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Storyist vs LivingWriter: catalog facts
Storyist	LivingWriter
Paid Commercial app; see the developer's site for current pricing.	Paid Subscription plans are listed on the pricing page.
macOS, iOS	Web
Manuscript and screenplay templates for correct formatting Index cards and plot, character and setting sheets	Visual plotting and organization for a manuscript Templates for fiction and nonfiction structures
Apple platforms only Paid software	Requires an account and stores work in the cloud AI features may not suit writers who avoid them
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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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