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ruff: a writing companion 2023.07.05

14.4 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.3 - 751 reviews


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ruff: a writing companion, developed and published by Third Culture Apps, has released its latest version, 2023.07.05, on 2023-11-29. This app falls under the Productivity category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.3, based on 751 reviews.

ruff: a writing companion APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: ruff.ruff

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: Third Culture Apps

Category: Productivity

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing ruff: a writing companion on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

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App Rating

4.3
Total 751 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2020-11-05
I'm in love with this app. It's so minimal, easy to use for on-the-go, fast note-taking. The only thing that's still behind other apps for me is categorisation. If there're many notes, it might take a long time to find a note i have written in a long time. But OMG, because of how minimal it is makes me bought the plus. Keep up your great work!✌

4 ★, on 2021-01-05
Possibility to edit widget would be great (text, margins, line-height, etc.). Also making a list is counterintuitive, when I press enter when there is no text it make another bullet, but when there is text it doesn't. Why?

4 ★, on 2020-11-30
horrible design, horrible presentation, but very intuitive. Pretty good. Reply: My review was a bit harsh (I mean, 3 stars?). Yeah it's the aesthetics, and also how you introduced to the app. The tutorial is a page long, with text that doesn't stand out, and the settings also don't stand out. Bad font for intros. I just don't like it, it's horrible. But overall, using the app is very nice and intuitive, sliding left and right, making notes quickly, most note apps aren't intuitive.

5 ★, on 2020-12-03
This app has been quite amazing at writing down a quick note or if you want to put down something in long form. The material styling is fantastic and feels great to use and it just feels good to start typing. Loving the dark theme as well and so far I've not been seeing any bugs. Made sure to buy ruff+ as I keep coming back to jot down something or the other. Thank you kind developer for making this a joy to look at and type on!

4 ★, on 2020-09-15
UPDATED: Im able to replicate the issue. When you click the "..." On the stash you want to share, it doesn't share the stash you selected but on the stash that is currently active (stash that is on the big screen). This is probably not the intended behavior because each stash has its own "..." option. I think something broke. I get a blank document whenever I try to share something whether it's email or saving on google drive. It was working fine a few weeks ago. Now nothing gets shared.

5 ★, on 2021-01-02
Does the pro version have cloud backup option? I mean if we have saved notes and if uninstall the app and reinstall it later will the previous saved notes reappear or not?

Previous Versions

ruff: a writing companion 2023.07.05
2023-11-29 / 14.4 MB / Android 5.0+

ruff: a writing companion 2021.09.09
2022-12-11 / 17.6 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

🏆 Winner of Google's 2019 Material Design Award

💎 Winner of Google Play's Best of 2019 “Hidden Gems”

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ruff is your pocket-sized best friend that aims to make writing on the go fun and sharing it fast & easy. It's a single sheet of text with your progress automatically saved and restored between sessions — no file management to worry about here! You can set aside (aka stash) text to come back to later via a left swipe. Or you can pass it on (aka share) via the FAB.

ruff doesn't want (or need) to replace your text editor, to-do app etc. With its original blend of utility & versatility, ruff is the ideal springboard for all your writing on the go: drafts, notes, lists, ideas, thoughts etc. It's a pleasure to write in ruff, and effortless to move the writing out 💪

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Still not convinced? Check out what the experts have to say ;)

« Ruff’s straightforward brand identity empowers the app’s note-taking users to quickly capture their thoughts in any style. Prioritizing function and clarity, Ruff’s consistent use of typography, shape, and color create an inviting themed experience. » — Google Design ( https://design.google/library/material-design-awards-2019/)

« If you like to write and wish you could do so from your Android device without any distractions, then look no further than ruff. The app contains both a light and dark theme, and it even works on Chromebooks, which makes it a great option for portable writing. Saving your content is easy. All you have to do is swipe to the right, and the app will save your progress so that you can easily pick up where you left off, even if you switch to a different Android device. » — Android Police

« It’s a bit of a niche product, but it looks nice and it works as described. » — Android Authority

🐕+

Throw a bone 🦴 by upgrading to ruff+ to unleash the following:

• Gain full screen estate by removing ads

• Set aside (aka stash) as much text as you like (as opposed to the basic 10)

• Read the entire content of your text from your home screen widget (it's a full screen preview on the basic widget)

... you'll make an indie developer and their digital pup happy too! ♥

New features

Targeting Android 12 and upgraded to latest Google Play billing library for better performance + security + compatibility.

App Permissions

Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.