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Drafts vs 1Writer: catalog facts
Drafts	1Writer
Freemium Free download from the App Store, with paid features available.	Paid A paid app on the App Store.
macOS, iOS	iOS
Opens straight to a new page for immediate typing Actions send text to other apps and services	Works on plain text and Markdown files you own Dropbox, WebDAV and iCloud Drive sync
Apple platforms only Closed source	iOS and iPadOS only No Android or desktop version of its own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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