Favorite Four: Writing Apps
Feeling creative and want to write an epic on your iPhone or iPad? We've got you covered with our favorite four writing apps. I've rounded up some of the best of the bunch, each helping users write all kinds of different texts, from the next bestseller to a formal letter. There's even a great app for film scripting.
iA Writer
My personal favorite (I'm using the Mac version to write this article), ia Writer is ideal for the minimalist writer. Focused entirely on offering a simple and clear screen to enter text, it's easy to get wrapped up into the words rather than distracted by status bars. That's not to say it's a basic app, though, with iCloud support and Dropbox integration ensuring users can get back to writing, no matter where they are.
Pages
A great all-rounder, Pages is a fine word processing tool. It's a little expensive but it offers plenty of functionality with a choice of 16 different and relevant templates, for projects such as simple letters to posters or reports. iCloud support is here, along with the ability to edit different document types including all the popular formats. There's even basic functionality for creating pie charts and other diagrams. It's suitably varied and full of features.
Daedalus Touch
Returning to the minimalist trend, Daedalus Touch is ideal for those who want even more freedom for their words. No folders or file lists are needed here. Instead, users are presented with a virtual paper stack of sheets to navigate through with some very intuitive controls. For those looking to do more free writing and simply throw themselves into the words, Daedalus Touch is quite the delight. Plus, there's syncing functionality with Mac app, Ulysses III.
Contour
It's quite a specific tool but Contour will prove to be ideal for those who always reckoned they had a great movie idea but didn't know where to start. It's a story development system that makes it easy to start small and grow big, with a fill-in-the-blanks style approach. It doesn't matter if you've never had script writing experience, Contour will fix all that. Created by an Emmy Award-nominated writer, it's got the pedigree to be worth taking note of, too.