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

By:
Storyist Software
Rating:
4.30
(381)
1 new ratings
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:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-28
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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
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.
by Su*****, 2026-06-18

I just spent over an hour trying to move from Scrivener to Storyist, as it was supposed to be more iPadOS friendly. There is no good way to import a document, the styles all get broken, the user guide on their web site doesn’t even match the functionality of the app, this is a disgrace. At least Scrivener does what it says it will do.
by Sc*****, 2026-04-13

Bought it in 2022, and loved it. Just went to use it and it updated to 4, and I can’t use it any more. It’s locked under the update and I have to PAY again if I want it!!!! Huge scam!!!
by Pi*****, 2025-09-26
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