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iA Writer vs JotterPad: catalog facts
iA Writer	JotterPad
Paid A paid purchase or subscription is required, depending on platform.	Freemium Free to try, with a paid Pro tier for more features.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Syntax control highlights adjectives, conjunctions and filler words Plain Markdown files in your own folders, with no proprietary library	Handles Markdown, Fountain screenplays and LaTeX with consistent syntax Opens files directly from iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive
Paid on every platform, with separate purchases in places Deliberately few features; it is not an organiser or notebook	LaTeX support is still in beta Some features require the paid Pro tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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