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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 26, 2010
  • March 7, 2018

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A minimalist writing tool designed for quick drafting of messages, posts, or blog entries. It offers a clean interface without complex features, focusing on immediate text input and sharing. Easily export your text and track character counts.

Plain text writing field
Share/export text via iOS activity sheet
Automatic history list for text restoration
Adjustable font size and line spacing
Character, word, and line counters
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What's New in DraftPad

2.0

March 7, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. On the last update in 2014, I announced that the development of DraftPad was discontinued, but I changed my mind. This is the new version of DraftPad which is redesigned and optimized for modern iOS 11. I decided to update DraftPad again because so many people sent me questions and requests after iOS 11 was released. The previous version of DraftPad was a 32-bit app which could not run on iOS 11. To me, DraftPad had been a past project that I was not to touch again, but I found that it was a present tool to the users. They were very confused about how to get their data back, and actually, the only way for them to restore the data on iOS 11 is to have the updated version of DraftPad which runs on iOS 11. Now, DraftPad is back. This version was developed from scratch to fit the current framework of iOS. On the other hand, in these four years after the last update, many features have been added to iOS itself, and now apps can be more extended with the standard mechanism. Therefore, I decided to remove some features from DraftPad and pursue its original concept, the extreme simplicity. New features using iOS standard mechanism - Activity sheet which provides extended actions and sharing availability - Text drag and drop - Quick action from home screen by 3D touch - Peek and pop from History list by 3D touch Removed features - Assists - iCloud syncing - Themes - Receiving data via URL scheme Please excuse me if you had been enjoying Assist commands. They are no longer available to keep DraftPad simple, up-to-date, and free. Thank you for using DraftPad for a long time.

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User reviews

Long term user

Been using this app for a decade now, randomly thought about it… while I miss the themes, I’m glad this app is back and functions just as good as it did 10 years ago!

Crashes

Crashes every time a word is highlighted for Look Up spell check

Perfect.

So perfect that all I hope for is that it never loses it’s compatibility with any future iOS.

Keyboard keeps disappearing

Keyboard keeps disappearing. In order to get it back, one needs to close the current note, go back to history and re-open. This happens so often that it renders the whole app useless.
iPodOS 16.6.1 (and all previuos versions two years back)
iPad A2197 (MW742VC/A) (7th generation)

Otherwise it would be a perfect app to take brief notes.
Please fix it, and you will receive all five stars with an excellent review.
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メモが消える

8日に記載した内容がアプリを開くと消えていて、1週間程度前にメモした内容に巻き戻っていた。
iOS16.1.2

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when highlighting words

Bug

Keyboard disappearing issue

Bug

Unexpected file creation and growth

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode option

Feature

Implement font and formatting options

Feature

Allow creating and managing multiple documents

Feature

Improve export and sharing capabilities

Feature

Implement spell check and grammar assistance

Feature

FAQ

What is DraftPad used for?

DraftPad is designed for quickly writing drafts for messages, social media posts, blog entries, or any other writing tasks. Its primary focus is on providing a simple, uncluttered space for immediate text input without distractions.

What are the key features of DraftPad?

Key features include a plain writing field for simplicity, the ability to share or export text via the iOS standard activity sheet, an automatic history list to restore previous text, adjustable font size and line spacing, and counters for characters, words, and lines.

Is DraftPad free to use?

Yes, DraftPad is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted writing experience.

What devices is DraftPad compatible with?

DraftPad is an iOS application, meaning it is compatible with iPhones and iPads. The description mentions utilizing the iOS standard activity sheet for sharing and exporting, indicating its integration with the iOS ecosystem.

How does DraftPad help with writing tasks?

DraftPad helps by offering a distraction-free writing environment, allowing you to focus solely on your text. The built-in counters for characters, words, and lines are useful for meeting specific length requirements, and the ability to easily share or export your draft streamlines the process of moving your text to other platforms.