FocusWriter alternatives · Writing
FocusWriter alternatives with an Android app
The FocusWriter listing does not include an Android app. 23 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
FocusWriter is free to use. 20 of them are free or have a free plan.
23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to FocusWriter
- Free plan · from $16.99 one-time
Calmly Writer
Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase
- Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. FocusWriter is free.
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists macOS and Android apps.
- Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. FocusWriter is free.
- Only Grammarly lists a web app.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). FocusWriter is free.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Writer
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). FocusWriter is free.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- FocusWriter is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
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. FocusWriter is free.
- Only bibisco lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- bibisco also covers long-form writing.
- Free
FreeOffice TextMaker
Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files
- FreeOffice TextMaker is free. FocusWriter is free.
- Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- FocusWriter is open source, according to its own site.
- FreeOffice TextMaker also covers long-form writing.
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Polaris Office
Word, sheet, slide and PDF editor with an AI agent called NOVA
- Polaris Office starts at $3.33 per month, billed annually (Smart). FocusWriter is free.
- Only Polaris Office lists a web app.
- Only Polaris Office lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Free plan
Hancom Office
Korean office suite with the Hangul word processor
- Hancom Office starts at ₩99,000 one-time (Home & Student, Windows, Korean store). FocusWriter is free.
- Only Hancom Office lists a web app.
- Only Hancom Office lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). FocusWriter is free.
- Only QuillBot lists a web app.
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). FocusWriter is free.
- FocusWriter has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
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). FocusWriter is free.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
LivingWriter
Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards
- LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). FocusWriter is free.
- Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
- Only LivingWriter lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
11 more that list an Android app
- WriterDuet
- Celtx
- DeepL Write
- yWriter
- Story Architect
- JotterPad
- Ginger Software
- Scribens
- Reverso
- Simplified
- WhiteSmoke
Common questions
Which FocusWriter alternatives have an Android app?
Calmly Writer, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, bibisco, FreeOffice TextMaker, Polaris Office, Hancom Office and 15 more list an Android app.
Does FocusWriter have an Android app?
The FocusWriter listing does not include an Android app. It lists Windows and Linux.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Calmly Writer, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, bibisco, FreeOffice TextMaker, Polaris Office, Hancom Office and 12 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 FocusWriter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.








