Storyist
7.3#48 in writing appsiOSmacOS
VisitStoryist vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Storyist | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Native iOS and Android apps provide reading, subscriptions, push notifications, saved posts and mobile earnings or statistics views. |
| Privacy | The website privacy policy says Storyist does not store personal information on its site and describes third-party processing for purchases, newsletters, and support tickets. | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. |
| Publishing | Storyist can create print-ready PDFs and ePub ebooks for Apple Books or Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. | The platform supports written posts, newsletters, podcasts, video, live streams, and pages in one publishing flow. |
| Purpose | Storyist helps novelists and screenwriters track plots, characters, and settings while keeping their writing organized. | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. |
Storyist plans
- Storyist 4 for iOS$19 a month
- Storyist 4 for macOS$59, paid once
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Storyist if…
Storyist suits novelists and screenwriters who want planning, drafting, screenplay, and publishing tools across Apple devices. It also fits writers needing offline access and broad export options.
Pick Substack if…
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.