Comparison

Novvler vs Write Novel

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

Head to head
About

Novvler

Features
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Novvler is the novel-writing app that gives you structure without rigidity. Outline, write, track, and export — with AI that tracks every word so you always know what's yours. WHETHER YOU'RE A PLOTTER OR A PANTSER Start with a blank page or choose from genre templates (fantasy, thriller, romance, sci-fi, memoir, literary fiction, nonfiction). Use 8 different card types — chapters, characters, settings, artifacts, plot ideas, research, sections, and outlines — to organize your story however you think. WRITE WITH FOCUS Flow Mode gives you ambient sounds (rain, coffee shop, forest) and a focus timer to help you hit your daily word goals. When you're stuck, Unstuck Mode offers creative prompts tailored to your story. The distraction-free editor lets you write, not fiddle with formatting. AI THAT'S TRANSPARENT Every writing app has AI now. Novvler is the only one that tracks exactly which words are yours and which came from AI assistance. Your authorship percentage is always visible — because your craft matters. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Corkboard view for visual planning - Spreadsheet view for data-driven outlines - @mention any character, setting, or artifact inline - Drag and drop to reorder scenes and chapters - Full manuscript export when you're ready to publish YOUR COMPANION ON THE GO The iOS app gives you access to all your projects, cards, and chapters. Review your outline on the train, read through chapters at the café, or make quick edits from anywhere. FREE TO START The free tier is genuinely usable — not a crippled demo. Pro unlocks AI assistance, higher word limits, and advanced features for $9/month. Terms of Use: https://novvler.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://novvler.com/privacy

About

Write Novel

This app provides a comprehensive workspace for authors to develop stories and write manuscripts. It offers tools for outlining plots, building characters, organizing worldbuilding elements, and tracking writing progress. Export your finished work in various formats.

Highlights
  • Manuscript editor with unlimited length
  • Detailed character profile builder
  • Outline builder for plot structure
  • Worldbuilding database
  • Goal tracking and word count targets
  • Multiple export formats (EPUB, PDF, Word, etc.)
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Write Novel: Writing Studio is a complete story development and manuscript writing workspace designed for authors, novelists, and screenwriters on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Write your book using a full manuscript editor supporting prologues, chapters, interludes, and epilogues with no limits on overall manuscript length or chapter count. Customize your writing environment with text formatting, custom typography, paragraph spacing, and lined paper mode while monitoring progress through live word count tracking and manuscript search. Please note that pasting text from external sources may not fully preserve original typography, font styling, or custom line spacing formatting. Build detailed character profiles with background notes, physical descriptions, and four distinct personality frameworks including Myers-Briggs, Big Five, Color Code, and custom trait sliders. Connect your cast members by mapping character relationships directly within your project. Organize complex plots with an outline builder for chapters, scenes, and narrative structure, alongside dedicated story arc and character arc tracking tools. Keep worldbuilding elements organized in a comprehensive database for locations, factions, items, lore, and species, and inspect your linked reference notes right inside the editor while writing. Keep all your data synchronized across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and personalize your app layout with custom accent color themes and matching app icons. Maintain writing momentum by setting daily, weekly, and monthly word count targets, supported by streak counters, milestone celebrations, and notification reminders. When your draft is ready, export your manuscript and character details cleanly to EPUB, PDF, Word, RTF, Markdown, Fountain, or JSON, complete with custom project cover images and dedicated e-book cover art. Free usage includes full editing, character building, goal tracking, and exporting capabilities. Creating more than 5 projects and mapping more than 3 character connections per project require an Premium access. Additionally, the outline builder, story and character arc tracking, scene planner, worldbuilding database, in-editor reference panel, iCloud synchronization, and custom accent color themes are Premium features. Character Planner offers optional Premium features through monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscriptions with a 1-week free trial, or via a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Account renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/purplestamina17-code/bc97998299800f500675226fad5eb68b/raw/778e1ba1a94aee7abfe264b2272215c8971476dd/gistfile1.html

Screenshots

Novvler4 screens
Write Novel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Write Novel at 17.0 against Novvler's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Novvler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Write Novel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Novvler versus Write Novel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovvlerWrite Novel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaun StuartWeston Lambson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Novvler

Subscriptions2
  • Novvler Pro$8.991 Month
  • Novvler Pro$89.991 Year
3 purchases

Write Novel

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Novvler free?
Novvler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write Novel free?
Write Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Novvler or Write Novel have ads?
Neither Novvler nor Write Novel shows ads.

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