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The Novel Factory alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The The Novel Factory listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 38 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

The Novel Factory is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

38 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to The Novel Factory

  1. Scrivener

    Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner

    • Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    Scrivener vs The Novel FactoryScrivener pricing and details

  2. Campfire

    Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing

    • Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Campfire has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    Campfire vs The Novel FactoryCampfire pricing and details

  3. bibisco

    Novel planning and writing software built around characters

    • bibisco starts at $3.49 per month for Everywhere sync; desktop Supporters Edition is $69 one-time. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • bibisco has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    bibisco vs The Novel Factorybibisco pricing and details

  4. yWriter

    Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes

    • yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • yWriter has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    yWriter vs The Novel FactoryyWriter pricing and details

  5. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • JotterPad has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a Windows app.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  6. Final Draft

    Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting

    • Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  7. WriterDuet

    Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing

    • WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • WriterDuet has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  8. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

  9. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Microsoft Word has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  10. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • LivingWriter has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LivingWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  11. Highland Pro

    Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Only Highland Pro lists an iOS app.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a Windows app.
    Highland Pro pricing and details

  12. Slugline

    Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Slugline starts at $19.99 one-time for the iPhone and iPad app; $49.99 one-time on Mac. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Slugline has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Slugline lists an iOS app.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    Slugline pricing and details

26 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 38 in one table

Common questions

Which The Novel Factory alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Scrivener, Campfire, bibisco, yWriter, JotterPad, Final Draft, WriterDuet, Arc Studio and 30 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does The Novel Factory have an iPhone and iPad app?

The The Novel Factory listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Campfire, bibisco, yWriter, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Microsoft Word, LivingWriter and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to The Novel Factory: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.