Story Planner for Writers vs PlotForge

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Story Planner for Writers compared with PlotForge
Detail	Story Planner for Writers	PlotForge
What it does	Outline your novels and screenplays on iPhone, iPad, and Mac	Story development studio for serious fiction writers
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	ES	US
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	iPhone & iPad: $8.99 (one-time purchase, requires iOS 15.3+); Mac: $12.99 (one-time purchase, requires macOS 12.2+). Local pricing may differ by country.	Free: 8,000 AI words/month, 1 project, 10 characters and chapters per project, 10 worldbuilding items. Starter: $12/mo (50,000 AI words/month, 3 projects, unlimited characters and chapters, 50 worldbuilding items per project). Pro: $24/mo (200,000 AI words/month, unlimited projects and worldbuilding
Key features	Scene and chapter/act arrangement with color-coded plot tracking Story statistics and overview at a glance Revision Mode for clean outline generation Distraction-free full-screen writing interface Rich text formatting options Project templates for quick setup Deadline and goal tracking with progress widgets Multi-format export (PDF, Word, RTF, Scrivener, Final Draft, Ulysses) Cross-platform sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac Split view compatibility with word processors	Character relationship mapping with 8 relationship types and strength ratings Detailed worldbuilding system with 60+ specialized fields across 6 element types Visual timeline view with 3 viewing modes and character filtering Scene Surgery AI editing tool for tone and continuity diagnostics Consistency scanner that flags contradictions across chapters and books Project cloning to start new series books without rebuilding the world
What makes it different	No subscriptions required - one-time purchase model Seamless syncing across all Apple devices Write anywhere with full access to all features on mobile and desktop Clean, elegant interface designed for writers	Universe-based workspace designed for series, anthologies, and shared-universe builders rather than single-book projects Story Compass brief keeps all AI generation and editing grounded in your narrative's core rules and themes Voice Engine AI generation matches your personal writing style rather than generic AI output Scrivener import for Desktop version allows switching without retyping existing work Local AI option with Desktop version runs entirely offline via Ollama or LM Studio
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	29 no change since last check	8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	2
Citation Flow (Majestic)	27	21
Referring domains (Majestic)	68	33

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