Writify vs Novela

Who said writing had to happen on a plain white page? With Writify, every document comes alive with a beautiful backdrop. Generate custom wallpapers straight from your writing using Image Playground — choose from 9 visual themes like fantasy, sci-fi, nature, or minimal, and watch your words inspire their own scenery. Upload character reference photos to keep a consistent visual identity across your entire project. Or pick from a curated collection of built-in wallpapers with adjustable dimming for perfect readability. No more blank page — your writing deserves a beautiful canvas. 200+ AI ACTIONS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Brainstorm ideas, enhance your prose, translate between 26 languages, adjust tone, summarize, expand — over 200 AI actions are built right into your workflow, all powered by Apple Intelligence running privately on your device. Create your own custom actions with template variables, and pin your favorites to the toolbar for one-tap access. Every action adapts automatically to your project's language and cultural context. YOUR DOCUMENTS, FULLY YOURS No proprietary format, no lock-in. Your files live in iCloud Drive as standard Markdown — readable, editable, and accessible from the Files app or any compatible editor. Writify syncs seamlessly across your iPhone and iPad through iCloud. Your words belong to you. ORGANIZE YOUR CREATIVE WORLD Structure your work into projects, each with its own language, wallpaper, and AI personality. Nest documents in folders. Whether you're crafting a novel in French, blog posts in English, or notes in Japanese — every project has its own atmosphere. AI CHAT — YOUR WRITING COMPANION (Pro) Go deeper with per-project AI conversations that remember your full context. Discuss ideas, get feedback, explore alternatives. Combined with RAG, the AI can reference your other documents to give truly informed suggestions that understand your entire project. MADE FOR THE WAY YOU WRITE - Live markdown editor — headings, bold, italic render inline as you type - Section folding and heading gutter for quick navigation - Adjustable text zoom and per-document wallpapers - Siri Shortcuts to create and manage documents by voice - Full iPad support with keyboard shortcuts, split view, and menu bar FREE TO START, PRO TO CREATE Writify is free with essential editing and a curated set of AI actions. Go Pro for unlimited AI actions, AI Chat, AI-generated wallpapers, character references, and advanced Siri Shortcuts. Privacy policy: https://writifyapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Novela - From first idea to final draft, your all-in-one writing workspace Novela is built around the way writers actually work—bringing your planning, world-building, and drafting into one seamless creative flow. -- [ Stay immersed in your writing flow ] Write distraction-free. The tool that keeps your focus where it belongs: on the words. • A clean, intuitive editor: a smooth, clutter-free writing space that lets your ideas move forward without friction. • Eye-friendly theme collection: we offer a variety of themes designed to reduce eye strain. • Real-time autosave: instant saving, zero worry. [ A connected workflow from planning to writing ] Keep your plots, characters, and drafts organized in one unified space—everything linked so you can write without losing the thread. • All your story materials, in one place: manage your drafts, research, characters, and plotlines in one workspace—no juggling between tools. • Plot: plan your arc, organize your scenes, see the story clearly. • Characters: organize your characters clearly so every one stays consistent throughout your story. • Project-wide Search: search across every part of your project—drafts, characters, plot notes, research, and more. [ AI that supports your writing every step of the way ] Novela’s AI keeps you in control while giving you the support to go further—offering subtle guidance that helps your stories grow richer and more confident. • Sometimes your editor, sometimes your co-writer, always on your side. [ Essential features you will need as you write ] • Timer: set a focus session and stay in the zone. • Version history: auto-saved, easy to roll back. • Google drive backup: sync with Google Drive for an extra layer of safety. • Typewriter mode: keep only the current line in view to deepen your focus. • Word count: see your exact length at a glance. • Page lock: protect finished pages from accidental edits. • Share: share your work with a simple link. • Quick memo: capture ideas the moment they strike. * standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/