Daedalus Touch isn't just about the looks though, including plenty of syncing support via Dropbox, iCloud, and others, as well as numerous ways to send a document to another app.
It's a technique that's unlike anything else here. Instead, the app uses gestures to flick through paper stacks of files and notes. The focus is on the content, but there's no sign of a folder or file list. Lack of Dropbox support is a significant omission, though, for those who like to keep their documents safe in one place.Ĭapturing the minimalist feeling once more, Daedalus Touch does things a little differently.
iCloud support and the ability to drag documents from one's PC or Mac straight into the app are very useful. 16 templates and styles are available for those wanting to create letters, flyers, cards, posters, and more while on the move. Notably different from the previous entry, Apple's very own Pages is a great app for creating professional documents while on the move and is nearly as simple to use as the Mac version. A Focus mode and keyboard extensions further simplify the core writing process. While some users might find this limiting, it's tough not to be bewitched by its simple and effective syncing options covering Dropbox, iCloud, and the ability to switch between Apple devices running the app. There are no formatting options to be seen, no file extensions to deal with, nothing more than just pure writing. It's a pity then that the app can't open or import RTF, Docx, or Pages files despite extensive exporting features.Ī minimalist delight, iA Writer dispenses with all the fanciness of many other writing apps, focusing on the writing experience alone. A selection of predefined templates further ensure that the app is great for more professional writing as well as quickly scribbling down some notes.
It's possible to add lists, images, and tables to one's writing, as well as text. While it doesn't always hit the spot, with a few interface niggles, it's a great way of writing in an uncluttered environment. Wisdom Writer aims to be an intuitive writing app.
However, that does make Byword a quite expensive solution, weighing in at $9.99 for the full complement of options, plus the exporting file facility is still quite limited. For a premium price of $4.99 it's possible to publish directly to WordPress, Tumblr, and Blogger, amongst others.
It's possible to search within documents, track word and character counts, check spelling and grammar, as well as export to PDF or HTML. Using Markdown formatting, it's simple to use and ideal for a variety of uses.
Immediately tough to narrow things down to only half a dozen, we've singled out Byword, Wisdom Writer, iA Writer, Pages, Daedalus Touch and Textilus for a further look.īyword is a great all-rounder writing app. We've taken the time to pick out some of our favorites from the category, as we round them up and figure out just what our overall pick of the bunch is. There's enough variety out there to ensure that users can use a different writing app every day of the week for the next five years, probably. That's particularly noticeable for the writing app world. For every single possible type of app, there's a near overwhelming amount of choice out there.
The App Store is growing at an incredible rate.