# Jot Writer — Distraction-free writing

> Distraction-free writing app with hierarchical content organization and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Roschuk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-writer/id6621181595 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Roschuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/601177364)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-writer/id6621181595/reviews.md

## What is Jot Writer?

Jot Writer is the simplest way to get into writing.

Jot will organize your content for you into three major content types: A Jot (like a document), a Chapter or Section (whatever you want to call it), and a Paragraph.  Chapters and Paragraphs can be cloned, inserted, deleted, and reordered to get your ideas down in the fastest way possible.

To help get you in the mood to write, each Jot can be customized with one of the 7 preset colour schemes.  And Jot can be used in either Light or Dark mode, to save your battery and your eyes.

Jot also supports external keyboards, especially our personal favourite, the Electronic Materials Office Altar 1.


Stop messing about with large word processors that only serve to distract you away from getting your ideas down. 

Start using Jot today!


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Up next for Jot Writer...

NEW IN 1.0.4!
- Export your Jots as TXT, or RTF files.  

FYI: There is a known issue with rendering modern unicode characters in some RTF readers.  We've simplified some of these characters to be compatible with most RTF readers/editors, but some may still struggle with special characters and Emojis.  We recommend proofreading any RTF exports if being submitted for editor review or publication.

Near term (1.0.5 planned):
- Comment on Jot Paragraphs
- View all Comments in a Jot, and jump to the Chapter/Paragraph

Long-term (1.1.0):
- Set writing goals, and track progress for each Jot
- Publish your Jots online for sharing via a web page

## Key features

- Hierarchical content organization (Jots, Chapters, Paragraphs)
- Clone, insert, delete, and reorder content
- Customizable color schemes
- Light and Dark mode support
- External keyboard support
- Export to TXT and RTF

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-writer/id6621181595/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great idea

*2025-02-03*

Exploring the app. Just can’t contact you via support link. Web error. Also can’t seem to figure out how to delete a jot/document. 
Look forward to how this evolves.

## Frequently asked questions about Jot Writer

### What is Jot Writer?

Jot Writer is a writing application designed for distraction-free composition. It helps users organize their thoughts into Jots, Chapters, and Paragraphs, allowing for easy manipulation and reordering of content.

### What file formats can Jot Writer export to?

Jot Writer can export your written content as TXT or RTF files. This allows for easy sharing and further editing in other applications.

### Does Jot Writer have ads?

No, Jot Writer does not contain advertisements. It offers a completely ad-free writing experience.

### How much does Jot Writer cost?

Jot Writer is a paid application, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices is Jot Writer available on?

Jot Writer is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for iOS.

### How often is Jot Writer updated?

The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on March 10, 2025. Updates are released periodically, with new features like commenting and goal setting planned for future versions.

### What are the future plans for Jot Writer?

Future updates are planned to include commenting on paragraphs, viewing all comments within a Jot, setting writing goals, tracking progress, and publishing Jots online via a web page.

### Is Jot Writer suitable for children?

Jot Writer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. Its simple interface and focus on writing are beneficial for younger users as well.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2025-03-10

Fixed a bug that prevented Jots from being edited in the selected colour palette, and from persisting to the filesystem.

### 1.0.6 — 2025-01-20

Bug fixes.

Found an issue on the Editor screen that caused some files to load paragraphs with Lorem Ipsum text, and tiny editor height issue with hardware keyboards.

### 1.0.5.1 — 2024-12-10

Minor bug fixes for header size refreshes, and updates to the External Sharing feature to ensure all changes are persisted before sharing.

### 1.0.5 — 2024-12-06

NEW! Files & iCloud import/export!
You can now save your .JOT files to Files & iCloud to import them on your other iOS devices.
This means you can use Jot Writer on all your iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices and share your work among them all.

Changes:
- Added ability to import .JOT files from the Files Document Picker.
- Added ability to Share .JOT files externally to common OS targets, including Files & iCloud.
- Added your Jot's read duration.  Based on ~238 words per minute average read time, you can estimate how long your Jot will take to read.
- Enhanced the Jot Detail screen to remove the last chapter content, and now features your full Chapter List so you can jump right back in to a specific Chapter, or use the Dive Back In button to jump to the last Paragraph of the last Chapter.
- Added iPhone Landscape mode

Coming up:
- Set writing goals (# of minutes, or # of words) for your Jots
- Manage multiple Drafts of your Jots, including the ability to duplicate a Draft into a new Draft version
- Self-publish your Jot as a folder, ready for Archiving and EPUB packaging.

### 1.0.4 — 2024-10-02

- Export your Jots as TXT, or RTF files.  
FYI: There is a known issue with rendering modern unicode characters in some RTF readers.  We've simplified some of these characters to be compatible with most RTF readers/editors, but some may still struggle with special characters and Emojis.  We recommend proofreading any RTF exports if being submitted for editor review or publication.

- A few minor bug fixes.

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