AI to follow. Emotional Arc Tracking: Visualize the pacing of your story. Ensure your readers stay hooked from the first page to the last. The Ultimate Overview: Manage your timeline, story grid, and research in one unified interface. Never lose track of a plot point again. Why choose StoryWriterTool? Local Intelligence & Privacy: Your ideas are your most valuable asset. AI processing happens entirely on your device via Apple Intelligence. Your manuscript never touches an external server. You Stay in Control: Our AI doesn't write for you—it writes with you. You provide the soul and the structure; we provide the spark. Seamless Ecosystem: Start on your iPhone, refine on your iPad, and finish on your Mac. Powered by secure iCloud synchronization. By Authors, For Authors: Specifically designed to meet the high demands of modern literary craftsmanship. StoryWriterTool "Story it!" - Make it your story. --------- Privacy Policy Guidelines: https://www.storyitgo.de/en/datenschutz Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BasicTaskNotes

Create and organize task lists and notes to enhance productivity. Keep your to-dos and important information neatly arranged in folders for easy access.

Highlights
  • Create task lists
  • Create notes
  • Organize tasks and notes in folders
  • Stay organized
  • Enhance productivity
Features
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BasicTaskNotes provides users with the ability to stay organized and on task by creating task lists and notes and keeping them organized in folders.

Screenshots

StoryWriterTool4 screens
BasicTaskNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StoryWriterTool at Free against BasicTaskNotes's $0.99. BasicTaskNotes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

StoryWriterTool is free to download; BasicTaskNotes costs $0.99 up front. StoryWriterTool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BasicTaskNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BasicTaskNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
StoryWriterTool versus BasicTaskNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoryWriterToolBasicTaskNotes
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian WagnerPeter Roach

Customer experience

StoryWriterTool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BasicTaskNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StoryWriterTool

Subscriptions2
  • StoryWriterTool monthly$3.991 Month
  • StoryWriterTool yearly$39.991 Year
None

BasicTaskNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StoryWriterTool free?
StoryWriterTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BasicTaskNotes free?
BasicTaskNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StoryWriterTool or BasicTaskNotes?
BasicTaskNotes is rated higher. StoryWriterTool averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BasicTaskNotes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StoryWriterTool or BasicTaskNotes have ads?
Neither StoryWriterTool nor BasicTaskNotes shows ads.

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