Scrivener vs FAB VR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrivener
This app is a comprehensive writing tool designed for long-form manuscripts. It allows users to compose text in any order, manage research materials alongside their writing, and export to various formats. It supports flexible outlining and restructuring of content.
- Manuscript composition in sections
- Research material integration
- Flexible outlining and reorganization
- Export to multiple formats
- Interactive tutorial
- Project-wide search
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“The biggest software advance for writers since the word processor.” —Michael Marshall Smith, bestselling author Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Tailor-made for creating long manuscripts, Scrivener banishes page fright by allowing you to compose your text in any order, in sections as large or small as you like. Got a great idea but don’t know where it fits? Write when inspiration strikes and find its place later. Grow your manuscript organically, idea by idea. Whether you plan or plunge, Scrivener works your way: meticulously outline every last detail first, or hammer out a complete draft and restructure later. Or do a bit of both. All text sections in Scrivener are fully integrated with its outlining tools, so working with an overview of your manuscript is only ever a tap away, and turning Chapter Four into Chapter One is as simple as drag and drop. Need to refer to research? In Scrivener, your background material is always at hand. Write a description based on a photograph. Reference a video or PDF. Check for consistency with an earlier chapter. On the iPad, open two documents side-by-side; on the iPhone, flip between research and writing with just two taps. Once you’re ready to share your work with the world, simply compile everything into a single document for printing, or export to popular formats such as Word, PDF, Final Draft or plain text. You can even share using different formatting, so that you can write in your favorite font and still keep your editor happy. FEATURES Get Started • Interactive tutorial project • Keep each manuscript and supporting materials in a self-contained project • Import Word, RTF, Final Draft and plain text files • Easily split imported text into separate sections Get Writing • Write your manuscript in sections of any size • View all sections as a single text using the “Draft Navigator” (iPad only) • Quickly navigate sections using the “binder” sidebar • Format with fonts and presets • Comments, footnotes, links and highlights • Simple bullets and lists • Insert images • Pinch-zoom to resize text • Full-screen mode (iPad only) • Typewriter scrolling mode keeps typed text center-screen (iPad only) • Write a screenplay using scriptwriting mode • Live word and character counts • Set word and character count targets • Find and replace • Customizable keyboard row provides quick-access buttons for formatting, navigation and punctuation • Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts for external keyboard users • Dark mode Find Your Structure • Write in any order and reorganize later • Write a synopsis for any text section and see it in the outline • Expand, collapse and drill down into sections of your project • Rearrange sections as index cards on the corkboard (iPad only) • Project-wide search • Track ideas using labels and status • Apply custom icons to your sections Refer to Research • Import research material such as image, PDF and media files • View research files or other sections right alongside your writing (iPad only) • Every section has its own notes area for jotting down ideas • Supports multitasking split screen mode (supported devices only) Share Your Work • Compile to a single document for sharing or printing • Use different formatting in your exported or printed document • Export to Word, RTF, Final Draft, PDF or plain text • Convert rich text to Markdown for sharing with Markdown apps • Create and email zipped backups of your projects Work Anywhere • Use Dropbox to sync between devices and with the macOS and Windows versions of Scrivener* • Copy projects between devices via iTunes * Requires a Dropbox account (not compatible with iCloud). SUPPORT You can contact us at ios.support@literatureandlatte.com, visit our forums at http://www.literatureandlatte.com/forum, or find us @scrivenerapp on Twitter.
FAB VR
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FAB VR is the complete solution for vehicle repair and maintenance management. Designed for workshops, fleets, and maintenance teams, this mobile application allows you to optimize your operations and improve your team's productivity. KEY FEATURES: Vehicle Management Manage your entire fleet with detailed information for each vehicle: brand, model, year, color, and current status. Quickly visualize which vehicles have active jobs and maintain a complete record of your inventory. Task Control Create, assign, and monitor repair tasks in real time. Set priorities, estimated dates, and work areas. The approval system ensures each task is reviewed before starting. Visual Documentation Capture photos of each repair's progress directly from the app. Add comments and notes to maintain a detailed record of every job performed. Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with your repair team. Assign tasks to specific technicians, track progress, and keep everyone informed about each job's status. Approval System Managers can review, approve, or reject tasks before they begin. This ensures only authorized work is performed within budget. Real-Time Notifications Receive instant notifications when new tasks are created, jobs are approved, or tasks are assigned to your team. Never miss an important update. Advanced Security Secure access with biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID) to protect your company's sensitive information. Roles and Permissions Flexible role system that allows different access levels based on each user's function: general managers, area managers, and technicians. BENEFITS: • Increase your team's productivity • Reduce errors and delays in repairs • Improve communication between teams • Maintain a complete and organized record • Make informed decisions with real-time data • Optimize resource allocation Ideal for automotive workshops, commercial vehicle fleets, maintenance companies, and any organization that needs to efficiently manage vehicle repairs. Download FAB VR today and transform how you manage your vehicle repairs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FAB VR at Free against Scrivener's $23.99. FAB VR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Scrivener's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On 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
FAB VR is free to download; Scrivener costs $23.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrivener ships an update every 3 months, FAB VR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrivener | FAB VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Literature & Latte | Branix |
In-app purchases
Scrivener
No in-app purchases
FAB VR
No in-app purchases









