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Vellum alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Vellum 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.

Vellum is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks). 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 Vellum

  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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Scrivener lists Windows and iOS apps.
    Scrivener vs VellumScrivener pricing and details

  2. Ulysses

    Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    • Vellum can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Ulysses also covers Markdown and grammar & style.
    Ulysses vs VellumUlysses pricing and details

  3. 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Final Draft lists a web app.
    • Only Final Draft lists Windows and iOS apps.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  4. 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Campfire has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Campfire 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • JotterPad has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only JotterPad lists a web app.
    • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  6. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • LivingWriter has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
    • Only LivingWriter lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    LivingWriter 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • WriterDuet has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
    • Only WriterDuet lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  8. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists Windows and iOS apps.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

  9. Highland Pro

    Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Highland Pro lists an iOS app.
    • Vellum can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Highland Pro also covers Markdown.
    Highland Pro pricing and details

  10. 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • bibisco has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only bibisco lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    bibisco pricing and details

  11. 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Slugline has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Slugline lists an iOS app.
    • Vellum also covers templates.
    Slugline pricing and details

  12. Mellel

    Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents

    • Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Mellel lists an iOS app.
    • Mellel also covers citations and documents.
    • Vellum also covers templates.
    Mellel pricing and details

26 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 38 in one table

Common questions

Which Vellum alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

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

Does Vellum have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Vellum listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Campfire, JotterPad, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, bibisco, Slugline, Microsoft Word 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 Vellum: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.