Two aps I have used, and have liked are: Writing App by Thomas Sillmann A Novel Idea (cannot find on Apple store for more details)
The first is the one I currently use, though I wish the second were still available. Denny On 12/7/17, TaraPrakash <taraprak...@gmail.com> wrote: > Is it possible Now to to make and read comments in Microsoft Word file and > use track changes to suggest deletion and revisions ? > I would love to pay for an app that allows it with VoiceOver > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 7, 2017, at 9:41 AM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> >> wrote: >> >> I don't understand the subscription approach either as someone receiving >> money on a regular basis does not guarantee that they won't go out of >> business, which was one justification given. >> I will say, though, that when an app is as thorough as Writer, I'd be >> willing to pay for added features to show support for the developer. >> There are several apps that have made significant advances that I would >> have gladly paid more for, but they didn't ask for anything. >> Then, there are some apps that add features that cost the developer more >> to add, like Blind Square, and he does ask for the user to pay for them, >> which is totally fine with me. You can always just stick to the app, and >> not add the extra feature. >> But, as always, this is completely a personal choice for each user. >> Just my opinion, >> Richard >> >> >> >> (Sent from the iPod Touch 6) >> >> On Dec 7, 2017, at 6:17 AM, Jenifer Barr <claudas...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I use writer. I don't understand what the justification of a >>> subscription-based writing tool? >>> Jen >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Dec 7, 2017, at 9:15 AM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Writer is $9.99 but well worth it in my opinion. >>>> I know nothing about Scribner. >>>> MS-Word is free, but not very user friendly with VoiceOver. It is almost >>>> impossible to keep track of where you are in a document. >>>> It might be a little better than Pages, but not great. >>>> Richard >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> (Sent from the iPod Touch 6) >>>> >>>> On Dec 7, 2017, at 5:39 AM, K. Scott Carlson <kelbycarl...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> It seems like the top ones that people recommend are Scrivener, >>>>> VoiceDream Writer and MS Word. >>>>> >>>>>> On 12/6/2017 8:40 PM, Michael Feir wrote: >>>>>> I completely get that feeling. However, they make a pretty good case. >>>>>> Good enough to convince me at any rate. I'm in this for the long haul. >>>>>> I want a tool which will not suddenly disappear or be left to age >>>>>> ungracefully. Not so long ago, there were some wonderful audio games >>>>>> which even had famous voice actors like Sean Bean as narrators. >>>>>> They're gone now because the developers couldn't make enough profit to >>>>>> keep in business making games. Papa Sangre and Audio Defence can't be >>>>>> bought anymore and you'd need older hardware to run them. I never got >>>>>> to win any of those games before they reached the point where they >>>>>> wouldn't work on new versions of iOS. That's what can happen when you >>>>>> pay once and everyone else interested has also paid once. >>>>>> >>>>>> The subscription model gives them the income they need to keep working >>>>>> on Ulysses in a more considered way than with other apps. With a >>>>>> one-time feee, you buy what you get but there's no funds or obligation >>>>>> for the developer to keep working on it. Also, in order to attract >>>>>> more customers, you need to make big changes with that in mind rather >>>>>> than the more considered changes you make when you rely on people >>>>>> sticking with you who like what you offered at the time you >>>>>> subscribed. >>>>>> >>>>>> When I've put in tech support requests, I've gotten consistantly >>>>>> reasonable good responses. They're a small company but they really >>>>>> care about problems faced by subscribers. I don't think blind people >>>>>> make a huge percentage of their subscribers but they nevertheless >>>>>> address accessibility issues as that's possible. Frankly, I'm in this >>>>>> out of pure interest to see how a steady income changes app >>>>>> development and mind set for these folks. I want to see how thing >>>>>> develop over the years presuming they manage to last. They['ve gotten >>>>>> tonds of attention from writers so I think they have a very good >>>>>> chance of staying the corse and keeping their subscribers happy. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyhow, that's why I got on board. It's not perfect. There's a >>>>>> movement lag when yo first move onto a document with Voiceover. >>>>>> However, writing works fine but they're going to improve movement of >>>>>> the cursor with VoiceOver as soon as they can. It's good enough that >>>>>> I'm more than willing to put up with a few things in order to have the >>>>>> rest. I'll keep an ear on this threas to see what other people may >>>>>> have found when it comes to writing apps. >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 8:08 PM kelby carlson <kelbycarl...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> I totally understand a subscription model for a service like Spotify >>>>>>> where you're paying for access to a catalog. But not with something >>>>>>> like a writing tool for personal use; a one-time charge makes more >>>>>>> sense from my perspective. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 6, 2017, at 5:44 PM, Michael Feir <michael.f...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I personally find Ulysses worth the subscription. It'll be even more >>>>>>>> the case once they deal with a touch of cluggishness navigating with >>>>>>>> VoiceOver. That's on the agenda. One alternative you may want to >>>>>>>> check out is Bear. I don't believe it's a subscription model app. >>>>>>>> There's also Scrivener. Pages from Apple is their free word >>>>>>>> processor. I didn't like it but others may find it suits them. You >>>>>>>> might also want to try Microsoft Word which is free on iOS. Hope >>>>>>>> that helps. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 5:30 PM Stephanie Mitchell >>>>>>>>> <natureloving...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> I use byword. It is similar but a little cheaper. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Steph >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>> From: K. Scott Carlson >>>>>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>> Date: 12/07/2017 08:19 AM >>>>>>>>> Subject: Free Writing App? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Does anyone have any recommendations for either a free or >>>>>>>>> inexpensive >>>>>>>>> writing app that is accessible? I was thinking of getting Ulysses >>>>>>>>> but I >>>>>>>>> don't want to pay a subscription fee for an app like that. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>>>>>>>> iPhone list. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>>>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>>>>>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on >>>>>>>>> the list itself. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached >>>>>>>>> at: mk...@ucla.edu. 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