Readvely vs Penveil

Readvely is an offline writing app for novelists and long-form fiction authors. No account required—create works, chapters, character notes, and story assets entirely on your device. Why Readvely? Stay focused Create a work and jump straight into Chapter 1. Manual Save plus autosave. Per-chapter font size, typeface, and color. Draft / Finalized status keeps drafts separate from finished chapters. Built for serial structure Organize by work and chapter—drag to reorder, swipe to delete, live word counts. Continue Writing on Studio takes you back to your last edited chapter. Import existing drafts From Works, import .txt, .rtf, or .html (EPUB import not supported). Auto-detects chapter headings like “Chapter N,” or import as a single body and split later. Supports UTF-8, UTF-16, GB18030, and more. Export .epub for sharing—convert to .txt first if you need to import an ebook. Library for story assets Keep ideas, characters, worldbuilding, and dialogue separate from your manuscript. Paste from the clipboard and pick a type, or import text files and review in the editor before saving. Link assets to multiple works and insert them from the keyboard bar or chapter editor. Characters & notes per work Each work has Chapters · Characters · Notes: chapter list, character profiles (with portraits and a relationship map), and in-work scratch notes. Project Bible on Studio opens your current work’s Characters or Notes view. Read like a reader Built-in reader with vertical scroll, horizontal paging, and page curl. Adjustable font size, line spacing, and Day / Eye Comfort / Night themes. Reading position is remembered for polish and proofreading. Track your progress Studio shows today’s net word gain (edits and deletions count—honest stats), stage, and total words. Tap today’s count for Writing Activity: 3-, 7-, or 30-day charts plus custom ranges and daily goals. Search everything Find works, chapters, and assets in one place—tap a result to open the editor. Export & backup On a work’s detail page, tap Settings → Export to save as UTF-8 plain .txt or .epub for sharing or reading in other apps. Settings → Backup & Restore packs all works, chapters, assets, and images into a .zip for Files—restore when you switch devices. Make it yours Custom work stages (ideation, outline, draft, revision, completed), asset types, and tags. Light, Dark, or System appearance. Premium Free: 1 work. Need another slot? The first New Work tap shows an About Work Limits sheet (watch ad or continue); at the limit, Limit Reached offers a rewarded ad; or use Settings → Rewards (network required). Subscribe in Settings → Premium for unlimited works and no Rewards entry. Backup & Restore is available to all users. For you if… - You write web novels or long fiction - You need chapter-based drafting - You want lore, characters, and prose in separate places - You care about privacy and local-first data Good to know - Chapters are plain text—no rich text or Markdown rendering. - No cloud sync—use .zip backup for multiple devices. - Import, export, and backup use the system Files app and share sheet—no extra login. Open Readvely and write the story on your device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Penveil is the writing system for finishing books — not just starting them. Tell Penveil what you're writing and it turns your idea into a usable chapter-by-chapter blueprint: premise, characters, locations, and a clear job for every chapter. Then write in focused chapters with tools that keep you moving and keep your story consistent. WRITE WITH MOMENTUM • Co-write continues your scene in your voice — accept with a tap, or ignore it and keep typing • Guided mode asks short questions and shapes your answers into prose • Voice capture turns spoken ideas into notes and chapters • A keyboard toolbar puts bold, italic, undo, and Continue right above your keys KEEP THE STORY CONSISTENT • Your Story Bible tracks characters, places, and details as you write • Chapter contracts give every chapter a purpose — and Penveil helps you keep it • The promise ledger remembers what you set up so nothing is left unresolved • Beta readers give you honest reactions before any human sees a word EVERY KIND OF BOOK Novels, memoirs, autobiographies, self-help, business books, children's books, picture books, academic writing, songwriting, and screenwriting — each with tools that speak its language, from industry-format screenplay exports to lyric sheets with chords to a companion workbook for practical books. FINISH AND SHIP • Export beautifully typeset PDF, Word, and ePub — plus Fountain for scripts • Generate query letters, synopses, and marketing copy when you're ready to pitch • Publish a public page for your book and send new chapters to followers by email Your writing stays yours. Offline drafts are always saved locally and sync when you reconnect. Start free — no payment required. When you're ready for more, upgrade to Basic or Pro, or make it yours forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://penveil.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://penveil.app/privacy