# Ulysses: Writing App

> Write a novel, story, book

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1225570693](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1225570693)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1225570693`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ulysses GmbH & Co. KG
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,115 ratings)
- **Version:** 41.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2017-08-10
- **Size:** 274 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ulysses-writing-app/id1225570693)
- **Website:** [https://www.ulysses.app/](https://www.ulysses.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ulysses.app/app-privacy-policy](https://ulysses.app/app-privacy-policy)

## Description

## Overview
Ulysses is a focused writing environment for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Its distraction-free editor, unified library, and seamless sync keep you in the flow from first draft to final chapter. Export to PDF, DOCX, HTML or eBooks, and publish directly to WordPress, Ghost, Substack and more from within the app.

## Key Features
- Distraction-free Markdown editor
- Auto-sync across devices
- Export to PDF, DOCX, HTML, or eBooks
- Built-in proofreading in 20+ languages
- Publish to WordPress, Ghost, Substack

## Rankings

- #39,634 — Overall
- #7 — Neat Notetakers
- #8 — Explore a Creative Outlet
- #21 — Level Up Your Life
- #4 — writing
- #6 — author

## Review summary

Ulysses is praised for a distraction-free, clean writing environment, strong Markdown export capabilities, and seamless cross-device syncing with a native Apple-like feel. Users also value its focus on writing and organization and its convenience for editing Markdown. However, recurring concerns include a paid subscription model with trial gating and high price, a steep learning curve for Markdown and formatting, stability and installer issues, and limited support on iOS. Some find the UI unfriendly or cumbersome for final formatting, which leads to mixed opinions about whether the app is worth the investment.

### Pros

- Distraction-free, uncluttered writing experience that helps you focus.
- Native Apple feel with a clean interface and seamless cross-device syncing via iCloud.
- Strong Markdown support with flexible export options (HTML, Rich Text, Plain Text) and Copy as functionality.
- Easy to start writing and stay organized, with a writing-focused workflow.

### Cons

- Pricing and trial gating: forced trials, subscription charges, and difficulty canceling, making it hard to evaluate or use without paying.
- Steep learning curve for Markdown and formatting; not intuitive; limited formatting options (e.g., lack of convenient right-click formatting).
- Stability and onboarding issues: bugs, crashes, installer problems, freezes, and blocking modal offers impact reliability.
- Not well-optimized for iOS; perceived as clunky or unfriendly on mobile devices.

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