$5.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 10, 2012
  • April 9, 2020

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This app simplifies writing on mobile devices with robust Markdown support. It offers cross-device syncing, offline access, and seamless publishing to popular blogging platforms. Enjoy features like dark mode, word counts, and accessibility options.

Markdown writing and editing
Cross-device syncing
Offline document access
Publish to blogs (Medium, WordPress, etc.)
Dark mode support
Word and character counters
Export to PDF and HTML
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What's New in Byword

2.9.3

April 9, 2020

Fix for the 'New Document' button not working in some cases

User reviews

„Speichern unter“ fehtl mir.

Ich vermisse meinen Texteditor. Also: Ich möchte einen Text schreiben, dann möchte ich Byword mit einem x schließen, dann möchte ich gefragt werden, wo ich dann abspeichern möchte und dann sage ich wo. Dann bin ich glücklich. ;)

Highly recommend! No fuss, just works!

This Is one of my oldest writing apps yet still used regularly on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It's so simple vet very effective for writing any kind of markdown or text document, short or long form. The files are saved as simple text files in the file system so backups are easy and safe. Solid, reliable, highly recommended!
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This app has been my go-to for 13 years.

No other comment, really. It works brilliantly. I hope the devs are still supporting it.

Dropbox sync no longer working

Looks like in recent history Dropbox sync simply stopped working. Uninstalled, reinstalled, and re-authorized. Appears to work at first, but then any changes that get out of sync due to a changes from elsewhere get the app stuck now.

Will need to change apps if not resolved.

update frequency slowed

This was by default Markdown for many years in both Mac and iOS. It is functional and very efficient. But for some reason frequency of updates slowed. The last update was 4 years ago. Markdown is multifaceted and newer apps has incorporated many of those additions to original markdown syntax, better formatted export options, and integration with other apps. I have started using other apps. This one is still very functional for basic markdown and cheaper than the competition. No subscription either.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Dropbox sync not working, files not syncing or disappearing

Bug

Crashes on launch or when opening certain files

Bug

Issues with file organization, renaming, and folder management

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for rich text formatting (bold, italic, underline)

Feature

Improve Markdown preview and rendering

Feature

Implement more keyboard shortcuts and customization options

Feature

Integrate with more cloud storage services beyond Dropbox and iCloud

Feature

Add search and replace functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does Byword do?

Byword is a mobile application designed to make writing easier on iPhones and iPads. It focuses on providing a streamlined experience for writing with Markdown, syncing documents across devices, and publishing content directly to various blogging platforms.

What are the key features of Byword?

Key features include robust Markdown support with advanced elements like footnotes and tables, cross-device syncing for seamless access on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offline document availability, and direct publishing to platforms such as Medium, WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger, and Evernote. It also offers a dark theme, word/character counters, and accessibility features.

How much does Byword cost?

Based on the provided information, Byword is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or a subscription model, indicating a one-time purchase for the app.

What devices is Byword compatible with?

Byword is optimized for iOS devices, specifically mentioning compatibility with iPhone and iPad. It also supports syncing with Mac devices, allowing for a cohesive writing workflow across Apple's ecosystem.

What are common use cases for Byword?

Byword is ideal for posting to blogs without using cumbersome web interfaces, taking research, meeting, or class notes, writing important emails without distractions, and capturing ideas or notes to be accessible across all your devices.