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Ulysses vs 1Writer: catalog facts
Ulysses	1Writer
Paid Paid app with a free trial on all devices.	Paid A paid app on the App Store.
macOS, iOS	iOS
Distraction-free editor for long-form writing Library for organizing large writing projects	Works on plain text and Markdown files you own Dropbox, WebDAV and iCloud Drive sync
Apple platforms only Paid after the trial	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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