# LivingWriter: Write Anywhere — The #1 Writing App

> Cloud-synced word processor for creative writing on any device. (iPhone/iPad app by LivingWriter LLC.)

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- Developer: [LivingWriter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520707215)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.25/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livingwriter-write-anywhere/id6446222763/reviews.md

## What is LivingWriter?

The trusted writing app lets you create stories, blog posts, poems, memoirs and whatever else you want to write. Have LivingWriter on the go with this powerful word processing app that accompanies LivingWriter, the #1 writing app on the cloud. 
 
With LivingWriter, your words move with you. Whether you’re a dabbler or a published author, LivingWriter is as handy as you want it to be.

## Key features

- Create stories, blog posts, poems, memoirs
- Cloud synchronization
- Mobile word processing
- Write anywhere
- Suitable for dabblers and published authors

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livingwriter-write-anywhere/id6446222763/reviews.md

### 1/5 — An abomination for disabled writers

*2026-01-14, version 2.4.32*

I am blind and have been using Scrivner for a while, but having to use it with dropbox is sometimes a bit janky so I tried Living Writer. I can use a combo of large type, voiceover and braille display in my work. Most things I can get to work to a large degree in some way. Living Writer is hands-down the most inaccessible app I have ever used in my memory. Its almost as if not only did they not even try and not think about blind users (which is common) but they went out of their way to make it work horribly. Either that or the programmers must be completely incompetent. Voice over does not work in the app AT ALL. Its a no go the second you open the app. All you get is the beep of death. With voiceover not working, that takes out braille displays, switches, and other AT that depends on manuevering with gestures, buttons, eye gaze or third party bluetooth AT devices. But wait! There’s MORE! They also seemed to have turned off dynamic type which allows you to chenge aspects of the font to your own preferences and the app font is teeny. It has a limited workability with zoom magnification, but once you start typing with zoom on, the whole thing crashes. I’ve never seen an app work so terribly on ALL AT fronts. It pretty much gives the impression that these developers hate disabled people and don’t think we might have anything to write about. BTW, janky dropbox saving aside, I’ve never had an accessibility issue with Scrivner. ZERO stars, if possible.

### 2/5 — Good, but needs work

*2025-11-15, version 2.4.23*

I purchased a subscription and do enjoy using Living Writer a lot for its features—but it has a long way to go and a lot of bug fixes before it is where I would like it.

The Bad: The phone app itself is glitchy and needs some work. While it is useable, the cursor will do some weird stuff, when I click the compose button after not using it for a bit it frequently freezes up and requires me quitting the app or it will move the screen to a completely different part of the passage, instead of popping up every time I type the first letter or two of an element’s name it would be nice if it just automatically turned text that matches an element’s name or alternate name into a link for it, I also would strongly prefer that when I hit the back arrow button when I am on a passage that it goes to the manuscript list of chapters/scenes/passages rather than all the way back to the main menu of manuscripts.

The Good: syncs across app and website (very good, especially when comparable apps like Scrivener don’t allow for this), you can stash blocks of text, ability to make “elements” that you can reference at any point where it is mentioned (i.e. a character’s name)

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-07-14, version 2.4.3*

This app is VERY expensive and they don’t tell you their pricing until your free period expires.  It’s clumsy too.  Find a better app.

### 4/5 — Money, money, always money.

*2025-07-10, version 2.4.3*

This is totally lame. I love this app, but I don’t want to pay every month just to write the story of my dreams (what I want to write about ). I would rather use google docs than a paying/subscription app.

### 5/5 — LivingWriter

*2025-06-19, version 2.4.3*

I love this app. It’s easy to use, all your writing is in one place/app. It does everything I need and more. Works great on iPad, iPhone and Mac.

### 5/5 — This is the best writing app I’ve ever used

*2025-06-06, version 2.3.170*

Not sure where these bad reviews are coming from. Maybe old version? I’ve been using LivingWriter for over a year. On desktop and on mobile and it’s invaluable. I’ve literally switched from using Google docs for random stuff to using this just because of the chapter organization feature they have.

### 5/5 — Very Helpful

*2025-03-06, version 2.3.170*

I love this app! It’s a great tool for writing a novel. The features make it so easy to keep everything organized and I like the feature that lets you know how many pages you’ve written. Best writing app I’ve tried yet! Haven’t had any issues, would definitely recommend!

### 5/5 — The best writing app!

*2025-02-27, version 2.3.170*

I’ve tried a few writing apps over the years and this is by leaps and bounds the rest. I was hesitant on first using this app, I was almost put off by previous reviews until I realised that they were at least a year old. I’m glad I went with my gut feel, and if you purchase the macOS version you have a free trial period, before you have to part with your cash. The support is right-on too 😊

### 1/5 — A lot of bugs

*2024-11-14, version 2.3.137*

I used LivingWriter for about 6 months. I stopped using it because it crashed and shut down almost every time I used it. After another 6 months went by I was charged for another year, not realizing I was on autopay. The company sent no notification that I was about to be charged. I canceled my subscription asap and contacted the company to see if I could get a refund. They said they’d consider it. I followed up twice and each time they said they were considering it but then never got back to me. Between the bugs and the customer service, I wouldn’t recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Good writing app

*2024-06-26*

I’ve been using this program for a while, it’s got more pros than cons, and is constantly being improved. 
There are of course things which can be improved upon but the program is quick to learn, full of useful features and well worth a try.

## Frequently asked questions about LivingWriter

### What can I create with this writing app?

You can create a wide variety of written content, including stories, blog posts, poems, and memoirs. The app is designed to be versatile for all your creative writing needs.

### How does this app help me write on the go?

This app is a mobile word processing tool that syncs with the cloud-based version of the writing application. This allows your work to move with you, so you can write from anywhere on any device.

### Is this app suitable for professional writers?

Yes, the app is designed to be as handy as you want it to be, making it suitable for both casual writers and published authors. Its cloud synchronization and mobile capabilities support a professional workflow.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The description implies it's a mobile application, suggesting compatibility with smartphones and tablets. It also syncs with a cloud-based version, indicating it can be accessed across multiple platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.18 — 2026-06-12

Improved performance

### 2.5.8 — 2026-05-29

Performance improvements.

### 2.5.0 — 2026-05-18

Multiple improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.4.44 — 2026-05-01

Performance improvements

### 2.4.41 — 2026-04-20

Fixes and improvements

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## More apps by LivingWriter LLC

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