Ulysses is a writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone. It pairs a distraction-free, markup-based editor with a library for managing writing projects of any size, from blog posts to books.

Key features:

Write in a markup-based editor that keeps formatting out of the way.
Keep every text in one library that syncs across your devices via iCloud.
Check grammar and style in more than 20 languages.
Export to PDF, Word, ebook and HTML with switchable styles and a live preview.
Publish directly to WordPress, Ghost, Medium and Micro.blog.
Set deadlines, daily goals and character limits, and track your progress.

Ulysses requires a subscription: $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the US, covering all your Macs, iPads and iPhones, with Family Sharing for up to five other people and reduced student pricing. Every plan starts with a free trial. It is available on the Mac App Store, where the current version requires macOS 26, and on Setapp.