WriteRoom 4+

Jesse Grosjean

    • 4.3 • 11 Ratings
    • $6.99

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Description

Write without distractions. WriteRoom is a full screen writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom lets you focus on writing.

• Fast handling of large documents.
• Live word count, reading time, and more.
• Shift line up, down, left, and right commands.
• Select word, sentence, and paragraph commands.
• Automatically log your writing sessions to a spreadsheet.
• Use themes to save, switch, and share your favorite settings.
• Choose your own background images, paper textures, and typing sounds.

REVIEWS

“But if, when it comes right down to it, full screen is your r grail, and the ultimate antidote to the bric-a-brac of Word, then you must enter the WriteRoom, the ultimate spartan writing utopia.”
— Virginia Heffernan, NYT

“Unlike practically everything else in our digital lives, WriteRoom's minimalist interface implies a truly flattering proposition: It's you, not the software, that matters.”
— Jeffrey MacIntyre, Slate

“WriteRoom’s minimalist interface also frees you from the nagging urge to fiddle with margins, fonts, and other settings, leaving you with nothing to do but write.”
— Nathan Alderman, MacWorld

“A perfectly balanced, indispensable part of any Mac writer’s toolkit.”
— Craig Grannell, Mac Format

What’s New

Version 3.2.1

* Fix: Sandboxing issue with QuickCursor
* Fix: Sandboxing issue when changing between plain text and rich text
* Fix: Crash when using Shift Left in some circumstances

Ratings and Reviews

4.3 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

benjaminwil ,

Simple and solid

I've been using WriteRoom for around two years, and I have never had any problems with it. It does what it's supposed to do. Whether it's worth $30 or not, I don't know. But I've used software that's similar (OmmWriter, JDarkRoom, PyRoom on Linux) and haven't liked the feel of them quite as much. Default colours are a bit geeky, but you can change them.

DRLARK ,

Like other reviews... this program LAGS.

I am running this program on the most up-to-date Macbook Pro, yet it still lags to a point of unusability. Thinking about command-tabbing out of the program and back in? Be willing to sacrifice 10 seconds of your life to be able to type again. I honestly would request my money back if it was possible. Utter disappointment.

theguib ,

Don't Buy

This program lags to the point of being unusable. You type a word and it shows up 2 seconds later. Save your money.

App Privacy

The developer, Jesse Grosjean, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple.

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Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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