Like most writers, you might have a preference for editing text on your PC. However, there are excellent apps available that you can use to write on your Android device without any distractions. Here, "distraction" mainly refers to the clutter in an app's interface. Distraction-free text editors maximize the screen space for editing text by minimizing that clutter.

Also, a "text editor" isn't the same as a "word processor" like Google Docs or a "note-taking app" like OneNote that offer advanced formatting and other additional features. A text editor works mostly with plain text.

So, let's look at our picks of the best distraction-free text editors available on Android.

1. iA Writer

iA Writer is a text editor designed from the ground up for a "focused writing experience." It's simultaneously beautiful yet straightforward.

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The integrated file browser makes it easy to find and open any file on your system, and the app supports both plain text and Markdown editing. iA Writer can export text in plain text, HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats. To do so, tap on the three dots (More Options) button, go to Preview, and hit the Share icon.

Download: iA Writer (Free, in-app purchases available)

2. Writer Plus

Writer Plus is another plain text and Markdown text editor in the vein of iA Writer. Its primary focus is on light use of system resources, maximizing battery life, and ensuring the app is as robust and crash-free as possible. It's excellent for older or less powerful Android devices.

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You get the bare essentials as far as features go: folder organization, basic Markdown formatting, a night mode for reduced eye strain, word and character counts, plus basic undo/redo functionality. You can also use a few nifty keyboard shortcuts if you connect a keyboard to your Android device.

Download: Writer Plus (Free, in-app purchases available)

3. JotterPad

JotterPad is a text editor for creative types, such as screenplay or novel writers. It offers a bit more creative control than the other apps above, but you don't need to be a serious writer to benefit from JotterPad. The slick interface and distraction-free design are excellent for anyone who has text to edit.

Special features include outlines, search and replace, publishing, and statistics, among others. Markdown formatting and exporting are also supported.

Download: JotterPad (Free, in-app purchases available)

4. QuickEdit Text Editor

If your text editing needs involve programming of any kind, QuickEdit Text Editor should be one of the first apps you check out. It offers the broadest range of syntax highlighting, with over 40 languages supported out of the box, including C#, C++, Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, Swift, and many more.

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Notable features include highly-optimized performance, support for opening multiple files at once, line numbers, unlimited undo/redo, search and replace, and an optimized interface for tablet devices. You get all the major functionality in the free version at the expense of ads on your screen.

Download: QuickEdit Text Editor (Free) | QuickEdit Text Editor Pro ($3.99)

5. Jota+ Text Editor

Like QuickEdit Text Editor, Jota+ Text Editor is designed for programmers, but you can use it for writing. In addition to supporting web languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it also highlights syntax for C, C++, Lua, PHP, Python, Ruby, and more.

Notable features include opening multiple files, searching and replacing, custom font settings, line numbers, and a customizable interface. QuickEdit is arguably better and cheaper, so we only recommend Jota+ if you don't like or can't use QuickEdit for whatever reason. A downside of Jota+ is that it displays ads which can be a distraction at times.

Download: Jota+ Text Editor (Free, in-app purchases available)

6. Notepad Text Editor

Notepad Text Editor is the bare essentials app of choice for writers. It is entirely free and has only basic functionality like undo/redo, line numbers, word wrap, changing text size, and fonts. The interface is pretty clean and distraction-free so that you can write with total concentration.

Download: Notepad Text Editor (Free)

7. Pure Writer

Pure Writer is another distraction-free text editor with a minimalistic interface. Apart from its focus-friendly design, it offers features like switching between plain text and Markdown mode, auto-saving, Backup/Restore, support for connecting to a desktop, find and replace, formatting options, and many more.

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Pure Writer is a solid entry in this list and can help you write with total concentration. However, some of its attractive features are hidden behind in-app purchases.

Download: Pure Writer (Free, in-app purchases available)

8. Writer

Writer is a pretty straightforward, bare-bones text editor. You won't get any advanced features in this app, although that might help you maintain focus while writing. You can change the theme of the app and font type in the settings menu, and share files in the TXT, MD, PNG, or HTML formats.

The only issue with this app is that it contains ads that are rather intrusive compared to other apps on this list. This flaw makes it not so distraction-free in comparison, although you can remove the ads through an in-app purchase.

Download: Writer (Free, in-app purchases available)

Which Text Editor Is Right for You?

For writing only, go with iA Writer for true simplicity and JotterPad if you need a bit of creative flair. If you're going to edit code as well, it doesn't get much better than QuickEdit. These are just some recommendations, though. The other apps on the list have a lot to offer as well and are well worth trying.

Almost all of these apps offer in-app purchases, so you can upgrade the one you like after testing. If you are not down with the idea of purchasing apps, all the apps mentioned above will offer the basic functionality that you need to get started.

So, go ahead and install the distraction-free text editor of your choice to write your next masterpiece.