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Scrivener

by Literature & Latte

Draft long manuscripts in rearrangeable sections with research materials alongside your text.

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What it does

Draft long manuscripts in rearrangeable sections with research materials alongside your text. Compile work into exportable documents and optionally sync through Dropbox.

Pricing: is Scrivener free?

US App Store download: $23.99 (USD), checked 2026-09-23. The app has an upfront download price. Extra purchases or separate device editions may apply.

Screenshots

Developer-provided iOS screenshots.

Manuscript text with formatting controls and highlights.
Manuscript text with formatting controls and highlights.
Section synopsis, status, label and research notes.
Section synopsis, status, label and research notes.
A Scrivener screen illustrating set writing targets and track counts.
A Scrivener screen illustrating set writing targets and track counts.
A Scrivener screen illustrating compile a manuscript for sharing.
A Scrivener screen illustrating compile a manuscript for sharing.
A Scrivener screen illustrating sync projects through dropbox.
A Scrivener screen illustrating sync projects through dropbox.

Features

Draft a manuscript in movable sections

Write sections in any order and reorganize them through the binder and outline. The index-card corkboard is available on iPad.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Keep research beside your writing

Store images, PDFs and media in a project; iPad can display research beside the draft.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Set writing targets and track counts

View live word and character counts and set targets for your writing.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Compile a manuscript for sharing

Combine sections into one document and export as Word, RTF, Final Draft, PDF or plain text.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Sync projects through Dropbox

Sync between mobile devices and desktop Scrivener through Dropbox. This workflow requires a Dropbox account and does not support iCloud.

Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)

Sources & verification

Last verified: 23 September 2026. Features not listed here may be unverified.

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