Write your novel on iPhone & iPad. Keep every word.

Outline chapters on cards, write in a distraction-free Markdown editor, and trust your manuscript to reliable iCloud sync. Own it for a one-time price — no subscription, ever.

Download on the App Store

Launch price $9.99 · one-time · iOS 16+

Built for the complaints writers actually have

If you write long-form, you know the pain: mobile apps that lose your work, sync that breaks when you need it most, and subscriptions for a text editor.

Your work is never lost

Local-first storage with iCloud sync. Every save is versioned on your device, so a sync hiccup can't silently eat your work — no fragile folder sync, no "file not found".

Outline like a real binder

Folders, chapters, and index cards. See the whole manuscript at a glance and drag scenes where they belong.

One payment, not a rent

$9.99 at launch through October 26, 2026, then $14.99. A writing tool you buy once, not a subscription that nags you every month.

What's in the first version

Markdown editorTypewriter scrolling, focus mode, word count goals.
Card boardOutline chapters and scenes on draggable index cards.
Reliable synciCloud via CloudKit, local-first and offline-friendly. Every save is versioned on your device.
Scrivener importBring your existing binder and text in from Scrivener projects.
ExportMarkdown, PDF, and RTF — your words are never locked in.
Local firstPrivate by default. No accounts, no servers, no data mining.

Download Manuscript Writer

Free to download. Manuscript Full unlocks the app with a one-time purchase — no subscription, ever.

Download on the App Store

Launch pricing: $9.99 during launch — goes to $14.99 after October 26, 2026. The increase only affects new buyers; if you buy at launch, it's yours forever.

FAQ

Is this a Scrivener replacement?

It's a companion-grade writing app for iPhone and iPad: a serious Markdown editor with an outline binder and reliable sync. It can import Scrivener projects, but it's an independent app, not affiliated with Literature & Latte.

How does sync work?

iCloud through CloudKit. Your manuscript lives on your device and syncs between your own devices — no company server, no subscription. Every save keeps a local version history as a safety net.

What's the price?

Free to download. Manuscript Full unlocks the app with a one-time in-app purchase — $9.99 during launch (through October 26, 2026), then $14.99. No subscription, ever.

Which devices are supported?

iPhone and iPad with iOS 16 or later.

What happens to my data?

Your writing stays on your devices and in your iCloud. We don't collect or sell your content.