Is There an iA Writer for Android or Linux?
The short answer
iA Writer dropped its Android app and has never shipped a Linux build, so on those two platforms the answer is no. Markd.ly covers both, plus Mac, Windows and iPhone, in one purchase, and writes the same plain .md files you already have.
What Markd.ly gives you on Android and Linux
- +A native Android app and a Linux build, neither of which iA Writer currently offers.
- +One purchase covers Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and iPhone, with no per-platform buying.
- +Plain .md files in folders you control, so moving your existing iA Writer documents over is just opening them.
- +Real vim mode on the desktop, Pandoc export to DOCX, EPUB and slides, and document encryption.
What iA Writer genuinely does well
- ·iA Writer has best-in-class typography and one of the most considered writing environments anywhere.
- ·Its focus mode, syntax highlighting for parts of speech, and overall restraint are genuinely excellent.
- ·On Mac, Windows and iOS it is a superb product and better looking than most of its competition.
| On Android and Linux | Markd.ly | iA Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Android app | Yes, native | No longer offered |
| Linux build | Yes | No |
| Pricing model | One purchase, all platforms | Priced per platform |
| Typography | Good | Best in class, its signature |
When you should stay put
If you write on a Mac, a Windows PC or an iPhone and you love iA Writer's typography, keep it. It is a better-looking editor than Markd.ly. This page is for the Android or Linux writer, where iA Writer is not an option at all.
Common questions
Does iA Writer have an Android app?
Not currently. iA Writer previously offered an Android version and it is no longer part of the lineup, which is why this question comes up so often.
Is there an iA Writer for Linux?
No. iA Writer has never shipped a Linux build and none is announced.
Will my iA Writer files open in Markd.ly?
Yes. iA Writer stores plain markdown, and Markd.ly opens ordinary .md files from any folder, so there is no import step and no conversion.
iA Writer platform support verified 2026-08-17 on the iA Writer site. Subject to change. Full Markd.ly vs iA Writer comparison.