I normally don't use my iPad for word processing, but would like the have the option. I couldn't find any free APPS to download and before spending money, I thought I'd see what other people use.
WP apps for iPad?
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I use Pages for the iPad. But then, I also use Pages for the Mac, so part of my decision on that app was loyaty. It also keeps all my formatting between transfers. It's pretty much a full-service word processing program.
Another writer friend of mine uses iA Writer, which she likes because it's *just* writing. One font. No styles. But it does have an addition to the on-screen keyboard that includes punctuation that writers use often.
Another writer friend of mine uses iA Writer, which she likes because it's *just* writing. One font. No styles. But it does have an addition to the on-screen keyboard that includes punctuation that writers use often.
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Thanks! I held my breath waiting for the price to come up and was pleasantly surprised it was only $19.99 for my Mac. Do I have to purchase it again as an app for my iPad.
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To do any serious writing with the iPad, I need a keyboard. I got the ZAGGmate and like it a lot. And I use Pages, which can export documents to the PC in Word format. All things considered, though, a good notepad/netbook computer does a better job.
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I use PlainText (which, iirc, has a paid and free, ad-supported version). It syncs with Dropbox and can integrate with Scrivener, which I use on the laptop to do all my writing.
The external keyboard is what makes it all worthwhile, though.
The external keyboard is what makes it all worthwhile, though.
It's only 9.99, but I resent paying twice for the same thing on general principle (but I probably will anyway.)
It's only 9.99, but I resent paying twice for the same thing on general principle (but I probably will anyway.)
I get where you coming from, but all that new code for the touchscreen optimizations doesn't write itself. The same iPad app will work on an iPhone or iPod Touch, though.
I have Pages, but I don't use it for writing fiction.
I use Simplenote, which will sync with Scrivener. Frankly, it's not my favorite app for writing notes, but it's good enough.
I use Simplenote, which will sync with Scrivener. Frankly, it's not my favorite app for writing notes, but it's good enough.