Here are the best writing apps for Android and how to select them

Choosing the best writing app is a must if your profession demands you to write on the go. Finding out the best one for you may get tricky as both Android and iOS come with a variety of apps. But we’ve made it easier for you with this compilation of the best writing apps — both paid and free.

Whether you are a novel writer, reporter or blogger, you should keep a few things in mind before selecting the writing app for your needs, this includes its features, formats it supports and price. To help you select the best writing apps, here are the best options available for Android users.

App	Features	Size	Price
Google Docs	15GB Cloud storage with Google Drive. Word processor	31MB	Free
LivingWriter	Arrange plots and stories using boards and templates. In-built writing templates to choose from	12MB	$9.99 per month (Free Trial available)
Grammarly Keyboard	Proofreader to correct grammatical errors, typos. A virtual keyboard	97MB	$30 per month
Character Story Planner 2	Helps create background stories for novel characters, locations and magical spells. Suitable for story writers.	16MB	Free
JotterPad	No-distraction mode, dark mode Word counter. Allows formatting your documents into other formats	13MB	Free, in-app purchases
Microsoft Word	You can read, edit and create stories. You can use in-built templates to write blogs, resume, letters and others.	71MB	Free, in-app purchases
Markor	Allows you to work offline. Converts documents to PDF Syntax highlighting	6MB	Free
Pure Writer	Paragraph and line spacing options. Dark mode Restore previous work if it gets deleted	15MB	Free, in-app purchases
Writer Plus	Headers, text formatting, a night mode	819KB	Free, in-app purchases
IA Writer	Focus mode Markdown for HTML Highlights weak verbs, repetitive words, grammatical errors	18MB	Free, in-app purchases

Google Docs
It is one of the most efficient writing apps on Android as it allows users to create, write and share documents with others. It is suitable for blog writers, reporters, and other professional writers.

LivingWriter
It is suitable for novelists and authors as it can help you plan your story, write the plot and organise your writing using various boards and templates.

Grammarly Keyboard
It is a virtual keyboard that helps you proofread and remove grammatical errors and typos. It can help you make your writing crisper by improving the grammar and providing synonyms of words.

Character Story Planner 2
It is an app for storytellers and novelists who wish to give their characters a background story.

JotterPad
It is an app for serious writers with its features such as a split-screen to work on two documents on one. It is said to offer a smooth writing experience and even better features when you buy the paid version.

Microsoft Word
The Microsoft Word app is suitable for professional writers who want to write, edit and share their work. It also lets you read PDF documents and allows cloud integration with Microsoft’s OneDrive.

Markor
It is a simple app to jot down ideas and take notes. You can insert pictures and to-do lists in your documents. It is suitable for bloggers as they can write HTML with its Markdown support.

Pure Writer
It is easy to use and lets you write effectively with paragraph and line spacing options. You can also use the dark mode for reading your documents without straining your eyes.

Writer Plus
The Writer Plus app is suitable for all kinds of writers and provides features such as headers, text formatting, night mode and word counters. It lets users access their documents with ease.

IA Writer
With its Focus Mode, you can dim everything on your screen except for the line you are working on. It comes with plenty of features such as highlighting weak verbs, repetitive words and others to make your writing better.

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