1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Novel Writing Software

Best Novel Writing Software Apps

219+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the novel writing software category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 219+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Novel Writing Software

MyStory.today#1

MyStory.today by Richard Nespithal

Your novel writing software
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5😐(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
MyStory.today screenshot 1
MyStory.today screenshot 2
MyStory.today screenshot 3
MyStory.today screenshot 4
MyStory.today screenshot 5
MyStory.today screenshot 6

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for writing novels, short stories, and screenplays across Apple devices. It features story management, an interactive corkboard with AI summaries, character and location linking, and a rich text editor. The app also offers AI assistance for writer's block and progress tracking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Organized and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for writing stories
  • 💡 Separate sections for characters and places
  • 👍 Allows for easy writing and editing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing loss of work
  • 🐛 Scrolling and navigation issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about data/account deletion
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing#2

Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing by Human Plus Plus, Inc.

AI fiction writing & dictation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(326 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing screenshot 1
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing screenshot 2
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing screenshot 3
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing screenshot 4
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing screenshot 5
Sudowrite - AI Novel Writing screenshot 6

This AI-powered writing assistant helps creative writers generate story ideas, write novels, and craft poetry. Improve your fiction writing anytime, anywhere with intelligent suggestions and content generation.

Fortelling - Story Writing App#3

Fortelling - Story Writing App by AJP Digital Tools B.V.

Book & novel: world plotting
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.5😊(890 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Fortelling - Story Writing App screenshot 1
Fortelling - Story Writing App screenshot 2
Fortelling - Story Writing App screenshot 3
Fortelling - Story Writing App screenshot 4
Fortelling - Story Writing App screenshot 5
Fortelling - Story Writing App screenshot 6

This app helps novelists plot and write their books by organizing story elements like characters, locations, and items. It offers tools for world-building, real-time collaboration, and writing statistics, along with weekly challenges to inspire creativity.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Amazing tools
  • 🚀 Interesting prompts
  • 👍 Helpful for planning stories
  • 👍 Detailed character and world-building

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unresponsive save feature
  • 🐛 Difficulty deleting or rearranging content

More Novel Writing Software apps to explore

4
Werdsmith: Writing App
Werdsmith: Writing App
Werdsmith: Writing App
Write poetry, scripts, books
Free

This app transforms your devices into a writing studio, helping you overcome writer's block with AI-powered suggestions and build a consistent writing practice. It automatically handles formatting, allowing you to focus on your creative process.

AI-powered writing suggestionsDaily writing practice builderAutomatic formatting
📊 Productivity
(7.8K)
freemium
5
Book Writer - Novel Writing
Book Writer - Novel Writing
Book Writer - Novel Writing
Book creator story writing app
Free

This app helps aspiring authors and writers organize their ideas, characters, and drafts into a complete book. It offers tools for efficient writing, editing, and managing story elements to bring creative projects to life.

Book creation and organizationCharacter creation and notesDraft management
📊 Productivity
(78)
subscription
6
Narrative: Novel Writing App
Narrative: Novel Writing App
Narrative: Novel Writing App
Write Without Distractions
Free

This app provides a distraction-free writing environment with a sleek interface and advanced editing tools. It offers seamless project synchronization across devices and robust security features. Goal-setting and customizable options enhance the creative process for writers of all levels.

Distraction-free writing environmentSeamless project synchronizationPrecision editing tools
📊 Productivity
(43)
freemium
7
Storyist 4
Storyist 4
Storyist 4
A powerful writing environment
Free

This app provides a robust writing environment for authors and screenwriters. It allows for detailed story outlining, manuscript creation with rich text editing, and seamless revision on any device. Organize all your writing projects in one place for easy access and collaboration.

Rich text editor with comments and imagesIndex card outlining and story sheetsManuscript and screenplay formatting
📊 Productivity
(363)
free with in-app purchases
8
Cloud Writing
Cloud Writing
Cloud Writing
Software for writing novels
Free

This professional novel writing software helps authors organize their stories with tools like timelines and brain maps. It includes an intelligent analyzer to track character appearances and other story elements.

Timeline creationBrain map visualizationIntelligent story analyzer
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
9
Scrivener
Scrivener
Scrivener
by Literature & Latte
$23.99

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 sectionsResearch material integrationFlexible outlining and reorganization
📊 Productivity
(2.5K)
paid
10
Everywriter - Write novel,book
Everywriter - Write novel,book
Everywriter - Write novel,book
Smart Novel Editor
Free

This intelligent tool assists in creating novels and books, especially for long-form writing projects. It focuses on managing inspiration and seamlessly integrating ideas across devices. The app offers a professional edition with advanced features for a yearly fee.

Novel and book creationInspiration managementCross-device synchronization
📊 Productivity
(146)
free with in-app purchases
11
Novel Writing, AI Story Writer
Novel Writing, AI Story Writer
Novel Writing, AI Story Writer
Novel & Story AI Book Writer
Free

This app uses AI to generate captivating stories across various genres. Users can customize story elements, save favorites, and share them. Enjoy new stories daily with offline access.

AI story generationMultiple genre optionsCustomizable story elements
🎬 Entertainment
(170)
free with in-app purchases
12
AI Story Generator Novel Write
AI Story Generator Novel Write
AI Story Generator Novel Write
Novel AI Story Writer Plotter
Free

This app uses AI to help you write novels by generating plots and characters. Choose from various genres and customize your story to overcome writer's block and unleash your creativity.

AI story generationNovel writing assistantPlot and character creation
📚 Books
(578)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pages: Create Documents
Pages: Create Documents
Pages: Create Documents
Documents that stand apart
Free

Create visually appealing documents with a wide range of templates and editing tools. Enhance your work with multimedia, track changes, and collaborate seamlessly. Offers advanced features for writing, design, and presentation.

Apple-designed templatesAdd images, video, audioTrack changes and comments
📊 Productivity
(542K)
free
14
Ulysses: Writing App
Ulysses: Writing App
Ulysses: Writing App
Write a novel, story, book
Free

A distraction-free writing environment for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers robust document management, seamless syncing, and flexible export options for writers of all kinds. Includes a proofreader and editing assistant.

Distraction-free editorUnified document libraryCross-device sync
📊 Productivity
(2K)
subscription
15
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Books: reading and writing
Free

Discover and read millions of original stories across diverse genres, or share your own writing with a global community. Connect with fellow readers and writers, build your personal library, and potentially see your work discovered by entertainment companies.

Discover original storiesWrite and share your storiesConnect with readers and writers
📚 Books
(706K)
free with in-app purchases
16
yWriter: Novel Writing
yWriter: Novel Writing
yWriter: Novel Writing
Powerful novel-writing app
$14.99

Organize and write your novel with a chapter and scene-based structure. This app facilitates easy tracking of your writing progress and allows for seamless project file sharing across different platforms.

Chapter and scene organizationNovel writing and editingCross-platform project sharing
📊 Productivity
(25)
free
17
Wordtune: AI Writing Keyboard
Wordtune: AI Writing Keyboard
Wordtune: AI Writing Keyboard
AI Writing App & Paraphrasing
Free

This AI-powered writing assistant helps you express yourself more clearly and authentically. It offers suggestions to rephrase text, generate new content, and adjust the tone and length of your writing. It works across multiple platforms, making it a versatile tool for various communication needs.

AI-powered text rewritingGenerate sentences and paragraphsAdjust tone and length
📊 Productivity
(960)
free with in-app purchases
18
AI Story Generator-Write Novel
AI Story Generator-Write Novel
AI Story Generator-Write Novel
AI Story & Novel Generator
Free

This app uses AI to help you write stories and novels. It generates ideas, develops characters, suggests plot twists, and enhances your grammar and style. It also provides structure guidance and allows for dictation or typing.

AI-generated story ideasCharacter development suggestionsDynamic plot twists
🔧 Utilities
(109)
free with in-app purchases
19
Novel Writing: Candlelight
Novel Writing: Candlelight
Novel Writing: Candlelight
Fiction storytelling companion
Free

This writing companion offers a rich text editor and organizational tools for fiction writers. It provides tiered AI assistance, from manual outlining to full novelette generation, allowing users to choose their preferred level of creative support.

Manual outline and Story BibleRich text editorPDF export
📊 Productivity
(5)
free with in-app purchases
20
Author AI: Book Creator
Author AI: Book Creator
Author AI: Book Creator
Novel, Poetry & Story Writing
Free

This app uses advanced AI to generate personalized stories, poems, and novels based on your input. Explore a vast library of themes and genres, or create your own prompts for unique narrative experiences.

AI-generated storiesPersonalized narrativesNovel and poetry writing
🔧 Utilities
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases