Typora alternatives · Writing
Typora alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Typora 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.
Typora is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 one-time, before tax. 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 Typora
- 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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- iA Writer also covers grammar & style.
- 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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
- Only Typora lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android 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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Only 1Writer lists an iOS app.
- Only Typora lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- 1Writer also covers notes.
- 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). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Campfire has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $5.49 one-time
yWriter
Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes
- yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- yWriter has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typora lists a Linux 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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- bibisco has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- 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). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Scrivener also covers templates and long-form writing.
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
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. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- Only Typora lists a Linux 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). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
- Arc Studio has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
- Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
14 more that list an iPhone and iPad app
- Highland Pro
- Antidote
- Beat
- Slugline
- Mellel
- Grammarly
- QuillBot
- LanguageTool
- Wordtune
- Sudowrite
- WPS Writer
- LivingWriter
- DeepL Write
- Story Architect
Common questions
Which Typora alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
iA Writer, Ulysses, JotterPad, 1Writer, Campfire, yWriter, bibisco, Microsoft Word and 18 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Typora have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Typora listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.
Which of these writing tools are free?
JotterPad, Campfire, yWriter, bibisco, Microsoft Word, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Beat 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 Typora: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.