FocusWriter Alternatives for Android

FocusWriter is not available for Android but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Carnet, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FocusWriter and eight of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to FocusWriter are iA Writer, Quip, JotterPad and Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note.

FocusWriter alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Text Editors or Word Processors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FocusWriter.

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FocusWriter is a fullscreen, distraction-free word processor designed to immerse you as much as possible in your work. The...

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Carnet
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Task Management Tool
Linux
Online
Android
Self-Hosted
72 Carnet alternatives
Carnet is a complete and rich note taking app for Android and Linux that can be synced with NextCloud (selfhosted) or the official Carnet server.
- - Carnet is the most popular Android alternative to FocusWriter.
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Carnet Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportCarnet integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Dark ModeCarnet supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Privacy focusedCarnet is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeCarnet doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Save Attachments
Sync with Nextcloud
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It has a great UI and it is Open Source.
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iA Writer
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
109 iA Writer alternatives
The key to good writing is not that magical glass of Bordeaux, the right kind of tobacco or that groovy background music. The key is focus. What you need to write well is a spartan setting that allows you to fully concentrate on your text and nothing but your text.
- - iA Writer is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to FocusWriter.
- - iA Writer is the most popular commercial alternative to FocusWriter.
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iA Writer Features
1. Distraction-freeiA Writer has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Support for MarkDowniA Writer supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Support for LaTeXiA Writer supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
4. Syntax HighlightingiA Writer supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
5. Works OfflineiA Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeiA Writer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Distraction-free Writing
Nested Folders
Integrated into iOS
HTML/CSS/JS rendering
Quip
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Paid • Proprietary
Word Processor
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
138 Quip alternatives
Quip is a modern word processor that enables you to create beautiful documents on any device, including the iPad, iPhone, and the desktop. It combines documents and messages into a single chat-like “thread” of updates — making collaboration easy.
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Quip Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Quip simultaneously.
2. Works OfflineQuip can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Quip using IFTTT.
4. Support for MarkDownQuip supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. Support for @mentionsQuip supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
Export to Google Spreadsheets
Slack integration
Content Templates
Integrated Chat
JotterPad
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
35 JotterPad alternatives
Designed for creative writers, JotterPad is a plain text editor without the fuss and distraction of a word processor. It is perfect for writing books, novels, lyrics, poems, essays, drafts and screenplays.
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JotterPad Features
1. Ad-freeJotterPad doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Distraction-freeJotterPad has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Support for MarkDownJotterPad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Onedrive integration
Distraction-free Writing
Google Drive integration
Transactional SMS
Dropbox integration
Ebook writer
Screenwriting
Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
15 Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note alternatives
Effie is a light, clean, yet powerful markup-based writing and mind-mapping software that works across devices/platforms to capture your thoughts and help you write immersively and productively anywhere, anytime.
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Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note Features
Brainstorming
Distraction-free Writing
Writer
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Free • Proprietary
Android
32 Writer alternatives
Writer is a writing application without the fuss and distraction of a traditional word processor. It's perfect for everything from taking notes to writing a novel on your phone or tablet.
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Writer Features
1. Distraction-freeWriter has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Support for MarkDownWriter supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Distraction-free Writing
Discontinued
The app is no longer developed. Last version, 1.1, released in January 2012, can be still downloaded from Google Play Store
dType
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Free • Open Source
Android
Android Tablet
23 dType alternatives
dType is a lightweight distraction-free text editor for Android. It features a minimalistic interface and an original export/save system. It’s a quick-to-load, distraction-free interface layer between the idea and any app/format of choice.
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dType Features
1. Distraction-freedType has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Distraction-free Writing
Discontinued
Latest commit 532b9fc on Aug 17, 2013. See https://github.com/wswld/dtype
Monospace
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Note-taking Tool
Android
61 Monospace alternatives
Monospace is a minimal notes and writing app, built from the ground up with a designed-for-touch UI.
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Monospace Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportMonospace integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Support for MarkDownMonospace supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Material design
Minimalistic
Dropbox integration