Comparison

LoreKeep vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

LoreKeep

Features
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LoreKeep Story Bible Builder Build worlds. Track every detail. Never lose your story. LoreKeep is the all-in-one story bible and planning tool for novelists, screenwriters, and tabletop RPG creators. Organize every character, location, timeline, relationship, and plot point in one place, then use AI-powered analysis to help keep your story consistent from beginning to end. LoreKeep is free to download and includes a 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. After the free trial, an active LoreKeep Premium auto-renewing subscription is required to continue using the app and access its features. Everything You Need to Build Your Story Whether you're writing an epic fantasy trilogy, a mystery novel, a science fiction universe, or planning your next tabletop campaign, LoreKeep gives you a single workspace for every part of your project. With a LoreKeep subscription you can: Build detailed character profiles Organize locations, cultures, organizations, and world lore Plan chapters, scenes, and story structure Create interactive timelines Visualize character relationships Search your entire story bible instantly Organize information with tags and categories Automatically save your work AI-Powered Story Analysis Paste a chapter or scene into the AI Story Analyzer to compare it against your existing story bible. Receive feedback that can help identify: Character inconsistencies Timeline contradictions Plot holes Relationship conflicts Continuity errors Missing motivations Unresolved mysteries Worldbuilding inconsistencies Instead of generic writing advice, LoreKeep analyzes your manuscript using the information you've already created, helping you maintain consistency throughout your story. Designed for Serious Storytellers Whether you're planning your first novel or managing an entire series, LoreKeep grows with your project while keeping your notes organized and easy to navigate. Perfect for: Fantasy authors Science fiction writers Mystery writers Thriller authors Romance writers Historical fiction writers Screenwriters Game writers Dungeon Masters and tabletop RPG creators Stop searching through notebooks, spreadsheets, and scattered documents. Keep every detail of your story organized in one place so you can spend more time writing. Subscription Information Free to download Includes a 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers An active LoreKeep Premium auto-renewing subscription is required after the trial to continue using the app Payment is charged to your Apple ID after the free trial ends unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-39f2fc8e669f801389e5f21f02bedb12?source=copy_link Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Folio

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Folio turns anything you need to keep track of into a notebook you can actually use: groceries and errands, bills and subscriptions, medication and habits, books to read. Over 30 ready-made templates, each with its own fields, statuses and reminders — and every screen works perfectly with Siri and VoiceOver. READY-MADE TEMPLATES • Finance: Payments, Expenses, Subscriptions, Debt/Credit • Content: To Read, To Watch, To Listen • Special Days & Travel: Birthdays, Places to Go, Packing • Routines: Habits, Chores, Maintenance, Plant Care, Pet Care, Exercise • Processes: Applications, Project Tracking, Awaiting, Orders, Loans • Personal Tracking: Inventory, Meal Plan, Courses, Goals, Attendance, Vaccinations • Shopping, To-Do, and a completely blank notebook to start from scratch HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI • "Add to Folio": Siri asks which notebook and what to add, then keeps going with "Anything else?". • "What's on tomorrow in Folio", "What's next in Folio", "What did I do yesterday in Folio". • "When did I last do it in Folio" — perfect for medication, watering plants or feeding pets. • "Read what's left in Folio": long lists are read five at a time. • Every command is listed in Settings > Siri & Shortcuts > All Siri commands. DESIGN IT YOUR WAY • Customize each notebook's fields, statuses, and order with the Field Designer. • Build your own templates, then use or remove them from the template picker. • Organize notebooks into folders, pin the ones that matter most. DATES, REMINDERS & RECURRENCE • Add a date, time, and reminder to any item. • Set daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or completion-based recurrence rules. • Overdue items automatically surface to the top. FULL VOICEOVER SUPPORT • Folio was designed from day one for VoiceOver users — every screen and action is announced clearly. • Status changes, delete/undo, and list updates are announced instantly. • Haptic and sound feedback are fully customizable in Settings. HISTORY & ARCHIVE • Save a snapshot of completed lists to history and review them anytime. • Deleted notebooks and items wait in Trash for a while before you decide. ICLOUD SYNC, NO ACCOUNT NEEDED • Folio doesn't ask you to create an account — it just uses the iCloud account already on your device. • Your notebooks sync automatically across your devices; nothing is stored on Folio's own servers. Your first 2 notebooks are free forever, fully editable — no payment info, no time limit. Need more? Unlock unlimited notebooks, custom templates, folders, and full JSON backup with monthly, yearly, or one-time Lifetime Folio Pro; plain text and CSV export are always free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LoreKeep4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LoreKeep at 15.1 against Folio's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LoreKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Folio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LoreKeep versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoreKeepFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBETHANY MARIE VALENTINERECEP GUR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LoreKeep

Subscriptions2
  • LoreKeep14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LoreKeep Premium Annual14 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions2
  • Folio Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Folio Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Folio Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

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

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