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Tintero vs yWriter: catalog facts
Tintero	yWriter
Free Free during the beta; offline use is promised to stay free, while online features may be…	Free Free software from Spacejock Software.
Linux, Android, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Worldbuilding tools for characters, places and factions Scene system with POV tracking	Free with no bundled toolbars or adware Organises chapters, scenes, characters and locations
Still in beta Online features may become paid	Mobile versions depend on Dropbox for sync macOS version is still being developed
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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