IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers

#1

Post by yangl1996 » Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 2:50 PM UTC

IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers
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Re: IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers

#2

Post by tinalumfoil » Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 3:15 PM UTC

> macOS $49.99 > iOS & iPadOS $49.99 > Android $29.99 > Windows $29.99

This seems pretty steep for a Markdown editor. What advantages does this have over Obsidian?

Re: IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers

#3

Post by hansword » Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 4:48 PM UTC

I bought iA writer in 2012 or 2013, and in 2016 they renamed the app to "Writer Classic", and built a new "iA writer" app, which I then was supposed to buy again.

At this point I decided that the company doesn't deserve my money, and I use other text editors now. It was quite good if you like minimalism, and (if the above hadn't happened) I'd recommend it.

Not for $50 though, that is a silly price for an iOS text editor.

(Edit: fixed typo)

Re: IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers

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Post by drudoo » Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 6:33 PM UTC

hansword wrote: post #3

I bought iA writer in 2012 or 2013, and in 2016 they renamed the app to "Writer Classic", and built a new "iA writer" app, which I then was supposed to buy again. At this point I decided that the company doesn't deserve my money, and I use other text editors now. It was quite good if you like minimalism, and (if the above hadn't happened) I'd recommend it. Not for $50 though, that is a silly price for an iOS text edi…

Same situation here. Super frustrated with these apps that moves old purchased apps to “classic” and forces people to buy a new app. $50 is ridiculous.

Re: IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers

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Post by themadturk » Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 8:45 PM UTC

I like the idea of iA Writer; I can't stand looking at their fonts. The only good thing about the price (minus the forced upgrade, which was before my time) is that it's single purchase, not a subscription.

Re: IA Writer 6: Now with Lasers

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Post by 7fYZ7mJh3RNKNaG » Wed, Jun 15, 2022, 5:28 PM UTC

hansword wrote: post #3

I bought iA writer in 2012 or 2013, and in 2016 they renamed the app to "Writer Classic", and built a new "iA writer" app, which I then was supposed to buy again. At this point I decided that the company doesn't deserve my money, and I use other text editors now. It was quite good if you like minimalism, and (if the above hadn't happened) I'd recommend it. Not for $50 though, that is a silly price for an iOS text edi…

What are you using now?