iA Writer Alternatives for Android

iA Writer is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iA Writer and 14 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to iA Writer are Simplenote, HelixNotes, Nuclino and Roam Research.

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  1. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     946 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    236 Joplin alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. Simplenote icon

    Simplenote

     612 likes

    Cloud-based, open-source note-taking app supporting plain text notes, lists, and ideas with real-time sync, multi-device support, version history, markdown, tagging, collaborative editing, no ads, and free registration required for all cloud features.

    197 Simplenote alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. HelixNotes icon

    HelixNotes

     30 likes

    HelixNotes is a local markdown note-taking app built with Rust, Tauri 2.0, and SvelteKit. Your notes are standard .md files on your filesystem - sync with whatever you want or nothing at all.

    165 HelixNotes alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  5. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     139 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    379 Nuclino alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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  6. Roam Research icon

    Roam Research

     61 likes

    As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.

    209 Roam Research alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. JotterPad icon

    JotterPad

     22 likes

    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.

    32 JotterPad alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note icon

    Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. FoxyNotes icon

    FoxyNotes

     2 likes

    Simple and easy-to-use notepad app designed to make your life easier. Whether you're jotting down quick notes, creating to do lists, drawing, or organizing your ideas, FoxyNotes has you covered. Plus, with seamless Google Drive sync and backup, your notes are always safe and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
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  11. Buho icon

    Buho

     4 likes

    Buho is a note-taking app. Buho will let you take quick notes, save links, create books and pages for taking classes notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
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  12. NoteSR icon

    NoteSR

     2 likes

    NoteSR is a secure and offline-first note-taking Android app that creates an encrypted storage space on your device. You can write text notes, attach any type of file to them, and open files directly inside the app — all fully encrypted using AES-256.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  13. Scarlet Notes icon

    Scarlet Notes

     15 likes

    Scarlet (previously Material Notes) offers a simple no hassle interface for adding notes in a beautiful material design.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  14. Notes (PFA) icon

    Notes (PFA)

     3 likes

    Privacy Friendly Notes allows you to take and manage notes on Android devices. It belongs to the Privacy Friendly Apps group developed by the research group SECUSO at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. More information can be found an secuso.org/pfa

    77 Notes (PFA) alternatives

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    • European Union flagEU
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