How to Cancel Ulysses Writing App in 2026

Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Easy

Cancel on iPhone/iPad

1. Open Settings
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Find Ulysses and tap it
5. Tap Cancel Subscription

Cancel on Mac

1. Open App Store
2. Click your name (bottom left)
3. Click Account Settings
4. Scroll to Subscriptions → Manage
5. Click Edit next to Ulysses → Cancel

Before You Cancel: Export Your Writing

• Select all sheets you want to keep
• File → Export → choose Markdown (universal format) or DOCX
• Save to a local folder or iCloud Drive
• After cancellation, the app enters read-only mode — you can still read but not edit

Ulysses Pricing

• Monthly: $5.99/month ($71.88/year)
• Annual: $49.99/year (30% cheaper than monthly)
• Includes: Mac, iPhone, iPad — all platforms with one subscription
• Student discount: Available through UNiDAYS

Alternatives

• iA Writer ($49.99 one-time) — similar minimalist writing experience, buy once own forever
• Obsidian (free) — markdown-based, powerful linking, plugin ecosystem
• Bear (free / $3/mo Pro) — beautiful markdown editor with tagging system
• Scrivener ($49 one-time) — best for long-form (novels, screenplays), no subscription
• Apple Notes (free) — increasingly capable, markdown support, perfect for quick writing
• Google Docs (free) — collaboration, cloud sync, accessible everywhere