Stylus Labs Write
Open-source handwriting word processor for desktop and mobile
What is Stylus Labs Write?
Write, from Stylus Labs, is an open-source app that the vendor describes as a word processor for handwriting. It recognizes lines of handwritten text, so inserting space reflows a paragraph and the eraser and selection tools can work a line at a time, and it adds bookmarks, handwritten links and an undo/redo dial. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad and saves documents as SVG files. The desktop and Android versions are free downloads, and the iOS app has a paid full version.
Stylus Labs Write has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 one-time for the full iOS version; free on desktop and Android. See every plan
Good for
- People who take handwritten notes on both a tablet and a desktop computer
- Stylus users on Linux or Windows who want an open file format
- Editing handwriting after the fact: inserting space, moving and reflowing lines
Worth knowing
- Typed text is not supported: the FAQ says Write can display text in an SVG document but cannot edit it.
- There is no built-in sync; the FAQ suggests syncing the document folder with a third-party tool, or saving to cloud folders in the iOS Files app.
- Google Play updates are suspended, and that listing was last updated in December 2021; the current Android build is an APK from the vendor's site.
- The free iOS app watermarks every page until the $8.99 full version is bought.
Key features
- Tools that follow lines of handwriting
- Insert Space adds blank lines or room between words and reflows the paragraph, including multicolumn layouts. Ruled erase and select work on whole lines of writing in one pass.
- Bookmarks and handwritten links
- A bookmark dropped beside text appears in a bookmark view for navigation. Handwritten links can point to bookmarks, web sites or other documents.
- Undo/redo dial
- A dial moves backward and forward through an unlimited undo history with one continuous motion instead of repeated taps.
- SVG documents
- The native format is SVG, which any modern web browser can display. Documents are plain files that can also be saved as HTML or exported to PDF.
- Shared whiteboarding
- Several people can work on a document in real time through a whiteboard server. The vendor publishes the server and recommends running it on your own network.
- Split view, clippings and pens
- Two documents, or two parts of one, can be open side by side. Frequently used content is saved as clippings, and pens, page size, color and ruling can be customized.
Stylus Labs Write pricing
- Starts at
- $8.99 one-time for the full iOS version; free on desktop and Android
- Free plan
- The Windows, macOS, Linux and Android versions are free downloads. The free iPhone and iPad app shows a watermark on each page until the full version is bought.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Write for desktop and Android | $0 | Windows, macOS, Linux and Android builds downloaded from the vendor's site. The source code is on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Stylus Labs Write (iOS) | $0 | The free iPhone and iPad app, which the download page calls the trial version. It puts a watermark on each page. |
| Full version (iOS) | $8.99one-time in-app purchase (US App Store) | Removes the watermark from the free iPhone and iPad app. |
| Stylus Labs Write Pro | $8.99one-time purchase (US App Store) | The iPhone and iPad app sold as a paid download instead of an in-app upgrade. Family Sharing covers up to six people. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Stylus Labs Write before you buy.
How people rate the Stylus Labs Write app
4.8
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars87%
- 4 stars9%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars0%
- 1 star1%
301 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 9, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Is Stylus Labs Write free?
Stylus Labs Write has a free plan. The Windows, macOS, Linux and Android versions are free downloads. The free iPhone and iPad app shows a watermark on each page until the full version is bought. Paid plans start at $8.99 one-time for the full iOS version; free on desktop and Android.
How much does Stylus Labs Write cost?
Stylus Labs Write lists 4 plans. Write for desktop and Android: $0. Stylus Labs Write (iOS): $0. Full version (iOS): $8.99 one-time in-app purchase (US App Store). Stylus Labs Write Pro: $8.99 one-time purchase (US App Store). Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Stylus Labs Write work on?
Stylus Labs Write is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
How is Stylus Labs Write rated?
Stylus Labs Write's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 301 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 9, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is Stylus Labs Write open source?
Yes. Stylus Labs Write is open source, according to its own site.
What does Stylus Labs Write integrate with?
Stylus Labs Write's listing names iCloud, Syncthing, Nextcloud and Apple Pencil. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Stylus Labs Write?
Stylus Labs Write is made by Stylus Labs.
What are the alternatives to Stylus Labs Write?
The closest alternatives to Stylus Labs Write in our directory are Xournal++, Rnote, Saber, Linwood Butterfly and Squid. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stylus Labs Write.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.