Here are the best writing apps for Android and how to select them

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Here are the best writing apps for Android and how to select them
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Choosing the best writing app is a must if your profession demands you to write on the go. Finding out the best one for you may get tricky as both Android and iOS come with a variety of apps. But we’ve made it easier for you with this compilation of the best writing apps — both paid and free.
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Whether you are a novel writer, reporter or blogger, you should keep a few things in mind before selecting the writing app for your needs, this includes its features, formats it supports and price. To help you select the best writing apps, here are the best options available for Android users.


AppFeaturesSizePrice
Google Docs15GB Cloud storage with Google Drive.Word processor31MBFree
LivingWriterArrange plots and stories using boards and templates. In-built writing templates to choose from12MB$9.99 per month (Free Trial available)
Grammarly KeyboardProofreader to correct grammatical errors, typos.A virtual keyboard97MB$30 per month
Character Story Planner 2Helps create background stories for novel characters, locations and magical spells.Suitable for story writers.16MBFree
JotterPadNo-distraction mode, dark modeWord counter.Allows formatting your documents into other formats13MBFree, in-app purchases
Microsoft WordYou can read, edit and create stories.You can use in-built templates to write blogs, resume, letters and others. 71MBFree, in-app purchases
MarkorAllows you to work offline.Converts documents to PDFSyntax highlighting 6MBFree
Pure WriterParagraph and line spacing options.Dark modeRestore previous work if it gets deleted15MBFree, in-app purchases
Writer PlusHeaders,text formatting,a night mode819KBFree, in-app purchases
IA WriterFocus modeMarkdown for HTMLHighlights weak verbs, repetitive words, grammatical errors18MBFree, in-app purchases

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Google Docs


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It is one of the most efficient writing apps on Android as it allows users to create, write and share documents with others. It is suitable for blog writers, reporters, and other professional writers.

LivingWriter


It is suitable for novelists and authors as it can help you plan your story, write the plot and organise your writing using various boards and templates.

Grammarly Keyboard


It is a virtual keyboard that helps you proofread and remove grammatical errors and typos. It can help you make your writing crisper by improving the grammar and providing synonyms of words.

Character Story Planner 2


It is an app for storytellers and novelists who wish to give their characters a background story.
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JotterPad


It is an app for serious writers with its features such as a split-screen to work on two documents on one. It is said to offer a smooth writing experience and even better features when you buy the paid version.

Microsoft Word


The Microsoft Word app is suitable for professional writers who want to write, edit and share their work. It also lets you read PDF documents and allows cloud integration with Microsoft’s OneDrive.

Markor


It is a simple app to jot down ideas and take notes. You can insert pictures and to-do lists in your documents. It is suitable for bloggers as they can write HTML with its Markdown support.

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Pure Writer


It is easy to use and lets you write effectively with paragraph and line spacing options. You can also use the dark mode for reading your documents without straining your eyes.

Writer Plus


The Writer Plus app is suitable for all kinds of writers and provides features such as headers, text formatting, night mode and word counters. It lets users access their documents with ease.

IA Writer


With its Focus Mode, you can dim everything on your screen except for the line you are working on. It comes with plenty of features such as highlighting weak verbs, repetitive words and others to make your writing better.

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