This app helps you overcome writer's block by forcing you to write a first draft without the ability to edit or reread. It uses timed bursts and nudges to keep you moving forward, allowing you to flag sections for later revision.
1.4.0
August 7, 2026
Nothing gets lost. A new screen shows you where your writing actually sits on your iPhone or iPad, with a button that opens it in the Files app. Plain text, no account, no cloud — nothing that can conflict or eat a chapter. The month. An optional 30 days, started whenever you want, not just in November. It counts the days you showed up. No word quota, and missing one costs you that day and nothing else. Keyboard shortcuts, if you write on an iPad with a hardware keyboard: Command-Return finishes a go, Command-D deals you a dare, Command-L locks you in. (The Mac version, included with your purchase, gets a full menu bar.) And forward-only got stricter: Undo can no longer walk you backwards through a draft, and no AI can rewrite your words, including the system's.
MoreSFD's primary function is to help users produce a first draft of their writing by preventing them from rereading or editing as they go. It encourages a forward-only writing process to overcome perfectionism and writer's block.
SFD implements a forward-only writing mechanism where earlier lines dim and scroll away, making them inaccessible for immediate editing. This design forces users to concentrate on generating new content rather than refining existing text.
If you stall for a few seconds, SFD provides a nudge to encourage you to keep writing. This nudge becomes more pronounced the longer you stare at the cursor, helping to maintain writing momentum.
Yes, you can flag lines you dislike as you write. These flags become a punch-list that you can refer to when you move to the revision stage after completing the initial draft.
No, SFD specifically avoids features like formatting, outlining, syncing, collaboration, or writing the draft for you. Its sole focus is on helping you produce the initial, unpolished version of your work.
Your words remain yours and are stored as plain-text files directly on your device. SFD does not use proprietary formats, require an account, or connect to servers, ensuring your data is private and secure.
Yes, SFD is supported on both iPhone and iPad, allowing you to write on your preferred Apple mobile devices.
SFD was last updated on June 16, 2026, with version 1.1.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.