# iA Writer for Mac

> Focused Markdown writing, nothing more.

iA Writer strips writing down to text and typography. Focus mode, syntax highlighting for style and clean export make it a favourite of authors and journalists.

## Facts

- Price: $49.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: Information Architects
- Category: Writing & Notes
- Website: https://ia.net/writer
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ia-writer/id775737590
- Requires: macOS 10.15 or later
- App Store version: 8.0.9
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/ia-writer/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 775737590
```

## Questions

### How much does iA Writer cost?

iA Writer costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download iA Writer for Mac?

Download iA Writer from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (ia.net). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install iA Writer from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 775737590`.

### Which macOS version does iA Writer need?

The Mac App Store version of iA Writer requires macOS 10.15 or later.

### What are good alternatives to iA Writer?

Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are Ulysses (subscription), Bear (free + pro), MarkEdit (open source) and NotePlan (subscription).

## Alternatives in Writing & Notes

- [Ulysses](https://macworthy.com/apps/ulysses/): A complete writing environment for long work. (Subscription)
- [Bear](https://macworthy.com/apps/bear/): Beautiful notes, linked and tagged. (Free + Pro)
- [MarkEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/markedit/): TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown. (Open source)
- [NotePlan](https://macworthy.com/apps/noteplan/): Tasks, calendar and notes in plain Markdown. (Subscription)
- [Cirrus](https://macworthy.com/apps/cirrus/): A Markdown note that pops up over whatever you are doing. (Free + Pro)
- [Inkstone](https://macworthy.com/apps/inkstone/): A WYSIWYG editor for the Markdown files already on your Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Traverse](https://macworthy.com/apps/traverse/): An outliner that keeps its work in OPML files. (Free + Pro)
- [Clearly](https://macworthy.com/apps/clearly/): A Markdown editor that opens plain .md files. (Free)

## Collections

- [The writer's room](https://macworthy.com/collections/writers-room/)

Tags: markdown, writing