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iA Writer is a minimalist writing app built around Markdown, focus, and plain-text ownership. It is especially strong for writers who want fewer distractions than a workspace app.
iA Writer is one of the clearest examples of a focused writing-first note app. The editor is built around Markdown and plain text, with a stripped-back interface that makes drafting, outlining, and revising feel deliberate rather than busy. Its signature tools like Focus Mode, syntax highlighting for prose, content blocks, and direct publishing make it stronger for essays, articles, and durable notes than general-purpose productivity suites. It is not trying to be an all-in-one workspace. The value is exactly the opposite: fast writing, portable files, and a workflow that gets out of your way.
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How much does iA Writer cost?
One-time purchase: iA Writer for Mac $49.99, Windows $29.99, and iPhone/iPad $19.99
What platforms does iA Writer support?
iA Writer is available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS. Download the app for your preferred platform to get started.
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