# iA Writer

A distraction-free Markdown writing app whose Focus Mode dims everything but your current sentence — one-time $49.99 purchase, 7-day free trial.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** $49.99 one-time (Mac App Store); 7-day free trial downloadable directly from the developer, no credit card required
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://ia.net/writer/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, per the Mac App Store listing.
- **Maker:** Information Architects AG

## Kitsmith's take

The interface strips away toolbars and buttons; Focus Mode fades everything but the sentence or paragraph you’re working on, and Style Check flags clichés, filler words, and repetition as you write. Authorship highlights which text you typed versus pasted from an AI tool, in a different color per source. Plain-text-first, with preview and export to Word, HTML, and PDF. One-time $49.99 purchase via the Mac App Store; a 7-day free trial is downloadable directly from the developer, no credit card required.

## Features

- **Focus Mode:** Dims everything except the current sentence or paragraph to keep attention on one thought at a time.
- **Style Check:** Flags clichés, filler words, weak verbs, and repetition as you write; runs entirely on-device.
- **Authorship:** Color-codes text by source — your own typing, pasted AI output, and other contributors are visually distinct.
- **Library & templates:** Search and switch between documents across different cloud providers without leaving the window; export to Word, HTML, or PDF via customizable templates.

## FAQ

**Is iA Writer a subscription?**

No — it’s a one-time $49.99 purchase via the Mac App Store, with a free 7-day trial available from the developer’s site.

**Does buying iA Writer for Mac include the iOS version?**

No — Mac, iPhone, and iPad versions are sold as separate App Store purchases.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/ia-writer/