iA Writer
Ulysses
iA Writer
Ulysses
iA Writer
Ulysses
iA Writer
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Ulysses
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: Mac only, must buy other platforms separately
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: iOS only
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: Windows only, no iCloud (use Dropbox/Google Drive)
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (your cloud storage)
Limits: Android only, no iCloud (use Dropbox/Google Drive)
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must maintain subscription for access
Users: 1 user (all Apple devices)
Storage: Unlimited (iCloud)
Limits: Apple devices only, No web version
Users: 1 user (all Apple devices)
Storage: Unlimited (iCloud)
Limits: Apple devices only, No web version
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must maintain educational status
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Bundled with other apps you may not need
| Feature | iA Writer | Ulysses |
|---|---|---|
| Usability | ||
| Focus Mode Signature feature | ||
| Distraction-free writing Core strength | ||
| Markdown support Excellent implementation | ||
| WYSIWYG Markdown Shows raw syntax | ||
| Portability | ||
| Plain text Markdown No proprietary format | ||
| Platform | ||
| Cross-platform Mac, iOS, Windows, Android | ||
| Mac/iPad/iPhone apps Native Apple apps | ||
| Windows app Not available, no plans | ||
| Android app Not available, no plans | ||
| Web version Not available | ||
| Reliability | ||
| iCloud sync Apple devices | ||
| Dropbox sync All platforms | ||
| Google Drive sync Windows/Android | ||
| Version history Available | ||
| Publishing | ||
| Direct publishing WordPress, Medium, Ghost | ||
| ePub export Excellent quality | ||
| PDF/DOCX export Multiple format support | ||
| Writing | ||
| Style checker Realtime filler detection | ||
| Syntax highlighting Parts of speech coloring | ||
| Pricing | ||
| One-time purchase Per platform | ||
| Setapp included Part of Setapp bundle | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Writing goals Word count targets | ||
| Export | ||
| Word export DOCX support | ||
| PDF export Available | ||
| Organization | ||
| Library organization Flat file structure only | ||
| Smart folders Not available | ||
| Document merging Not available | ||
| Research management Not available | ||
| Formatting | ||
| Table support Not available | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Collaboration Not available | ||
