# Storyist 4

> A powerful writing environment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1423912340](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1423912340)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1423912340`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Storyist Software
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (388 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2019-03-06
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storyist-4/id1423912340)
- **Website:** [https://storyist.com](https://storyist.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://storyist.com/app-privacy/](http://storyist.com/app-privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #83,258 — Overall
- #18 — script
- #54 — writing
- #76 — environment
- #79 — writing tool
- #91 — writing tools

## Review summary

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

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