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Android Productivity Oregano Apps
3.3 GP
6,387+
Google Play

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Been using yWriter: Novel Writing for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you write and edit your novel by breaking it down into chapters and scenes. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do – you can create new chapters, add scenes, move stuff around, all that. And there’s also a neat distraction-free writing mode which is pretty cool. And you can export your work to other formats, which is useful.

Look, if you’re an aspiring novelist or just like writing, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you need a mobile novel-writing tool.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on yWriter: Novel Writing. I've tested a bunch of writing apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The organization tools are super helpful for keeping your novel structured, and the distraction-free mode is great for actually getting words on the page. But I do find the UI a bit dated and clunky at times. And some of the advanced features can be tricky to figure out. Compared to other options, I'd say it's a good middle-ground - not the most polished but gets the job done well enough.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of tools for organizing your novel chapters and scenes
  • Distraction-free writing mode helps you focus
  • Free to use with no paywalls or in-app purchases
  • Syncs with the desktop yWriter software

Cons

  • Interface feels a bit outdated and can be confusing
  • Some advanced features are hard to discover
  • Occasional bugs and crashes on older devices

Specifications

Updated 13.07.2025
Category Productivity
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Oregano Apps
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.spacejock.ywriter

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3.3/5
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