Storyist 4

Name: Storyist 4
Rating: 4.3 (383 reviews)
Author: Storyist Software

By: Storyist Software App

A powerful writing environment

Overview

Version:

4.7

Last updated: 2025-10-10

Features & Capabilities

Storyist 4 is a powerful writing environment that helps you create, review, and revise manuscripts and screenplays on the go. It features a rich text editor with templates, color-coded index cards, and customizable story sheets to keep ideas organized.

Organize your work with file sync across devices, version history, and easy import/export (PDF, Fountain, Final Draft FDX). Try Storyist 4 free for 14 days; no subscription required.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Writing Education Content

By:

Storyist Software

Rating:

4.30

(383)

Version:

4.7 Last updated: 2025-10-10

Version code:

878578346

Creation date:

2019-03-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

20.98MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-29

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 83,326 ▼ 85

Other rankings

#16 in script keyword 25 ▼ 3

#40 in writing tools keyword 63

#51 in writing tool keyword 68 ▼ 3

#55 in environment keyword 15 ▼ 1

#56 in writing keyword 37 ▼ 2

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For Developers

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Developed by:

Storyist Software

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storyist-4/id1423912340

Website:

https://storyist.com

User Reviews

Storyist 4 is praised for its clean, writer-focused interface, strong long-form writing tools, and cross-device iCloud syncing, plus a one-time purchase model and Final Draft compatibility. However, the reviews repeatedly cite data loss, crashes or freezes, style and theme bugs, confusing pricing with forced upgrades and hidden in-app purchases, and a steep learning curve with cumbersome navigation. Overall, it delivers compelling writing features for serious authors, but reliability and pricing concerns limit its appeal.

Pros

Clean, lean UI that prioritizes writing
Powerful long-form writing tools (chapter reordering, annotations)
Seamless iCloud syncing across Apple devices (no third-party cloud)
No ongoing subscription; one-time purchase option
Final Draft compatibility (import/export)

Cons

Data loss / disappearing projects (files can vanish)
Stability issues such as freezes and crashes (especially on iOS)
Style/theme bugs (edited styles vanish, themes don\'t apply)
Confusing pricing model with forced upgrades and hidden in-app purchases
Non-intuitive navigation with multiple steps for basic tasks

Recent reviews

Having written a 50k word story, I find it next to impossible to proofread, edit and format the manuscript without knowing the line numbers of the text. Simply displaying line number where the cursor is and making the cursor dominantly visible would serve that purpose without much programming effort. I hope the author will make that change soon. Thank you

by Fa*****, 2026-08-25

Every time I buy a new device—upgrade. Storyist acts like I don’t exist. I add my Apple ID password, and it literally stays on the same page, instead of moving to my profile. Coincidentally, the page I’m stuck on offers a new subscription. SMH 🤦‍♀️ So tired of this game.