Ulysses Review: Apple Design Award-Winning Writing App
Ulysses is a clean, distraction-free writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It blends a minimalist Markdown editor with a powerful library that keeps all your notes, drafts, and finished pieces organized, plus seamless iCloud sync across every Apple device.
What is Ulysses used for?
- Writing novels, essays, articles, and blog posts.
- Organizing projects with groups, tags, and filters.
- Setting writing goals and tracking word counts.
- Exporting to PDF, Word, HTML, or publishing to WordPress, Ghost, and Substack.
Key Features
- Clean Markdown editor with live preview.
- Library with smart folders, tags, and keyword filtering.
- Writing goals, progress tracking, and grammar/style checks.
- Full iCloud sync across Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
Pros & Cons
Pros: beautiful and focused, excellent organization, seamless Apple ecosystem sync, strong export/publishing. Cons: subscription required, Apple devices only (no Windows/Android), best value if you already live in the Apple ecosystem.
Pricing
Ulysses uses a subscription: $39.99 per year or $5.99 per month, with a discounted student plan (around $10.99 per 6 months) and a 14-day free trial. A perpetual license is also offered.
Verdict
If you write on Apple devices and want a distraction-free, beautifully organized writing environment, Ulysses is a top-tier pick.
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