# StoryWriterTool vs BasicTaskNotes

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryWriterTool | BasicTaskNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storywritertool-ai-co-author/id6462850800/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basictasknotes/id6747291834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703536787) | [Peter Roach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611221984) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryWriterTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storywritertool-ai-co-author/id6462850800)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StoryWriterTool monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StoryWriterTool yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### BasicTaskNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basictasknotes/id6747291834)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*