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