Ulysses
Ulysses is a Markdown-based writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone with a unified library, distraction-free editor, goals, and direct publishing to blogs. Writers use it for everything from notes to books in one synced library. It is sold as a subscription with a free trial.
Current Ulysses discount: 50% off first annual year
The current StudioSavings Ulysses discount is 50% off first annual year. Half off the first annual year, applied after the trial. The discount was checked Nov 2, 2026. Key restriction: After the 7-day trial; US pricing showed $19.99 vs $39.99 at check — regional pricing varies.
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StudioSavings writing tools team checked this discount on Nov 2, 2026. We look for the advertised value, who can use it, and the checkout or sign-up path. If the discount changes or stops matching our record, we update it or pull it from the page.
What it is
Ulysses is the polished writing environment of the Apple ecosystem: every piece you write lives in one synced library of sheets, written in clean Markdown, organized by groups and filters, with goals, deadlines, revision mode, and direct publishing to WordPress, Ghost, and Medium. It belongs in StudioSavings because writers often need to decide quickly whether a tool is worth paying for, whether a discount is real, and whether a cheaper path changes the buying decision.
It wins on cohesion — notes, articles, and book chapters share one home across Mac, iPad, and iPhone — and on an editor that stays out of the way. It's subscription software in a category with one-time rivals, so the recurring cost is the usual objection.
Before paying, use the full trial, then compare a year's subscription against one-time alternatives for your platform mix. Partner codes have discounted the first annual year after trial; regional pricing varies, so the struck-through number you see depends on your storefront. Check renewal pricing before committing.
Pricing at a glance
Ulysses offers monthly and yearly subscriptions for its writing app. The official U.S. page lists $5.99 per month or $39.99 per year; local App Store pricing may differ.
- Intro price
- 7-day free trial through the App Store.
- Renewal
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Cancellation
- Manage or cancel through App Store settings.
- 12 months
- $39.99/year in the U.S.; local App Store pricing may differ.
Checked Nov 3, 2026. View vendor pricing
Who it is for
Worth it if
You use writing tools tools as part of a recurring creative workflow.
Less so if
Skip or wait if this tool does not fit your current workflow. A discount only matters when you will use the product after checkout.
How to redeem it
Start the 7-day trial from the offer page; the discounted first year applies after it.
Questions people actually ask
Is there a Ulysses discount?
Yes. StudioSavings lists a checked Ulysses discount when one is active. Check the discount on this page for the current value, eligibility, and redemption path.
How does StudioSavings check Ulysses discounts?
Discounts stay off public pages until they are active, checked, inside their start and expiry dates, and recorded with source, method, eligibility, and redemption context where available.
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