Writing Apps

We're in the age of the smartphone and tablet. Everywhere you go, you see people tapping away at their screens and it's not going to stop anytime soon. I have one. In fact, I have one of each and one of the great features with both is the invention of the app stores, something that's great for the writer on the go. The problem is there are so many apps out there, it's hard to know where to start. Here are a list of my top 5 recommended apps that I have either personally used or researched. I do want to note that I am an android user, so I'm more familiar with that app store. However, I have broken the list into Android/Apple as not to leave anyone out. There are some apps that can be found on both, such as Evernote and Google Drive. These are just located in one or the other. Also, all these apps are free. If you're like me then you're a writer on a budget. Here we go.

Android Apps

Color Note
Color Note is a simple notepad app. It gives you a quick and simple notepad editing experience when you write notes, memo, email, message, shopping list and to do list. Color Note makes taking a note easier than any other notepad and memo apps. 

ListNote
Notepad with Speech-to-Text, Password Protection, and Encryption. Take notes even when you don't feel like typing! Just speak your note, and it will be saved as text. This notepad app was designed to quickly jot down your ideas, with minimal hassle. And it makes it easy to keep those ideas organized.

Writer
Writer is a writing application without the fuss and distraction of a traditional word processor. It's perfect for everything from taking notes to writing a novel on your phone or tablet. Writer's philosophy is Keep It Simple. Writer tries to be as basic as possible, giving you somewhere to turn your thoughts into text, markdown support, and some statistics. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Diaro- Diary Writing
Diaro is an advanced password protected diary, journal, note writing app. It gives an easy way to take a note of your life moments, activities, experiences, thoughts, ideas.

Write
Write is a word processor for handwriting. Write provides a unique set of tools which ease the editing of handwritten text by grouping strokes into lines, much like typed text in a word processor.

Apple Apps

A Novel Idea
A Novel Idea is the premier tool for plotting your story and recording bursts of inspiration. Use its simple interface to create your characters, locations, scenes, and novels and then link them together to create your story's plot. Use the Idea feature to quickly jot down your creative sparks, snap pictures and link them to your story elements. Arrange your scenes by dragging and dropping them into place. Add scene goals and objectives for each character. Plus more!

DraftPad
DraftPad is a simple notepad which is like a single sheet of paper. You can use it to write a draft for emailing, blogging, Googling, Tweeting, or any writing tasks.

NoteBook+
Free, Functional and Flexible, Notebook+ is your best choice for taking notes on your iPad. Notebook+ provides you with smooth and comfortable experience when you’re writing, texting, taking notes, or just doodling. Notebook+ is perfect for your everyday use, as simple as you’re writing on the actual notebook with your hand, with much more productivity and convenience.

iBrainstorm
Capturing and sharing your inner most creative genius has never been easier. Introducing the first multi-device collaboration tool from Universal Mind. From iPhone to iPad with just a flick of the finger, iBrainstorm has set the bar and has redefined the very nature of collaboration.

ColorNote
ColorNote is a simple yet effective notes and to-do app. It provides good basic functionality with an attractive and clutter-free design. Make great looking color-coded to-do lists to help keep track of tasks.