MarkText alternatives · Writing
MarkText alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The MarkText listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 33 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
MarkText is free to use. 21 of them are free or have a free plan.
33 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to MarkText
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
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. MarkText is free.
- MarkText has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. MarkText is free.
- MarkText has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
- Only MarkText lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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. MarkText is free.
- Only LanguageTool lists a web app.
- Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Highland Pro
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. MarkText is free.
- MarkText has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Highland Pro lists an iOS app.
- Only MarkText lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 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. MarkText is free.
- Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- bibisco also covers long-form writing.
- Free plan · from $11.99 one-time
Beat
Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS
- Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. MarkText is free.
- Only Beat lists an iOS app.
- Only MarkText lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Beat also covers long-form writing.
- 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. MarkText is free.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only MarkText lists Windows and Linux apps.
- From $4.99 one-time
1Writer
Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with scriptable actions
- 1Writer starts at $4.99 one-time on the App Store. MarkText is free.
- MarkText has a free plan. 1Writer does not.
- Only 1Writer lists an iOS app.
- Only MarkText lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- 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. MarkText is free.
- Only Grammarly lists a web app.
- Only Grammarly lists 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). MarkText is free.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
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. MarkText is free.
- MarkText has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- Only MarkText 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). MarkText is free.
- Only QuillBot lists a web app.
- Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Which MarkText alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
iA Writer, Ulysses, LanguageTool, Highland Pro, bibisco, Beat, JotterPad, 1Writer and 25 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does MarkText have an iPhone and iPad app?
The MarkText listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LanguageTool, bibisco, Beat, JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, Wordtune and 13 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 MarkText: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.