Writer for iPhone

App snapshot

Writer is a lightweight writing tool for iPhone created by Xiao Yao. It’s available at no cost and is listed under Business & Productivity in the App Store. The app focuses on a distraction-free experience with a pared-down interface that makes drafting and noting ideas straightforward.

Core capabilities

• Multiple export options let you save or share single entries or batches of notes.
• Theme choices include both bright and dark modes, plus a selection of eight accent colors to personalize the workspace.
• A built-in search helps you locate content quickly by scanning entry text and associated labels.
• Content can be organized into folders and labeled with tags for easier categorization and retrieval.

How organization and search work

Writer supports both folders and tags, so you can group related entries together or tag individual items for cross-cutting organization. The search feature scans entry content and tags, making it simple to pull up a specific note even if you don’t remember exactly where you stored it.

Appearance and personalization

You can switch between light and dark appearances depending on lighting or preference, and choose from eight accent colors to give the app a touch that matches your style. These options are intended to keep the interface visually pleasing while remaining uncluttered.

Exporting and sharing

Export functions let you output one entry at a time or select several for batch export. That flexibility makes it easy to back up your writing, send drafts to collaborators, or move text into other apps and workflows.

Recommended alternative

If you’re exploring other minimal writing tools, Paper by WeTransfer is a popular free alternative that many users find appealing for sketching and note-taking alongside text composition.