Apps Like uFocus for iPhone and iPad
Write, organize, and save text files
Write and organize plain text files in libraries. Access documents via swipe. View character, word count, and reading time. Support multiMarkdown for formatting. Hide navigation bar for focused writing. Link favorite libraries for quick access.
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iWriter Pro
Sergey Zorin
Edit text with Markdown and HTML preview
Text editing with live Markdown syntax highlighting and HTML preview. Sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac via iCloud. Use typewriter mode for focused writing. Track word, symbol, and sentence counts. Support tags and document browsing.
Notes Writer: PDF, Voice, AI
Kairoos Solutions S.L.
Write, Edit, Organize
Write and edit documents with RTF and Markdown support. Annotate and organize with customizable margins, headers, and footers. Edit PDFs directly and save in multiple formats. Sync across devices and access content offline.
Google Docs
Google LLC
Edit documents, comment, and collaborate in real
Create and edit documents with real-time collaboration features. Share files with others to comment, edit, and add action items simultaneously. Work offline and save documents locally. Open and edit Microsoft Word files directly.
Pages: Create Documents
Apple Inc.
Create documents, add media, design
Draw and annotate using Apple Pencil or finger. Add images, videos, audio, tables, charts, and shapes. Create documents from templates or start blank. Edit text, format , and export files. Sync with Apple devices.
Scrivener
Literature & Latte Ltd
Write, organize, and finalize your work
Create and organize long manuscripts with flexible section management. Write in any order and structure text into sections. Track progress with project management tools. Export drafts in multiple formats. Integrate with reference libraries and notes.
PDF Expert: Editor & Reader
Readdle Technologies Limited
Convert files to PDF and merge documents
Read PDF files and highlight annotations. Fill out forms and convert files to PDF. Merge documents and add notes. Use AI tools to summarize and navigate content. Work across Apple devices with a clean, intuitive interface.
iAnnotate 4 — PDFs & more
Branchfire, Inc.
Read, annotate, and share documents
Read and annotate , Microsoft Office files, images, and web pages. Add text, highlights, stamps, and shape annotations. Share documents directly. Sync with iCloud Drive and OneDrive.
Notedrafts: Note Taking
Appycron Interactive e.K.
Write on PDF, create notebooks, organize notes
Write on PDFs, create notebooks with customizable templates, sketch notes on a large freeform canvas, and take notes on vertically extended pages. Organize content across different document types and layouts.
Just Write - App For Writer
Tung Vu
Edit text files in RTF and TXT
Text editor for writing with RTF and TXT format support. Edit rich text with WYSIWYG formatting and plain text with Markdown styles. Save and open files across platforms.
Claude by Anthropic
Anthropic PBC
Write, research, code, solve
AI writing assistant Refine text by adjusting tone, structure, and clarity. Generate content for emails, reports, and social media. Collaborate on writing tasks with iterative feedback. Integrate with phone for on-the-go editing and idea generation.
MarkMyWords
Alexander Sasse
Write, edit, preview, export markup files
Write and edit documents using Markdown, MultiMarkdown, HTML, Textile, Wikitext, and BBCode. Preview formatted text or HTML in real time. Insert markup with keyboard shortcuts or the format bar. Export to multiple formats and sync across devices.
Notebooks: Write and Organize
Alfons Schmid
, , and transform notes into tasks
Allows users to and format text with Markdown. It supports note-taking, task management, and document organization. Users can create personal wikis, build Zettelkasten systems, and manage research materials.
Notes Writer Pro: Beyond PDFs
Kairoos Solutions S.L.
Take , highlight, and organize content
Take in lectures, stories, articles, journals, and theses. Highlight text in ebooks and PDFs. Fill out PDF forms. Organize and share . Sync across devices. Collaborate on documents in real time. Manage tasks and deadlines. Export in multiple formats.
Scrivener Companion - Scrivo 3
Kairoos Solutions S.L.
Edit documents and manage projects offline
Write and edit text with customizable templates, outline features, and formatting tools. Save drafts locally or sync across devices. Export in various formats and integrate with cloud storage.
mimi – Cute notes
Masaki Yoshihisa
Create, save, and share with themes
Create with customizable themes and text styling options including font, size, color, and formatting. Add checkable lists for task tracking and unordered lists. Choose from available themes or request new ones.
Bear - Markdown Notes
Shiny Frog Ltd.
Write, organize, and link
Write and organize using . Create journals, plan daily tasks, and track progress with tables and lists. Link together, sketch ideas, and write books. No account required. Export and share directly.
Mobile Scanner App - Scan PDF
Glority Global Group Ltd.
Documents, photos, and receipts into PDFs
Documents, notes, photos, receipts, and books into clear PDFs, JPEGs, or Word files. Use OCR to convert images into searchable text. Export and share scanned content directly.
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