Best Scrivener Companion Apps

Pure Writer

Write fast. Keep every word.

Free

This plain text editor prioritizes speed and security, ensuring your words are always safe and accessible. It offers advanced editing features, focus modes, and robust organization tools. Export your work in various formats, including Markdown and DOCX.

Obsidian - Connected Notes

Your second brain on the go

Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that stores your notes as plain text Markdown files. Access your personal second brain on any device, with extensive customization options and community-driven plugins.

Byword

by Metaclassy, Lda.

$5.99

This app simplifies writing on mobile devices with robust Markdown support. It offers cross-device syncing, offline access, and seamless publishing to popular blogging platforms. Enjoy features like dark mode, word counts, and accessibility options.

Documents (Office Docs)

Edit, Browse and Manage Files

Free

This mobile office suite allows users to edit and manage spreadsheet and rich text files on their iPhone and iPad. It offers online and offline functionality, synchronization with cloud storage services, and compatibility with major office suites.

Compo — A Writing App

by Motileware

Free

A minimalist writing application designed for composing and saving various types of written content. It offers a distraction-free environment, automatic iCloud syncing across devices, and easy sharing options. The app prioritizes an intuitive and user-friendly experience for effortless writing.

Pretext

Markdown & Plain Text Editor

Free

A powerful yet simple editor for Markdown and plain text files. It offers syntax highlighting, HTML preview, and seamless integration with the Files app for easy document management. Customize your writing experience with adjustable fonts and a dark theme.

Editorial

by omz:software

Free

A plain text editor for iOS offering powerful automation and an inline preview for Markdown, TaskPaper, and Fountain documents. Enhance your writing with custom workflows, scripts, and a smart keyboard.

Folio Writer

The Longform Writing Studio

Free

This app is a plain-text writing studio designed for long-form content like books and manuscripts. It offers features for drafting, organizing projects, managing versions, and collaborating with others. It syncs seamlessly with its Mac counterpart and allows for citations and document previews.

Pentip: Notes, Sketch & PDF

Pro Notes, Sketch & PDF Markup

Free

This app combines typed notes, handwriting recognition, and PDF annotation. It allows you to seamlessly switch between typing and drawing on the same page, with your annotations intelligently linked to your text. Import PDFs, mark them up, and fill out forms with support for multiple languages.

Word Tracker

Track Writing Progress

Free

This app helps writers monitor their progress towards daily word count goals for projects. It calculates the necessary daily output to meet deadlines and offers detailed statistics on progress and remaining time. Projects sync automatically across devices via iCloud.