iWriter Pro

iWriter Pro

Markdown Text Editor

130 ratings
91 reviews
$5.99 $4.99

Lowest price: $2.99 4 months ago (-67%)


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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 1, 2015
  • September 2, 2026
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A minimalist text editor with robust Markdown support and distraction-free writing. It offers iCloud sync, live syntax highlighting, and various export options for documents.

Clean and minimal interface
iCloud sync
Live Markdown syntax highlighting
HTML Preview
Typewriter mode
Document Browser with tags
Export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and more
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What's New in iWriter Pro

4.18

September 2, 2026

Bug fixes.

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Since so far, I have just started using the app, but I like it

good

subj

Excellent Simple Writer from a Great Developer

I have been using the app for something like 8 years now very happily. Little bugs here and there do get addressed over time. Cannot recommend enough.

Das ist etwas, das ich immer gesucht und jetzt erst gefunden habe

Ja, iWriter ist ein Top-Schreibprogramm, ohne Schnörkel, ohne Schnickschnack. Einfach NUR zum Schreiben von Gedanken, Gedichten, Geschichten, …

Es ist ein ganz anderer Ansatz wie Word, bei dem man ständig irgendetwas sucht, formartiert, in Menüs etwas unter Tausenden Dingen rauskramt und das Nebensächliche, das dann das Wichtige, nämlich das Schreiben, blockiert.

Besonders für Apple Geräte wie iPad und Mac Book ist das Programm perfekt.

Wobei man es auch für Windows nutzen kann, so dass egal von man arbeitet, über die Cloud, immer ein paar Dinge ergänzen oder korrigieren kann (bis der Chef kommt :-) ).

Kurz und knapp ich liebe es!
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Good but a bit of a flaw

I wanted this mostly for plain text file editing, but paid the pro version price as sometimes I write markdown for Github repos. And overall it seems pretty good - i.e. no distracting frills and works well as an editor.

The only problem I've encountered is it seems to cache the text from the currently open file. So if I upload to my laptop, edit, then copy back, when I open iWriter Pro it shows the old text until I open the file.

I therefore worry that if I close the app without noticing it'll autosave the file back to an old version. If that was fixed, just by reloading on app start, it'd be a 4* app in my view.
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Reported Bugs

31 issues

App crashes and freezes frequently

Bug

Data loss or corruption during editing/syncing

Bug

iCloud and Dropbox sync issues

Bug

Exported DOCX files are not fully compatible

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Autocorrect option is confusingly named

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Cannot rename documents outside of iWriter folder

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List indentation can be problematic

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Markdown menus on keyboard have delayed response

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Automatic dark mode not working after update

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Mermaid plugin not working with iOS 18

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Preview barely works

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App not being updated to fix bugs

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Developer does not respond

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Multiline LaTeX not supported

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App crashes on iPad Pro 2020 after update

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Conversion to DOCX has restrictions

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No preview section in settings for plugins

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Photos cannot be inserted (folder access permission issue)

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Cannot read images from hidden folders

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Line breaks in exported documents turn into spaces

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Formulae not working

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Occasional rendering bug where text doesn't fill screen

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App crashes immediately upon opening

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Google Drive sync issues and inability to open/save files

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iCloud synchronization consumes too much battery

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App deletes work for no reason

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Dropbox connection is poor and leads to conflicts/data loss

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Font compatibility issues in document names

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App is very basic and doesn't work well with other Markdown editors

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Impolite developers

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App is unstable

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Requested Features

22 requests

Add table support (Markdown)

Feature

Allow reordering of shortcuts

Feature

Cycle visibility on headings using Tab

Feature

Add Mark Set and cut region

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Wordpress export

Feature

Syntax highlighting

Feature

File tree or explorer in sidebar

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Regex search

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Auto dark mode

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Select and open a folder

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Obsidian support (hyperlink function)

Feature

Chinese support

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Add math input

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Passcode lock feature

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Change font color

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Hybrid/mixed editor/preview mode

Feature

Automatic backup to Dropbox/other cloud storage

Feature

Add file opening options in preview mode

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Enter title edit mode immediately after creating a new file

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Change shortcut keys from moving cursor to indent

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Customizable paste symbols

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Full-text search

Feature

FAQ

What is iWriter Pro?

iWriter Pro is an elegant and minimalist text editor designed for distraction-free writing. It features built-in Markdown support, live syntax highlighting, and iCloud sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac devices.

What are the key features of iWriter Pro?

Key features include a clean interface, iCloud sync, live Markdown syntax highlighting, HTML preview, typewriter mode for focused writing, a document browser with tags, and integrated counters for words, symbols, sentences, and paragraphs. It also supports LaTeX equations and various diagram types.

How much does iWriter Pro cost?

iWriter Pro is a free application. The Mac version is available as a separate purchase on the Mac App Store.

What devices is iWriter Pro compatible with?

iWriter Pro is available for iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Note that Typewriter and Focus modes are exclusive to the iPad version, and the Mac version is a separate purchase.

What file formats can iWriter Pro export to?

iWriter Pro supports exporting documents in a variety of formats, including HTML, PDF, RTF, EPUB, LaTeX, and DOCX. This allows for versatile sharing and use of your written content.