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Calmly Writer alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Calmly Writer listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 38 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Calmly Writer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

38 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Calmly Writer

  1. iA Writer

    Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode

    • iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    iA Writer vs Calmly WriteriA Writer pricing and details

  2. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only JotterPad lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • JotterPad also covers templates, citations and long-form writing.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  3. 1Writer

    Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with scriptable actions

    • 1Writer starts at $4.99 one-time on the App Store. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. 1Writer does not.
    • Only 1Writer lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    1Writer pricing and details

  4. Campfire

    Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing

    • Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only Campfire lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Campfire also covers templates and long-form writing.
    Campfire pricing and details

  5. yWriter

    Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes

    • yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only yWriter lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
    yWriter pricing and details

  6. bibisco

    Novel planning and writing software built around characters

    • bibisco starts at $3.49 per month for Everywhere sync; desktop Supporters Edition is $69 one-time. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only bibisco lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    bibisco pricing and details

  7. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  8. Scrivener

    Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner

    • Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    Scrivener pricing and details

  9. Ulysses

    Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    Ulysses pricing and details

  10. Final Draft

    Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting

    • Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  11. WriterDuet

    Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing

    • WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only WriterDuet lists an iOS app.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  12. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

26 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 38 in one table

Common questions

Which Calmly Writer alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

iA Writer, JotterPad, 1Writer, Campfire, yWriter, bibisco, Microsoft Word, Scrivener and 30 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Calmly Writer have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Calmly Writer listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, Linux and Android.

Which of these writing tools are free?

JotterPad, Campfire, yWriter, bibisco, Microsoft Word, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Beat and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Calmly Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.