iA Writer Reviews & Product Details

iA Writer is my distraction-free writing app. At the same time, I am learning how to use Markdown for publishing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to have had an option to buy licenses for multiple operating systems, e.g., MacOS and iOS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The structure to write as it follows you is really nice feature.Minimalist interface,Markdown suppoty and cross platform use are all super nice features. Also the Focus Feature mode really helped me to get my ideas out in a way I find refreshing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It does have limited features and some people might find it's a stripped down version of the software called Markdown. If you like all the bells and whistles of certain software , you might find this too simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it is easy to use. easy interface and very user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

price should be cut down to half. especially in the i phone version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I write a lot on a computer and I decided to give iA Writer a chance a while back, around 2-3 years ago, because I loved the idea of it being a simplistic writing application that was minimal and modern. What I like about the application is that it does indeed offer a very bare bones approach to writing on a computer. There is not a lot in the way of an interface, and that is actually one of it's shining features. I, like many others, decided to give this application a try because I was tired of the overly complicated menus in word processing programs. When I want to write something without any distractions, this is the application that I use because it is without a doubt one of the most minimal and simplistic writing applications that I have ever used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I personally dislike the fact that you really need to learn the language of the software to be able to get all of the benefits of using it. For example, instead of clicking a button to have text become a heading, you might type something like "###" and the software would read it as a command to make the text a heading. This is good if you are willing to take the time to learn some of these different command options, but I think your average user looking for a simple experience would find this cumbersome as I do. I have noticed that there are light gray quick command options at the bottom for things such as headings, you can just click it to have the "###" inserted for you, however your text is not displayed as a header but rather with the code-like command beside of it. It almost reminds me of typing in a word processor built for coding or programing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the lack of interface. Just markdown. But the typography in the finished document is the best ever. MS word or Apple pages can't tip it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The difference in rendering a pdf or word document. For the rest it is perfect for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My favorite things about iA Writer are the black background with white text and typewriter mode. These really help me get into the zone and write. I think the different colors and font shift my mind into a "we're writing now" mode. Sometimes it's good to have something different than the standard white background when you want to create! Focus mode with typewriter adds an element of fun to my writing sessions. I get to watch the page scroll up like a typewriter would, and I really do feel more focused when I use that mode.

I really like how simple iA Writer is. There aren't a bunch of flashy features or confusing toolbars. It's simply a program I can open and start writing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I don't like about iA Writer is that italics and bold words don't show up that way. For italics, you end up with *words I want to be italicized.* So when I go to edit a document later, I have to make adjustments for things like that. It takes a bit of extra time. I'd prefer if I could just copy and paste it into the next document with the italics and formatting already the way I want them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A.i generated good plagiarism-free content for my personal use. Making videos is a breeze now. I highly recommend its use because of it's friendly interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really can't say much of anything bad, because it fit my purposes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Highliy customizable appearance, community themes, markdown support, concise UI & content structure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No plugins, integrations. No WYSIWYG editor as an option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I loved the app from the get-go. My work involves writing content on a day-to-day basis. I have used the app for more nearly 5 years now. Eliminates distraction while typing. It is worth every penny I spent on the one-time purchase. Simple and does the job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like the option of having images imported to the document but that negates the whole point of the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The profession of writer is one of the most suffered in its entire process - just like other artistic branches. The lack of inspiration, the difficulty of publishing, or as in my case the difficulty to concentrate at the time of writing are just some of the factors that complicate the task of writing. That is why I love iA Writer, because this app helps me incredibly when it comes to focusing on what I am writing, this application is designed specifically for writers.Its goal is to concentrate on what you are writing, shape it, polishing it and developing your book. It has no buttons, so we just have to work on the keyboard. Of course, afterwards we can always add images, tables or whatever we want. Another highlight is the simple synchronization with other programs or platforms, such as Word, DropBox, iCloud, Drive or even WordPress or Medium, so you can upload your articles directly to your website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is excellent software, it has worked very well for me to write at times when I need to be focused. In short, I have absolutely nothing to say about this app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.