Ulysses: Writing App

Ulysses: Writing App

Write a novel, story, book

2.1K ratings
1273 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 10, 2017
  • October 6, 2026

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A distraction-free writing environment for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers robust document management, seamless syncing, and flexible export options for writers of all kinds. Includes a proofreader and editing assistant.

✓Distraction-free editor
✓Unified document library
✓Cross-device sync
✓Built-in proofreader
✓Flexible export options (PDF, DOCX, eBook, HTML)
✓Direct publishing to blogs
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What's New in Ulysses

41.2

October 6, 2026

- Monthly backups are now kept indefinitely - Keeps more hourly, daily, and weekly backups - Fixes a crash when using nested footnotes in Markdown files - Improves performance when exporting longer texts as PDF - Fixes an issue where manual page breaks could add blank pages to PDFs - Restores the close button in the export preview on iPad - Fixes the markup bar layout when Display Zoom is set to Larger Text If you're happy with the app, please rate it, or even leave a review. This is a great way to support us indie developers. Thanks a lot!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Yearly Plan

Full access on all devices.

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial
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Events

Read more about Ready for iOS 27

Ready for iOS 27

Ulysses feels right at home on Apple's latest.

Sep 14, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026

Read more about Siri AI

Siri AI

On-screen awareness. Ask Siri. Write with Siri.

Sep 28, 2026 — Oct 12, 2026

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Copy to Substack

Write your newsletter in Ulysses.

Nov 16, 2025 — Nov 23, 2025

User reviews

Glorified note-taking app

Good god people. Is THIS what it’s come down to? Pay a subscription for apple notes/pages with what exactly?
Because I’m not seeing it.
I’ve tried it and I’m not seeing it… at all. For how highly this comes in ratings I’m assuming there’s something I’m missing or the ratings are manipulated and removed. There’s no other way.
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메모와 글자수가 동시에 노출됐으면 합니다

작업 시 메모와 글자수를 동시에 보고 싶어요. 편당 작업량이 중요한 작가에겐 글자수 체크와 메모 기능이 중요한데 메모를 보려면 글자수를 포기해야하고, 글자수를 실시간으로 확인하려하면 메모를 꺼야 합니다. 그래서 지금은 애플 메모장을 옆에 켜두고 쓰는데 이걸 동시에 보며 작업하고 싶어요. 맥북 뿐만 아니라 아이패드, 곧 출시될 아이폰 듀오 에서도 이런 기능이 적용되었으면 합니다. 그리고 본문 복사할 때 전체 텍스트가 선택되지 않고 일부만 됩니다. 여러 프로그램을 오가며 작업할 떄 불편합니다. 전체 선택이 잘 되었으면 합니다.

Such an awful app.

Doesn’t work just doesn’t.

This is the one!

Really simple to use, great organization options, reasonable price, not to mention a refreshing lack of AI slop.

Abandoned Old Version

I’d never pay for subscription based. I own their one-time purchase version; which they no longer update. Interesting how when they abandoned the version and moved on. Working with other options that are one-time purchase writing apps: Scrivener and Storyist. I could possibly live with paying for major updates (which there isn’t much to update), but paying yearly for it to mostly do the same thing. Hard pass!
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Unexpected data loss or file corruption

Bug

Slow performance on older devices

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Unreliable iCloud sync

Bug

Formatting issues when exporting to other formats

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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved collaboration and sharing features

Feature

Better integration with reference managers and citation tools

Feature

More flexible export options and compatibility

Feature

Customizable keyboard shortcuts

Feature

Ability to hide Markdown syntax

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FAQ

What does Ulysses do?

Ulysses is a writing application designed for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It provides a focused, distraction-free writing environment with effective document management, seamless syncing across devices, and flexible export options. It aims to support writers throughout the entire writing process, from initial drafts to final edits.

What are the key features of Ulysses?

Key features include a distraction-free, markup-based editor, a unified library for managing all your texts, seamless synchronization across macOS and iOS, a built-in proofreader and editing assistant for grammar and style suggestions, and flexible export options to formats like PDF, DOCX, eBooks, and HTML. It also supports direct publishing to platforms like WordPress and Ghost.

How much does Ulysses cost?

Ulysses operates on a subscription model, offering both monthly and yearly plans. These subscriptions unlock the app's full functionality on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and include full synchronization. A fully functional trial is available for users to test the app before committing to a subscription. Student discounts are also available.

What devices is Ulysses compatible with?

Ulysses is designed for Apple devices. It is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. All subscription plans include feature parity and full synchronization across these platforms, ensuring your writing is accessible and up-to-date no matter which device you are using.

Who is Ulysses for?

Ulysses is intended for writers of all kinds, including those working on novels, stories, books, or any long-form content. Its streamlined toolset and clean interface are designed to boost productivity and help users stay in the flow, making it suitable for anyone who needs a dedicated and organized writing environment.