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FocusWriter alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The FocusWriter 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.

FocusWriter is free to use. 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 FocusWriter

  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. FocusWriter is free.
    • FocusWriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    iA Writer vs FocusWriteriA Writer pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Grammarly pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  4. LanguageTool

    Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages

    • LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a web app.
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  5. 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.
    WPS Writer 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. 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.
    bibisco pricing and details

  7. Beat

    Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Beat lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Beat also covers long-form writing.
    Beat pricing and details

  8. Mellel

    Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents

    • Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. FocusWriter is free.
    • FocusWriter has a free plan. Mellel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mellel lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Mellel pricing and details

  9. Storyist

    Novel and screenplay writing app for Mac and iPhone or iPad

    • Storyist starts at $19 one-time (iOS). FocusWriter is free.
    • FocusWriter has a free plan. Storyist does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Storyist lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Storyist pricing and details

  10. 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.
    FreeOffice TextMaker pricing and details

  11. 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.
    Polaris Office pricing and details

  12. 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.
    Hancom Office pricing and details

26 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 38 in one table

Common questions

Which FocusWriter alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

iA Writer, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, bibisco, Beat, Mellel and 30 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does FocusWriter have an iPhone and iPad app?

The FocusWriter listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows and Linux.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Grammarly, Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, bibisco, Beat, FreeOffice TextMaker, Polaris Office 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 FocusWriter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.