A research‑first writing app for macOS and iPadOS. Clean drafting, daily word‑count goals, and reliable exports.
Platforms: macOS & iPadOS.
Best for: note taking and creating first drafts of manuscripts
Data: notes and manuscripts sync is managed via Apple Cloudkit. Export Notes and Manuscripts as plaintext or markdown.
Contact: stance@mac.com
Features: markdown writing, bi-directional links, tags, Apple Writing Assistant, supports Sonny Software Bookends deep linking in notes, Apple Foundation Models
Apple Native: Text editors are SwiftUI with the use of Attributed Strings and all native Apple APIs
Focused drafting: A clean editor designed for both note taking and creating manuscript first drafts. Focus on getting the words out, minimal formatting support. No image or table support.
Daily momentum: Built‑in word‑count goals with lightweight progress tracking to keep projects moving.
Straightforward exports: Get your work out cleanly as Markdown (.md
) or plain text (.txt
).
macOS + iPadOS: Native performance and familiar interactions across your devices.
Simple by design: Essentials for research writing, without excess configuration.