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NovelPad vs Storyist: catalog facts
NovelPad	Storyist
Paid 14-day free trial with no card, then ownership from $89.	Paid Commercial app; see the developer's site for current pricing.
Web	macOS, iOS
Card-based boards for plot, characters, locations and timelines Scene overview of the whole novel on one screen	Manuscript and screenplay templates for correct formatting Index cards and plot, character and setting sheets
Paid after the 14-day trial Focused on novels rather than other forms	Apple platforms only Paid software
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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