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iA Writer lifetime deal

Desktop App · Direct · 16.8 yrs live · by iA

A minimalist Markdown writing app first released in 2010 by Information Architects. Sold as a one-time purchase per platform (about $49.99 on Mac and iOS, $29.99 on Windows) with no subscription. The one-time model remains in place as of 2026.

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Years live16.8

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