iA Writer alternatives · Writing
iA Writer alternatives with an Android app
The iA Writer listing does not include an Android app. 15 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
iA Writer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
15 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to iA Writer
- 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. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
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. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- JotterPad has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
- 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. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Grammarly has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Grammarly lists a web app.
- Only Grammarly lists an Android app.
- 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). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists an Android 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). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- QuillBot has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only QuillBot lists a web app.
- Only QuillBot lists an Android 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+). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists Linux 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). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Campfire has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- DeepL Write has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
- Only DeepL Write lists an Android app.
- 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. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- bibisco has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Linux and Android apps.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists an Android app.
- Only iA Writer lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 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). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- LivingWriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
- Only LivingWriter lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $7.49/mo
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). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux and Android apps.
Common questions
Which iA Writer alternatives have an Android app?
Calmly Writer, JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, WPS Writer, Campfire, DeepL Write and 7 more list an Android app.
Does iA Writer have an Android app?
The iA Writer listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Calmly Writer, JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, WPS Writer, Campfire, DeepL Write and 6 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 Oct 9, 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 iA Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.