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Typst alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Typst 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.

Typst has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). 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 Typst

  1. 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Microsoft Word vs TypstMicrosoft Word pricing and details

  2. 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Typst has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  3. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only LivingWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  4. 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only WriterDuet lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typst also covers citations and presentations.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  5. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

  6. 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Typst lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  7. 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Typst has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    Scrivener 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  9. 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+). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPS Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  10. 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Campfire pricing and details

  11. Highland Pro

    Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Typst has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Highland Pro lists an iOS app.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    Highland Pro pricing and details

  12. 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    • bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    bibisco pricing and details

26 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 38 in one table

Common questions

Which Typst alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Microsoft Word, Final Draft, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, JotterPad, Scrivener, LanguageTool and 30 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Typst have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Typst listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, JotterPad, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, Campfire 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 Typst: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.