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FocusWriter vs Retrotype: catalog facts
FocusWriter	Retrotype
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 3.	Free Freeware.
Windows, Linux	macOS
Hide-away interface keeps the page uncluttered Daily goals and live writing statistics	Typewriter sounds and rhythm Designed for distraction-light writing
No macOS build listed Not suited to complex layout or formatting	Only macOS availability is documented
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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