Distraction-free writing for macOS
Finish your writing sprint.
Only focus, no escape.
JustWrite locks you into a timed sprint so you ship words before the world tugs you away. No other apps. No notifications. Just the page and the clock.
Pay once. No subscription. 14-day refund — email support anytime.
The cursor blinks. No notifications. No tabs to switch to. No escape routes.
Just you and the words. The way it should be.
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How It Works
Four steps. Zero friction.
Set Your Goal
Choose a time limit or word count target. You decide what done looks like.
Press Start
JustWrite enters fullscreen kiosk mode. All escape routes are now sealed.
Write
No Cmd+Tab. No force quit. No distractions. You write until you're done.
Finish
Hit your goal. Copy your work or save it. Feel the accomplishment.
Features That Force Focus
Every feature exists to keep you writing.
Unbreakable Kiosk Mode
Full kiosk mode locks you in. Keyboard shortcuts disabled. Dock hidden. No window controls.
Forward-Only Writing
Disable editing mode and backspace stops working. Arrow keys? Gone. You can only move forward.
Flexible Goals
Time-based for writing sprints. Word-based for daily quotas. Set targets that match your workflow.
Focus Line
Highlights the line you're currently writing. Stay in the flow without losing your place.
Typewriter Sounds
Authentic mechanical feedback on every keystroke. Special sounds for Enter, Space, and Backspace.
Native macOS App
Built with SwiftUI for macOS 14+. Not an Electron app. Not a web wrapper. A real Mac app.
Wellness
We Protect Your Health Too
Writing marathons shouldn't wreck your body.
Rest Your Eyes
Reminders to look away from the screen.
Posture Check
Nudges to straighten up and relax.
Forced Breaks
Full-screen countdown. No escape.
Breaks You Can't Cheat
When break time hits, JustWrite locks you out completely.
Step away from the screen.
Customization
Your Space. Your Rules.
Locked in doesn't mean locked down.
Four Themes
Auto follows your system. Light for day. Dark for night. OLED for pure black.
Paper Width
Narrow for focus. Wide for sprawling thoughts.
Display Options
Show or hide the timer, word count, and clock.
Siri Shortcuts
Automate your writing ritual.
Audio
Your Personal Soundscape
Layer multiple ambient sounds. Each with its own volume.
Typewriter Sounds
Every keystroke clicks. Special sounds for Enter, Space, and Backspace.
Momentum System
Sound Fades When You Stop
Ambient sounds respond to your typing. Keep writing and the soundscape stays alive. Stop typing, and it gently fades to silence.
What Other Apps Don't Have
Every "distraction-free" app lets you leave whenever you want.
The Philosophy
Most productivity tools trust you to stay disciplined.
JustWrite doesn't.
This isn't about willpower. It's about removing the option to fail.
One-time purchase
Start Writing. Forever.
No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Buy once, use forever.
Pay once. Yours forever.
Less than a year of Ulysses ($39.99/yr) or two months of any subscription writing app — and you keep using it after.
Try it on your next writing sprint. 14-day refund, no questions if it doesn't lock you in.
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Everything included
- Lifetime license, pay once
- All future updates included
- Unbreakable kiosk mode
- Forward-only writing mode
- 6 immersive soundscapes
- Forced breaks you can't skip
- Eyes & posture reminders
- 4 themes including OLED
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Native macOS app
14-day refund
If JustWrite doesn't pull you into focus, email me. I send the $29 back — no forms, no questions.
Made by Kitze
Solo dev shipping macOS apps since 2014. I read every support email and answer it myself.
Apple Pay or card
Secure ReleaseFlow checkout. License key lands in your inbox the second the payment clears.
Stop planning to write. Stop meaning to write. Stop almost writing.
Just write.
Honest answers
The things people actually ask before buying.
Is JustWrite Mac-only?
Yes. JustWrite is a native SwiftUI app built for macOS 14 and later. It's not an Electron app or a web wrapper, and there's no Windows, Linux, or web version.
Does JustWrite work offline?
Yes. Writing sessions run entirely on your Mac — no connection is needed to start a sprint, and your words never have to leave your machine.
How do I get my writing out of JustWrite?
When your sprint ends you can copy everything to the clipboard or save it to a file. From there, paste it into iA Writer, Ulysses, Scrivener, Google Docs — wherever you edit.
How is this different from iA Writer or Ulysses?
iA Writer and Ulysses are full writing suites: libraries, Markdown, sync, publishing. JustWrite does one thing they don't — it locks you into a fullscreen sprint until you hit your time or word goal. Many writers draft in JustWrite and edit in their usual app.
Can I really not quit mid-sprint?
Once a sprint starts, JustWrite enters fullscreen kiosk mode: Cmd+Tab, Cmd+Q, Force Quit, and the Dock are all blocked until you reach your goal. That's the whole point — removing the option to bail.
Is it a subscription?
No. JustWrite is a one-time $29 purchase with all future updates included. No recurring fees, ever.
What if it's not for me?
There's a 14-day refund policy. Email support within 14 days of purchase and you'll get your $29 back — no forms, no questions.