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Beat vs Highland Pro: catalog facts
Beat	Highland Pro
Free Free and open source under the GPL, distributed through the App Store.	Freemium Distributed through the App Store; check the store listing for current pricing.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Plain-text Fountain files that stay readable anywhere Final Draft import and export with revisions	Handles screenplays and prose manuscripts in one app Native apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone
Apple platforms only Largely maintained by one developer	Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version Sync depends on iCloud
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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