yWriter

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.6

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

yWriter is ranked #95 of 135 in writing apps on Freedom251. It runs on Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.

yWriter plans and pricing

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Desktop Not published Free desktop software · Windows support · Linux use tested through Wine spacejock.com · 19 Sept 2026

Android Not published Android novel-writing app · Edits novels in chapters and scenes · Compatible with yWriter7 desktop projects play.google.com · 19 Sept 2026

iOS Not published iPhone and iPad app · Edits novels in chapters and scenes · Supports transferring projects between local and cloud storage apps.apple.com · 19 Sept 2026

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Export formats: extensive

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