Highland Pro
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
What is Highland Pro?
Highland Pro is a writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone from the company of screenwriter John August. Scripts are written as plain text in Fountain or Markdown and formatted automatically, and the same app is used for novels and other documents. It is sold as a monthly or yearly subscription after a 30-day free trial, and documents sync through iCloud.
Highland Pro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. See every plan
Good for
- Screenwriters on Apple devices who like writing in plain text
- Writers who draft both scripts and novels in one app
- Anyone who needs to turn a script PDF back into an editable document
Worth knowing
- It is listed only for Mac, iPad and iPhone; there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- After the 30-day trial a subscription is required for all features; without one the app still opens, prints and exports documents.
- The App Store listing requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 on mobile devices and macOS 13 or later on a Mac.
- Syncing between devices relies on iCloud.
Key features
- Fountain and Markdown writing
- Write in plain text and let the app format it. There are 14 templates, including Screenplay, Multi-Cam and Manuscript, and autocomplete for character names and scene headers.
- Navigator and Overview
- The Navigator maps sections, scenes, synopses and notes, and the Overview shows a whole script or novel in one view with characters and scenes highlighted.
- Revision Mode
- Tracks changes in different colors with stars in the margin, alongside automatic scene numbering with custom ranges.
- Sprints and goals
- Timed writing sprints track focused sessions, and goals set milestones for a page, word or character count.
- /Lookup
- Typing a slash and a question returns quick answers such as definitions, rhymes and world facts without leaving the draft.
- Import, export and PDF melting
- Imports and exports Fountain, Final Draft .fdx and PDF files. PDF Melting converts Final Draft and Fountain PDFs back into editable text.
Highland Pro pricing
- Starts at
- $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial; cancel anytime
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $4.99per month, billed $59.99 annually | All Highland Pro features on Mac, iPad and iPhone, billed once a year. Advertised as a 50% saving on the monthly plan. |
| Monthly | $9.99per month, billed monthly | The same features on a month-to-month subscription. |
Read from quoteunquoteapps.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Highland Pro before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave 50% with the yearly plan
The yearly plan is billed $59.99, which works out to $4.99 a month against $9.99 on the monthly plan, or $119.88 over twelve months.
Stated on quoteunquoteapps.com
Works with
Highland Pro alternatives
- Highland Pro vs Slugline
Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
- Highland Pro vs Beat
Free plan · from $11.99 one-time
- Highland Pro vs Final Draft
Free trial · from $99.99/yr
- Highland Pro vs Fade In
Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
- Highland Pro vs Arc Studio
Free plan · from $69/yr
Common questions
Is Highland Pro free?
No, Highland Pro is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial; cancel anytime.
How much does Highland Pro cost?
Highland Pro lists 2 plans. Yearly: $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. Monthly: $9.99 per month, billed monthly. Prices were read from quoteunquoteapps.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Highland Pro work on?
Highland Pro is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Highland Pro offer any discounts?
Highland Pro publicly lists the following: Save 50% with the yearly plan.
Does Highland Pro have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Highland Pro is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Highland Pro have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Highland Pro is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Highland Pro open source?
Highland Pro is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Highland Pro integrate with?
Highland Pro's listing names iCloud. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Highland Pro?
Highland Pro is made by The Quote-Unquote Company.
What are the alternatives to Highland Pro?
The closest alternatives to Highland Pro in our directory are Slugline, Beat, Final Draft, Fade In and Arc Studio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Highland Pro.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.