Ulysses
Ulysses is a focused writing and note-taking app for macOS and iOS, designed for creative writers, novelists, journalists, academics and anyone working with long-form text. It offers a distraction-free editor with a tabbed interface, a document library with projects and groups, Markdown support, export to multiple formats including Word and PDF, and seamless synchronisation across Apple devices via iCloud. The app emphasizes clean typography, customisable appearance, and writing-focused tools like statistics, revision tracking, and internal linking between notes.
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1 suggestionUlysses shipped a native Apple Silicon build in version 21, released in November 2020 alongside the first M1 Macs, and continues to receive regular updates with the latest release addressing export improvements in May 2026. If you are running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta, update to the latest version through the Mac App Store (where Ulysses is distributed) to get the native Apple Silicon build. Launch the Mac App Store, search for Ulysses, and click Update if available. The native build delivers faster performance and better battery life on M-series Macs, and you will continue to receive updates and new features as the app remains actively maintained.
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