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24 alternatives to iA Writer 2.0

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

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. iA Writer 2.0 launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   iA Writer 3▲207

   The quintessential writing machine, rewritten.

   2015 · ia.net · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Calmly Writer▲79

   Distraction-free writing

   2015 · calmlywriter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   WriteRoom▲67

   Distraction Free Writing

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Prompts▲109

   Build a better writing habit

   2014 · getprompts.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Typewriter▲248

   Your on-demand editor

   2016 · typewriter.plus · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Orton▲122

   Discovering the next generation of writers

   2017 · orton.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Marked 2▲105

   Smarter tools for smarter writers

   2014 · marked2app.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Writer▲111

   Clean, crisp space to write and discuss.

   2016 · zoho.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   iA Writer▲9

   The writing app that everyone needs.

   2016 · ia.net · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Writer Pro▲91

    Note. Write. Edit.

    2013 · ia.net · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Help Me Write▲94

    Get your audience to help you decide what to write about.

    2013 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Write▲117

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

    2017 · write.surge.sh · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Credosity▲109

    The enterprise writing coach

    2017 · magnetomentor.ai · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hemingwrite▲137

    Digital typewriter for distraction free writing (pre-launch)

    2014 · hemingwrite.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hello Tech Pros: 7 Tips to Be Less Distracted▲54

    And get more done

    2016 · gadgetsprimer.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Morning Mill▲151

    Focus on writing 1000 words per day without distraction

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    uFocus▲7

    Distraction-free writing.

    2025 · desairem.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    FocusWrite▲115

    A local-first writing app with focus modes.

    11d ago · focuswrite.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Writed▲2

    Distraction free writing.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    iA Writer 6▲144

    A laser focused writing app

    2022 · ia.net · its alternatives →

21. 21
    iA Writer 5 for Mac▲14

    The focused writing app.

    2018 · ia.net · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Byword▲23

    Distraction free writing for getting it done

    2014 · bywordapp.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Onword▲158

    Just Write

    2014 · onword.co · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Cold Turkey Writer▲5

    The Ultimate Distraction-Free Text Editor

    2017 · getcoldturkey.com · 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 →