uFocus

uFocus

Distraction-free text editor

34 ratings
141 reviews
Free

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A distraction-free writing app designed for creative expression. It supports plain text files, offers advanced Markdown and Fountain syntax for various writing needs, and provides tools to enhance focus and productivity.

Unobtrusive interface
Text statistics
MultiMarkdown support
Fountain screenplay support
Highlighting options
Typewriter scrolling
Customizable themes
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What's New in uFocus

2.1.2

May 30, 2026

• Fixed an issue that caused the custom font setting to be ignored.

User reviews

Nice but

Can’t get the toolbar to show up in the editor, tried the gestures you mentioned in the app they’re still hidden. No way to contact you through the app and the app support link on your webpage is down so writing it here.

Best Free Writing App I Have Found!

Now, I am not usually the type who writes reviews—in fact this is my first review I have ever written for an app. This app has honestly changed my writing for the better, and I felt it deserved a review. Before I downloaded uFocus, I would write in Apple Pages and constantly try to ignore my highly distracting Grammarly edit bubble. I would draft once, and then edit in the same document. However, I was wanting a tool to help me write faster and without distractions. I considered Freewrite but didn’t have the budget to buy one. Then I found uFocus. The app is extremely plain and small. Utilizing .txt files, my longest documents are still no more than 50 KB, compared to the 300+ KB that the same document is in Pages. The interface is easy to navigate, and if you want to work with bold and italics, there are keys to use them. I use uFocus for all of my first drafts (the typewriter sounds keep me going), then edit them in Pages later. For a free writing app, I cannot recommend more highly uFocus.

Update: Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, I discovered the Markdown (.md) files, which have improved dramatically my ability to create ordered notes.
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Parfaite

C’est l’application que je cherchais depuis des mois. Elle est minimaliste, élégante, avec le juste ce qu’il faut de fonctionnalités nécessaires, libéré du superflu. Qui plus est sont développeur est réactif et à l’écoute. Bravo!

Не работает вообще

Загружается стартовая страница. Возможности редактировать ознакомительный файл нет. При попытке добавить любой файл формата .md или .txt - добавляет документ библиотеку. Но не открывает его. Попробовал 10 разных файлов - приложение не открывает ничего. Возможности создать документ также нет. Зачем это приложение было сделано, если у него ни одна функция не работает?
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doesn't work

app looks great and seems to have potential; however, I wasn't able to open any files: the app just says „couldn‘t open file“. File is plain text in .md format.

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FAQ

What is uFocus?

uFocus is a distraction-free writing application that supports plain text files and helps users organize their documents. It aims to provide a simple yet powerful environment for creative writing, offering features to minimize distractions and enhance focus.

What writing formats does uFocus support?

The app supports plain text files and offers advanced markup syntax for both MultiMarkdown and Fountain. MultiMarkdown allows for headings, lists, links, images, and more, with export to HTML. Fountain is designed for screenplays, enabling industry-standard formatting for printing or PDF export.

How does uFocus help with focus?

uFocus provides several features to aid concentration, including an unobtrusive interface that hides navigation bars, highlighting options to fade out non-current text, typewriter scrolling, and a 'no deletions' mode to prevent constant editing. Fullscreen mode further removes external distractions.

Is uFocus compatible with different devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems or devices. However, it is presented as a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

What are the customization options in uFocus?

Users can customize their writing experience by choosing from three different editor widths, four font sizes, and several themes including light, dark, sepia, and amber. It's also possible to create custom themes to suit individual preferences.