Comparison

EpicDraft vs SoloBeat Writer

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

Head to head
About

EpicDraft

Features
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EpicDraft is a screenwriting app for writing, formatting and organizing screenplays. It handles industry-standard Fountain, Final Draft and PDF formats, keeps scenes, characters and locations linked to the script, and works offline. Write anywhere. The same screenplay on your phone, your tablet, your computer, or in any web browser. Start a scene on the bus and finish it at your desk. Formatting that stays out of the way. Industry-standard screenplay formatting, applied as you type. Autocomplete for characters and locations, keyboard shortcuts for every element, and a distraction-free mode for when you want the page and nothing else. A Library beside the script. Your project's wiki: loglines, synopses, treatments, characters, locations, storyboards and scenes in the same place as the screenplay instead of in another app, each one linked to the pages it appears on. Character and location pages grow into full sheets with reference lookbooks, and storyboard panels anchor to the scenes they belong to. Import and export. Open Fountain, Final Draft and PDF files, including scanned PDFs through built-in OCR. Export and print watermark-free PDF and Final Draft files. Coverage, built in. When a draft is ready for notes, EpicDraft Pro lets you share a secure read-only link and collect script coverage: structured, page-by-page feedback from your readers, gathered into one dashboard. Readers open the script in their browser and review it free, without installing anything. Real-time collaboration, per-script roles and team chat keep a whole writers room on the same pages. A full AI toolkit, on your terms. EpicDraft Pro adds a writing assistant for chat, research, loglines and in-place rewrites that knows your whole story, plus image generation for storyboards and concept art. Turn it loose on the whole project for an autonomous coverage report or consistency check. It runs on local models by default, so your pages never leave your machine. Connect your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Google or xAI account only if you choose, and give the assistant extra tools by plugging in your own MCP servers. Your files, on your hardware. Screenplays are stored locally by default and are never mined or used to train AI models. Cloud sync is there when you want it and stays switched off until you turn it on, and Pro can keep your own devices in sync peer to peer, with no cloud in between. Free to use. The editor, unlimited screenplays, import and export, 29 interface languages and every platform are free, with no watermarks and no quotas. EpicDraft Pro adds the AI writing assistant and image generation, script coverage reports, device sync, real-time collaboration, team chat, file history with restorable checkpoints, and file encryption.

About

SoloBeat Writer

Features
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Unleash your inner storyteller with SoloBeat, the streamlined screenplay writing app designed for modern writers. Whether you're drafting a short film, a feature-length masterpiece, or a TV pilot, SoloBeat provides the tools you need to focus on what matters most: your story. SoloBeat is built to be fast, reliable, and completely private. Because your scripts are stored only on your device, you can write anywhere—from a remote cabin to a subway commute—without needing an internet connection. Key Features: • Industry-Standard Formatting: Automatically format your scripts according to professional standards, including scene headings, character names, dialogue, and parentheticals. • Offline-First: Write anywhere, anytime. Your projects are stored securely on your device, ensuring total privacy and accessibility without a signal. • Beat Board: Organize your ideas, plot points, and character arcs visually before you start writing. • Script Statistics: Gain insights into your writing progress, word counts, and character distribution. • Fountain Support: Import and export standard .fountain files for compatibility with other professional screenwriting software. • PDF Export: Export your completed scripts to professional-grade PDF files ready for sharing with producers or talent. • Dark Mode: Write comfortably in any environment with a beautifully crafted dark theme. • Privacy-Focused: No accounts, no tracking, and no cloud storage. Your scripts stay on your device, exactly where they belong. Why Choose SoloBeat? SoloBeat is built by writers, for writers. We’ve removed the clutter to provide a focused, distraction-free environment that respects your creative process and your data privacy. Start writing your next big hit today with SoloBeat.

Screenshots

EpicDraft4 screens
SoloBeat Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoloBeat Writer at none against EpicDraft's 3. SoloBeat Writer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). EpicDraft's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. EpicDraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. SoloBeat Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EpicDraft ships an update every 2 weeks, SoloBeat Writer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
EpicDraft versus SoloBeat Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpicDraftSoloBeat Writer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpicDraft, Co.Arunkumar Charles

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EpicDraft

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

SoloBeat Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EpicDraft free?
EpicDraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoloBeat Writer free?
SoloBeat Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EpicDraft or SoloBeat Writer have ads?
Neither EpicDraft nor SoloBeat Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EpicDraft or SoloBeat Writer?
EpicDraft ships an update every 2 weeks, and SoloBeat Writer weekly. Most recently, EpicDraft was updated on October 6, 2026 and SoloBeat Writer on October 9, 2026.

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