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What it does
Byword is a Markdown app for writing in plain text on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bywordapp.com
Supported platforms
macos,iosRead 20 Sep 2026 · bywordapp.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · bywordapp.com
Privacy
The Mac App Store listing says the developer indicates that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
The Mac listing says customer support is available by email at [email protected].Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Cloud sync
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · bywordapp.com
Export
Users can preview documents in the app and export to HTML, PDF, or rich text.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bywordapp.com
Export formats
HTML,PDF,rich textRead 20 Sep 2026 · bywordapp.com
iOS features
The iOS listing says users can access documents offline and search document text.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
iOS file limits
The iOS app works with plain-text formats and lists supported extensions including txt, md, markdown, and fountain.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Local file support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · bywordapp.com
Mac features
The Mac listing includes keyboard shortcuts, an alternate dark theme, and Markdown support for footnotes, tables, and cross-references.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Markdown writing
It supports Markdown formatting with keyboard shortcuts, syntax highlighting, and live word counters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bywordapp.com
Publishing
Byword can publish directly to Medium, WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, and Evernote.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bywordapp.com
Publishing workflow
cmsRead 20 Sep 2026 · bywordapp.com
Seller
The App Store identifies Metaclassy, Lda. as the seller and developer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Sync
Documents can sync across devices using iCloud and Dropbox.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bywordapp.com
Who it is for
The Mac listing describes uses including blog posts, research notes, meeting and class notes, emails, and capturing ideas.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Mac Price not published Markdown editing · HTML and PDF export · Publishing to Medium, WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger, and Evernote Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
iPhone and iPad Price not published Markdown editing · Offline document access · HTML and PDF export · Publishing to Medium, WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger, and Evernote Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Byword for iPhone and iPad $5.99, paid once iPhone and iPad app · plain-text formats only Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Byword for Mac $10.99, paid once Mac app · requires macOS 10.13 or later Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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