What to choose: Writer Pro or iA Writer

iA Writer was one of the first text editors preach minimalism, simplicity and an interface that does not distract from the main writer - text. However, after the developer of iA Writer for some time released a new editor called Writer Pro.

It would seem Writer Pro was supposed to be a full replacement iA Writer, but the developer continued develop and update the old text editor, putting all the question about what are all the same to use? New and expensive Writer Pro or older, but cheaper iA Writer?

We decided to answer this question and prepared a comparison of these two applications.

iA Writer

Let's start with the "obsolete" and nobody wants iA Writer. Blank sheet on which the later will be located your text occupies 100% of the space. On the main screen there are no items or settings.

Only a small semi-transparent bar at the bottom that displays the number of written words, symbols, It is also quick access to certain functions of editing text (headings, bold, italic, and etc.).

Benefits:

1. a small price
2. Ability synchronization between the Mac and iOS
3. The lack of distractions
4. Simplicity

Disadvantages:

1. Occasionally sync problems
2. lack of functionality

iA Writer will be the best friend for those who often work with the text and does not need a lot of options (there are none at all) and redundant functionality. If you need a text editor that does not distract from the process of writing, iA Writer - an excellent choice.

Writer Pro

Writer Pro, in turn, slightly departs from iA Writer concept and offers a greater number of items for editing. The main interface is divided into two parts. In the main text will be located, and in a small panel on the right editing elements.

Among them: the transition between the working stages of writing (notes, writing, editing and proofreading), quick access to a choice of titles, number of characters and words, as well as syntax highlighting.

It is worth looking separately. This feature would be very useful if it was available for Russian language. But, as you know, this is not so for us it is just a useless pile of words.

In general, apart from the above functions, Writer Pro is almost identical iA Writer and also allows save files in the docx or Markdown (for blogging), has keyboard shortcuts and allows you to work in full-screen mode.

Benefits:

1. The separation of the process of writing the text into 4 parts
2. Easy access to the titles, if you for some reason do not want to use hot keys
3. Ability synchronization between the Mac and iOS

Disadvantages:

1. Price
2. Almost complete similarity with iA Writer
3. Non-performing functions for the Russian-speaking users

Writer Pro - an enhanced version of iA Writer. Whether it is expanded by the same amount, how much different the cost of these applications ($ 15)? You decide.

Output

Choosing between iA Writer and Writer Pro, ask yourself one question. Do you need the number of functions Writer Pro has and does not have the iA Writer and whether you are willing to pay for it extra $ 15? If the answer is yes, then buy nezadumyvayas Writer Pro. This is an excellent text editor that definitely you will enjoy.

However, if the functions offered Writer Pro you do not need, then there is no reason not to buy it instead of iA Writer. After all, if there is no difference, why pay more?

How do you use a text editor? And why did you choose it?