Ulysses Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to Ulysses for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is Obsidian. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Joplin or Bear. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ulysses and 18 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Ulysses are Microsoft Word, Scrivener, iA Writer and Notes.

Ulysses alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Todo List Managers or Novel Authoring Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ulysses.

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Ulysses

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Text Editor

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Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the...

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Obsidian
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
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Snapcraft
Flathub
166 alternatives to Obsidian
Powerful knowledge base that works on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files.
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Obsidian Features
1. Support for MarkDownObsidian supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineObsidian can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Obsidian without registration.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsObsidian can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Dark ModeObsidian supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No TrackingObsidian will not track you or use your personal data.
7. LightweightObsidian consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
8. Support for LaTeXObsidian supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
9. PortableObsidian can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Local Storage
Graph view
Bidirectional links
Personal Information Manager (PIM)
Backlink
Knowledge Management
Custom themes
Note organization
Knowledge Base structuring
Write files in markdown
Joplin
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Firefox
Cloudron
594 alternatives to Joplin
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.
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Joplin Features
1. Support for MarkDownJoplin supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. End-to-End EncryptionJoplin has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedJoplin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Joplin.
6. Works OfflineJoplin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Ad-freeJoplin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Joplin.
9. LightweightJoplin consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Local Storage
Android Sync
Tagging
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Write files in markdown
Synchronization
Multiplatform
Plugin system
Export to HTML
Joplin vs Ulysses opinions
Most users think Joplin is a great alternative to Ulysses.
Microsoft Word
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Word Processor
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89 alternatives to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft 365 (Office) but also sold as a standalone application, is Microsoft's word processor. Its proprietary (but open-specification) DOC format is considered a de-facto standard, although from 2007 and...
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Microsoft Word Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Microsoft Word simultaneously.
2. Dark ModeMicrosoft Word supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Spell CheckingMicrosoft Word can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. PDF annotationMicrosoft Word support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
6. Works OfflineMicrosoft Word can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Convert Word documents to PDF
Document structure management
Ribbon Interface
Custom styles
Export to PDF
Text boxes
Digital Signage
Integrated PDF Viewer
Onedrive integration
Cross-references
Scrivener
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Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
Word Processor
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PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
Wine
96 alternatives to Scrivener
Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines everything you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.
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Scrivener Features
1. Support for scriptingScrivener supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. Support for LaTeXScrivener supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
Corkboard
Integrated Search
Document compiler
Multi-document View
Visual Organization
Scene Management
Character database
Folders
Split files into sections
Word counter
Scrivener vs Ulysses opinions
Almost everyone thinks Scrivener is a great alternative to Ulysses.
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Not convenient about keyboard shortcuts on formatting on windows platform
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Scrivener is a terrible alternative to Ulysses. It's not a markdown editor, the interface is cluttered, and there are so many features that are cumbersome and unintuitive that it takes forever to figure them out. With Ulysses, it's more what you see is what you get. You can focus more on writing. You don't have to try to learn the app as much, and it's markdown, so you can focus on content, not formatting.
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walker3jacq
Scrivener is all about the metadata, while Ulysses is about writing.
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Ulysses is WYSIWYM, while Scrivener is WYSIWYG. It can be extremely time-consuming to set the font styling right in every dialog box that controls the fonts. Ulysses, on the other hand, has one font setting, then the styles dictate how the editor is displayed. It's much more focused on content than appearance.
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wonderwarthog
Doesn't use Markdown format. Focus on tons of features instead of distraction-free writing.
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iA Writer
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Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
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108 alternatives to iA Writer
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.
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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
iA Writer vs Ulysses opinions
Almost everyone thinks iA Writer is a great alternative to Ulysses.
Guest
I use iA Writer on Mac and mobiles and it is a first-class tool for handling notes and actual writing. In some ways I prefer it to Ulysses -- it's a proper Markdown editor and I can write jumps and anchors on long documents. I have a iA licence for Windows for when I use that platform.
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hildissent
Solid application. I like the file browser in Ulysses better (tags are cool but can get messy), but iA Writer has some solid features like referencing files (write frequently used text once, update it at the source and be sure it is up to date anywhere it is used in the larger work) and using .csv files for tables. Also, they've avoided the subscription model. As long as there are alternatives, I'm not letting companies ding me for monthly fees.
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Bear
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Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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233 alternatives to Bear
Bear is a beautiful and flexible writing app for note-taking and prose, both on the go for iOS devices and for the Mac OS desktop.
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Bear Features
1. Support for MarkDownBear supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Syntax HighlightingBear supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Bear.
Distraction-free Writing
Nested tags
Notes synchronisation
Search by tags
Tagging
Sync with iCloud
Export to PDF
Note Manager
Export to HTML
Safari extension
Bear vs Ulysses opinions
Almost everyone thinks Bear is a great alternative to Ulysses.
Notes
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Online
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122 alternatives to Notes
Use Notes to capture a quick thought, create checklists, sketch ideas, and more. And with iCloud, you can keep your notes up to date across all your devices.
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Notes Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Notes simultaneously.
2. Support for MarkDownNotes supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Local Storage
Outliner
Sync with iCloud
Private notes
Sync notes
acreom
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Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
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100 alternatives to acreom
Acreom is a markdown knowledge base with tasks designed for your workflow. It combines markdown editor with tasks and calendar in 1 lightweight interface. Like an IDE, acreom is integrated, private and assistive.
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acreom Features
1. Dark Modeacreom supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeacreom doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Privacy focusedacreom is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Works Offlineacreom can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Remindersacreom allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
6. Calendar Viewacreom has a built-in calendar view to have a clear overview of your content over time.
7. Calendar Integrationacreom lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
8. Support for LaTeXacreom supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
9. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in acreom without registration.
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Google Calendar integration
Knowledge base
Cloud Sync
Lightweight
Syntax Highlighting
Support for MarkDown
WYSIWYG Support
Sync with Google Calendar
Recurring Tasks
Byword
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Word Processor
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155 alternatives to Byword
Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.
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Byword Features
1. Support for MarkDownByword supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineByword can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Distraction-free Writing
Dropbox integration
Synchronization
Byword vs Ulysses opinions
hildissent
This is a solid app if you are writing shorter content, or are used to working in a single page/file. It doesn't really fit the bill for managing a multi-document project though.
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Fortelling - Writer Tools
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Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
Word Processor
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Web Browser
42 alternatives to Fortelling - Writer Tools
Fortelling provides the tools you need to plot & write your book.
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Fortelling - Writer Tools Features
1. Works OfflineFortelling - Writer Tools can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. PortableFortelling - Writer Tools can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Goal Setting Fortelling - Writer Tools can set individual or group goals to meet over a particular period.
4. Distraction-freeFortelling - Writer Tools has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
5. Goal TrackingFortelling - Writer Tools can be used for tracking progress toward personal or business goals.
6. Built-in viewerFortelling - Writer Tools shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
7. Dark ModeFortelling - Writer Tools supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Fortelling - Writer Tools simultaneously.
9. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Character database
Lightweight
File Versioning
Support for @mentions
WYSIWYG Support