
Cloister Ink - Markdown Editor
Distraction-free plain text
About
This app provides a private, distraction-free environment for writing and managing plain text files across your Apple devices. It offers real-time markdown styling, document versioning, and flexible export options, with optional AI assistance using your own API key.
What's New in Cloister Ink
1.0.18
September 11, 2026
Move several files at once. Touch and hold one in the list, choose Select…, mark the others, then tap Move on the bar at the foot of the list and pick the folder or the side. Each file is copied, checked, and only then removed from where it was; a file that changed under you while it was marked is left alone and named, never moved blind. Read Aloud. Ask reads the highlighted passage, or the whole page when nothing is highlighted, in the system voice, on this device, and Cloister Ink sends nothing for it. Pause holds the voice where it is, Resume picks up from there, Stop ends it. Pick a Voice in Settings under Ask and a highlighted passage is read in that voice instead: ChatGPT, or any saved endpoint with a speech route, whether or not it is the AI you ask. Slides. Highlight a passage, or select all for the whole page, and press Slides. The deck comes back as Markdown, one slide per rule, and Save Deck files it beside your document as its own file you can edit like any other and present from Marp, Deckset, or any slide tool that reads Markdown. If anything gets in the way of your writing, tell us: contact@sevenswordsproductions.com. A person reads every message and answers it, and the fix goes into the next update.
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FAQ
What is Cloister Ink?
Cloister Ink is a paid, distraction-free plain text editor designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It focuses on managing your writing as plain markdown files stored locally or in iCloud, offering live styling and robust versioning.
How much does Cloister Ink cost?
Cloister Ink is a one-time purchase priced at $59.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to use its full functionality.
Does Cloister Ink have ads?
No, Cloister Ink is ad-free. The application does not contain any advertisements, ensuring a completely uninterrupted writing experience.
Can I use Cloister Ink offline?
Yes, Cloister Ink is designed for offline use. Your writing is stored as plain markdown files on your device or in iCloud, and you can access and edit them without an internet connection.
How does Cloister Ink handle document versions?
Cloister Ink automatically saves your work and takes explicit snapshots with each save. You can browse up to 30 versions per document and restore any previous draft while preserving your current work.
What file formats can Cloister Ink import and export?
Cloister Ink can import Word documents, PDFs, HTML, RTF, and text files. It can export documents as PDF, Word, RTF, HTML, or plain text.
Is my data private with Cloister Ink?
Yes, Cloister Ink prioritizes privacy. It has no servers, no accounts, and no lock-in, with your writing living as plain files. AI features are opt-in and only process highlighted text using your own API key.
How often is Cloister Ink updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 1, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically focus on improving stability and adding features based on user needs.








