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24 alternatives to FocusWriter

Distraction free writing app

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. FocusWriter launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Freewrite Smart Typewriter▲123

   Distraction-free tool for writing composition

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Simply Write▲154

   Distraction-free writing tool

   2025 · simplywrite.online · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Focus▲221

   A Mac app to block distracting websites

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Easy Writer▲115

   Simple, elegant, distraction free writing.

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Paragraphs▲272

   A minimalist writing app for Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hemingwrite▲137

   Digital typewriter for distraction free writing (pre-launch)

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Write▲117

   📝 A writing app to combat writer's block, distractions, etc.

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   lumowrite.com▲15

   distraction free writing

   Sep 2025 · lumowrite.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Typewriter▲248

   Your on-demand editor

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Paper▲94

    Distraction-free writing app for your iPhone, iPad and Mac

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Typed▲256

    The stunning markdown and writing app for Mac

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Solo▲80

    Distraction-free writing.

    2020 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Calmly Writer Desktop App▲79

    The ultimate distraction-free desktop writing app

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    iA Writer 2.0▲78

    Don't get distracted. Focus on what you are writing.

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    iA Writer 5 for Mac▲14

    The focused writing app.

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    s'More▲265

    A desktop app for writing Medium stories

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    focusedOS▲376

    Hide all distractions with one click

    2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Justwrite▲122

    A private, local-first writing space that works offline

    Jun 2026 · justwrite.sbs · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Writer Pro▲91

    Note. Write. Edit.

    2013 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Hemingway Desktop App▲218

    An editor that makes your writing bold and clear.

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ProWritingAid▲123

    A simple tool to improve your writing

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22DF
    Distraction Free Reader/Writer▲85

    2013 · inkpen.in · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Distraction Free Writing▲3

    A distraction-free space to write out your thoughts

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Spaces▲200

    Writing app that never breaks your flow ✍️

    2020 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →