# Minipad

> Simple, friendly writing app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1023598911](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1023598911)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1023598911`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alexander Davidson
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (407 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2015-08-18
- **Size:** 2.73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minipad/id1023598911)
- **Website:** [http://liquidninja.com/minipad](http://liquidninja.com/minipad)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://liquidninja.com/minipad/privacy-policy](http://liquidninja.com/minipad/privacy-policy)

## Description

Minipad is a minimal, kid-friendly writing editor designed to help anyone focus on writing. Create stories, edit notes, and explore words with a large, readable font.

Features include newest-first sorting (or sort by title/last changed), a slider to adjust font size across five options, no spell check or autocorrect to reduce distractions, extra taps to prevent accidental deletes, and optional voice dictation or iOS emojis to spark playful storytelling.

## Rankings

- #81,542 — Overall
- #98 — typing

## Review summary

Minipad is valued for its simple, distraction-free writing space, reliable autosave, privacy (local storage only), and easy export/share options without a subscription. It preserves invented words and supports accessibility. The main downsides are minimal formatting (no italics/bold/indents), lack of spell check, no paste capability, and no cross-device syncing.

### Pros

- Simple, distraction-free interface that is easy to use for notes and writing
- Autosaves and prevents loss of work; content stays safe when the app is closed
- Local storage on the device with privacy; no cloud storage/back-end access
- Preserves invented words and avoids intrusive spelling/grammar corrections
- Export/Share/Print options and no ongoing subscription; supports offline use

### Cons

- Limited formatting options (no italics, bold, indentation; few font choices)
- No spell check or proofreading tools; spelling/grammar corrections are not offered
- Cannot paste content into the writing area; editing can be cumbersome
- No cloud sync across devices; relies on local storage and lacks multi-device syncing

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1023598911)