Best Free Writing Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free free writing apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Writing Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Free WritingFree WritingFree—NoYesOct 2026
2Just Write - App For WriterJust Write - App For WriterFree4.3★ (1.8K)YesYesNov 2026
3Freeflow freewriting appFreeflow freewriting appFree4.5★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
4Daily Prompt: Writing PromptsDaily Prompt: Writing PromptsFree4.7★ (2.4K)YesYesNov 2026
5Pages: Create DocumentsPages: Create DocumentsFree4.6★ (582K)NoYesNov 2026
6Paper: Writing App, NotesPaper: Writing App, NotesFree4.7★ (1.8K)NoYesNov 2026
7Werdsmith: Writing AppWerdsmith: Writing AppFree4.7★ (8.1K)NoYesNov 2026
8Silt: WritingSilt: WritingFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Writing

Just Write - App For Writer#2

Just Write - App For Writer by Tung Vu

Minimal TXT and RTF Editor
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(1.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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A minimalist text editor designed to streamline the writing process. It supports both RTF and TXT formats, offering rich text editing and Markdown support. Sync your work across devices with iCloud integration.

What We Love

  • 💻 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 📁 Organized folder system
  • ✨ Clean and minimalist design
  • 🆓 Free to use with no ads
  • ⚡️ Offline writing capability
  • 🔢 Provides word and character count
  • 🧠 Helps spark creativity and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files
  • 🔧 Limited formatting and customization options
  • 🖥️ Lack of syncing/cross-device support
  • 🖋️ No spell check or grammar assistance
  • 📤 Inconvenient file export/sharing
Freeflow freewriting app#3

Freeflow freewriting app by Scott Matthewman

Don’t think. Just write.
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.5(4 ratings)
Free
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This app encourages uninterrupted writing by preventing text editing until a word limit or time goal is met. It's designed to boost creativity, overcome writer's block, and foster continuous expression. The clean interface and progress tracking help users focus on their thoughts.

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