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24 alternatives to Hanx Writer

Recreate the permanence of a typewriter

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hanx Writer launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Typewriter▲248

   Your on-demand editor

   2016 · typewriter.plus · its alternatives →

2. 2
   iA Writer 3▲207

   The quintessential writing machine, rewritten.

   2015 · ia.net · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hanx Writer▲85

   What if Tom Hanks made a typewriter app. Oh wait, he did.

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   WriteRoom▲67

   Distraction Free Writing

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Typewrite▲103

   Real-time collaborative writing

   2014 · typewrite.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hemingwrite▲137

   Digital typewriter for distraction free writing (pre-launch)

   2014 · hemingwrite.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Qwerkywriter▲94

   A mechanical-inspired typewriter for your iPad (really)

   2015 · qwerkywriter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hanx Writer▲2

   Hanx Writer, created by Tom Hanks. Intuitive writing tool

   2016 · hitcents.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Writer Pro▲91

   Note. Write. Edit.

   2013 · ia.net · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Orton▲122

    Discovering the next generation of writers

    2017 · orton.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Typewriter▲72

    A Text Editor with No Features

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Smart Write & Edit by Mem X▲130

    A personalized AI assistant for thinking and writing

    2022 · get.mem.ai · its alternatives →

13. 13
    UX Mill▲182

    Articles and resources for designers and developers.

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Desk 3.0▲211

    Writing, blogging, and notetaking for WordPress

    2016 · desk.pm · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Writer▲111

    Clean, crisp space to write and discuss.

    2016 · zoho.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    iA Writer 2.0▲78

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

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    UINotebook▲183

    A notebook for creatives and engineers

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Write! Pro▲79

    Text editor with cloud, dark theme and productivity tools

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Jotterpad▲115

    The writing app for creatives

    2015 · 2appstudio.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Medium for iOS▲137

    Everyone’s stories and ideas. Anywhere, anytime

    2014 · medium.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Writer▲8

    The Internet Typewriter

    2015 · writer.bighugelabs.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Reboard▲152

    Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard

    2015 · reboardapp.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Falcon for iOS▲86

    Writing notes made simple

    2016 · falcon.star-lord.me · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Falcon▲150

    Writing notes made simple

    2016 · falcon.star-lord.me · 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 →