Best Scrivener Apps

4.2(2.6K ratings)

$23.99

#8in Productivity

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.

Ulysses: Writing App by Ulysses GmbH & Co. KG

Write a novel, story, book

Strong Contender

4.6😊(2.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
👍 Simple, distraction-free writing experience
💡 Powerful organization and formatting features
🦋 Beautiful, customizable interface
✨ Excellent for focused writing

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription model
🐛 Occasional sync issues
🔒 Concerns about data privacy and lock-in
📚 Limited support for advanced formatting (tables, formulas, etc.)
🤔 Steep learning curve for some users

Scrivener Companion - Scrivo by Kairoos Solutions SL

Sync Scriv projects, RTF,LaTeX

Worth Considering

Write stories, scripts, books

3.5(16 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app helps writers organize, research, and write without distractions. It syncs with Scrivener projects on your computer via Dropbox and offers features like distraction-free writing modes, rich text and markdown support, and an optional AI writing assistant.

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Werdsmith: Writing App

AI-powered writing suggestionsDaily writing practice builderAutomatic formatting

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.

Write, layout, and design

(8.1K)

freemium

Pages: Create Documents

Apple-designed templatesAdd images, video, audioTrack changes and comments

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.

Edit Documents and Collaborate

Real-time collaborationOffline editingTemplate library

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Writing Space: Books & Scripts

(3.3M)

freemium

App for writers on the go.

Distraction-free writing modeCustomizable themes and templatesRich text formatting options

This app is a distraction-free word processor designed for writers. It offers customizable themes, rich formatting, and progress tracking to help users finish projects faster. Share or publish your work online with ease.

(1.6K)

Just Write - App For Writer

Minimal TXT and RTF Editor

RTF and TXT file supportMarkdown stylingiCloud file syncing

A minimalist text editor designed to streamline the writing process. It supports both RTF and TXT formats, offering rich text editing and Markdown support. Sync your work across devices with iCloud integration.

(1.8K)

Get focused, enjoy writing

iA Writer

$19.99

A distraction-free writing environment designed to help you focus on your words. It offers features like Focus Mode, plain text writing with HTML preview, and robust organization tools. Customize your writing experience and export to various formats.

Distraction-free writing environmentFocus Mode for enhanced concentrationPlain text writing with HTML preview

.scriv Writing & Annotations

Creative Writer - easy writing

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find words for your thoughts

Predictive writing suggestionsGenre switching (Poetry, Prose, Lyrics, etc.)Inspiration from books, movies, and music

This app provides language expressions and writing prompts drawn from diverse literary and media sources to inspire your creative writing. It offers predictive text suggestions and genre switching to help overcome writer's block and compose songs, stories, or poems.

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Write your book on the move

Everwrite Go

Story Plotter - idea to plot -

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[ write novel, comic, script!]

Idea NotePlot NotePlot creation function

This app helps you craft compelling stories for novels, comics, movies, and more. It offers tools for organizing ideas, developing characters and their relationships, and structuring plot points. AI-powered brainstorming and time-series visualization assist in overcoming writer's block.

Book Writer - Novel Writing

(195)

freemium

Book creator story writing app

Book creation and organizationCharacter creation and notesDraft management

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.

Discover your next great read

MyStory.today: Write a Book

Novel Writing & Story Planner

Story management with chapters and scenesInteractive corkboard with AI summariesCharacter and location management with smart linking

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.

(2.6K)

WonderPen

Designed for writers

Tree-like document directoryDedicated document memosGlobal card list for notes

This writing application offers a streamlined experience for authors, students, and enthusiasts. It features a hierarchical document structure, integrated notes, and customizable formatting options. Ensure your work is secure with local and cloud backups, and sync across devices.

by W.H. Scrivens & Son Limited

This app offers a complete writing environment for creators. It helps manage projects, capture ideas, and provides a distraction-free space for focused writing from start to finish.

Project managementInspiration recordingFocused writing mode

A comprehensive writing studio for poets, novelists, and playwrights. Offers genre-specific tools, a distraction-free editor, and manuscript analysis to refine your work. Seamlessly syncs across devices and supports various export formats.

Genre-specific project typesDistraction-free editorManuscript Analyzer

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