Cold Turkey Writer alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The 12 closest to Cold Turkey Writer

1. 

   iA Writer

   Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode

   Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
   • iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
   • iA Writer also covers Markdown and grammar & style.
   iA Writer vs Cold Turkey WriteriA Writer pricing and details
2. 

   Campfire

   Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing

   Free plan · from $0.50/mo
   • Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Only Campfire lists a web app.
   • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Campfire also covers templates and long-form writing.
   Campfire pricing and details
3. 

   yWriter

   Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes

   Free plan · from $5.49 one-time
   • yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   • yWriter also covers long-form writing.
   yWriter pricing and details
4. 

   bibisco

   Novel planning and writing software built around characters

   Free plan · from $3.49/mo
   • bibisco starts at $3.49 per month for Everywhere sync; desktop Supporters Edition is $69 one-time. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
   • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
   • bibisco also covers long-form writing.
   bibisco pricing and details
5. 

   JotterPad

   Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

   Free plan · from $29.99/yr
   • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Only JotterPad lists a web app.
   • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Only Cold Turkey Writer lists a Windows app.
   JotterPad pricing and details
6. 

   1Writer

   Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with scriptable actions

   From $4.99 one-time
   • 1Writer starts at $4.99 one-time on the App Store. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. 1Writer does not.
   • Only 1Writer lists an iOS app.
   • Only Cold Turkey Writer lists macOS and Windows apps.
   1Writer pricing and details
7. 

   Microsoft Word

   Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

   Free plan · from $9.99/mo
   • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
   • Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Cold Turkey 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

   Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
   • Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
   • Scrivener also covers templates and long-form writing.
   Scrivener pricing and details
9. 

   Final Draft

   Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting

   Free trial · from $99.99/yr
   • Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
   • Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only Final Draft lists a web app.
   • Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
   Final Draft pricing and details
10. 

    WriterDuet

    Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing

    Free plan · from $7.49/mo
    • WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
    • Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
    • Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WriterDuet pricing and details
11. 

    Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    Free plan · from $69/yr
    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    • Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Arc Studio pricing and details
12. 

    Antidote

    Grammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one

    Free trial · from $59.95/yr
    • Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
    • Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Antidote lists a web app.
    • Only Antidote lists an iOS app.
    Antidote pricing and details

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