iA Writer
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About
iA Writer is a minimalist Markdown text editor available on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android, designed to eliminate distractions and help writers focus entirely on their words. It features tools like Focus Mode, Syntax Highlight, Style Check, and an Authorship feature that distinguishes AI-generated content from user-typed text. Users pay once per platform and own the app forever, with a free two-week trial available for Mac and Windows.
Problem
Writers are distracted by complex word processors with too many features, making it hard to focus on the actual writing
For
Writers, professionals, students, and anyone who wants a distraction-free writing environment
How it works
iA Writer strips away formatting toolbars and distractions, letting users write in plain Markdown text with focus-enhancing tools like sentence highlighting, syntax analysis, and style checking
Business model
one-time
Status
launched
Company
iA
Launched
2012
Founders
- Oliver Reichenstein