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Ulysses alternatives

The Ultimate Writing App for Mac, iPad and iPhone — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.

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$3.33/mo ($39.99/yr)

Alternative #1

Vibe code your own Ulysses

Build a simplified single-platform clone with Swift and SwiftUI, but expect months of rigorous work to match native text performance and export formatting. Score: 35/100 (Serious undertaking).

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