# Fountain · easy screenwriting

> Write, edit & export scripts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504728966](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504728966)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6504728966`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alex Walker
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.67
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2024-06-24
- **Size:** 6.06 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fountain-easy-screenwriting/id6504728966)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lightmatter.team/privacy](http://lightmatter.team/privacy)

## Description

Fountain is a fully native screenplay editor purpose-built for iOS, iPadOS and macOS, loaded with deceptively powerful editing, viewing, outlining and exporting tools. It uses the Fountain screenwriting language, a flavor of Markdown which lets you write naturally, without worrying about formatting.

FAST · Fully native, from parser to editor. Translation? No slowdowns or hiccups. Just you and your script.
FOCUSED · The tools you need to hit your flow without clutter.
LEAN · Sips battery life thanks to a custom parser built on the latest macOS, iOS & iPadOS technologies.
PORTABLE · Uses standard plaintext documents which you can read from (or write to!) with any text editor. Your data is yours.

I'm an indie developer and fellow screenwriter, so your feedback is super important! Reach out to me at fountainappdev@gmail.com anytime with feedback, questions or ideas.

## Rankings

- #211,697 — Overall
- #59 — script

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Fountain for being easy to use, free, and well-formatted, ideal for beginners and quick drafting. The most recurring drawbacks are reliability (crashes), export limitations (watermarks and pagination), and a perceived lack of advanced features and robust file management for professional use.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly, with a straightforward drafting flow.
- Free to use with no ads or subscriptions.
- Good, clean formatting and clear writing instructions that help users format scripts correctly.
- Fast, smooth performance on iPhone and iPad; lightweight and responsive.
- Great for quickly capturing ideas and drafting scripts without feature bloat.

### Cons

- Crashes and instability; app closes unexpectedly, risk of losing work.
- Exported PDFs include non-removable watermarks (Made in Fountain / QR Code) and related pagination/formatting limitations.
- Lacks many professional features (autocomplete, advanced formatting controls, robust file management).
- File management/persistence gaps (no version history, saving to folders, potential data loss).
- Mobile UI can feel awkward and limited (small-screen formatting/viewing constraints).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6504728966)