For this review, I’m assuming you’re familiar with the desktop version of Scrivener. If not, check out my original Scrivener review. Scrivenites have begged and pleaded for years. Give us a mobile app! Well, the Literature and Latte powers that be have finally answered our prayers. Scrivener for iOS is here, and it’s exactly what you’d expect. Honestly, this is less of a review than it is an inside the app. Because there isn’t a lot to say about the functionality of the app I haven’t already talked about. With that said, here are some screenshots to give you an idea of what we’re dealing with. View all your projects, and tap the + to create a new one—either in your Dropbox or on your iPhone. The view inside the project is very similar to the desktop version. Again, the chapter view should look familiar. It's all very intuitive. Long press to open the inspector (found on the right of the screen in the desktop version). You've also got plenty of options for sharing your project and for viewing it on the screen. |
PROS |
CONS |
Stable |
Price |
Functional |
No alternative syncing method |
Easy transition from desktop |
Missing features (especially on iPhone) |
Flawless syncing |
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Offline project creation |
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I use it on my iPad Mini and old iPad 2. It is more useful on the Mini, since that will fit into a jacket pocket. It is so cool to be able to walk around with all my writing in my pocket. That said, I find I don't actually use it that much. One problem, as you mentioned, is that you have to close the project on your other devices first. That's a real pain. And it doesn't have to be that way - just look at OneNote, for example. You can type something into OneNote for iOS and watch it magically appear on your laptop seconds later. That's how syncing should be! The other problem is screen size. Sometimes I wish I had more screen area on my laptop, let alone the iPad. How you can use it on an iPhone I have no idea. I imagine it could look quite decent on the largest iPad Pro, but then you might as well just have a laptop. The best feature for me with the iOS version is the dark mode. But considering I waited so long for the app to appear I'm saddened that I don't use it more. I just live in Scrivener on my laptop. If it synced like OneNote it might be different but it is too much of a brain ache to remember what projects are open on what devices! On the subject of price I disagree with you. I can spend that money on one takeaway. Anyone that writes for a living or even as a hobby should see Scrivener in whatever form as an investment worth making. Would a hairdresser buy bargain store scissors?
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