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Beat vs JotterPad: catalog facts
Beat	JotterPad
Free Free and open source under the GPL, distributed through the App Store.	Freemium Free to try, with a paid Pro tier for more features.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Plain-text Fountain files that stay readable anywhere Final Draft import and export with revisions	Handles Markdown, Fountain screenplays and LaTeX with consistent syntax Opens files directly from iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive
Apple platforms only Largely maintained by one developer	LaTeX support is still in beta Some features require the paid Pro tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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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