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Novlr alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Novlr listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 26 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Novlr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

26 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Novlr

  1. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • LivingWriter also covers chat assistant and templates.
    • Novlr also covers grammar & style.
    LivingWriter vs NovlrLivingWriter pricing and details

  2. 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrivener lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Novlr lists a web app.
    Scrivener vs NovlrScrivener pricing and details

  3. Ulysses

    Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Novlr lists a web app.
    Ulysses pricing and details

  4. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    • Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
    Grammarly pricing and details

  5. 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). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and documents.
    • Novlr also covers long-form writing.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  6. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    • QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
    QuillBot pricing and details

  7. 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Novlr lists a web app.
    iA Writer pricing and details

  8. 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  9. Final Draft

    Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting

    • Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Final Draft lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Final Draft can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  10. Wordtune

    AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English

    • Wordtune starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Advanced). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only Wordtune lists an iOS app.
    • Only Wordtune lists a browser extension.
    • Novlr also covers long-form writing.
    Wordtune pricing and details

  11. Sudowrite

    AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction

    • Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sudowrite also covers dictation and chat assistant.
    Sudowrite pricing and details

  12. 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+). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
    • Novlr also covers long-form writing.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

14 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Which Novlr alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

LivingWriter, Scrivener, Ulysses, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, iA Writer, LanguageTool and 18 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Novlr have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Novlr listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LivingWriter, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, LanguageTool, Wordtune, WPS Writer, Campfire and 9 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 Novlr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.