As a writer, there are a lot of reasons to embrace the digital age.

In fact, right now is probably one of the best times in history to be a writer because there are so many platforms and resources available at the touch of your fingertips thanks to technology.

Even poets can find are variety of sources available to them unlike ever before.

Where once you may have had to attend poetry classes and workshops, read text book after text book and attend lecture after lecture to master the art of writing poetry, now you can find all of the information you need on your phone or tablet.

Thanks to the mobile app revolution, poets can find so many resources using a poetry writing app that not only provide info on poetry, but also make the writing process easier.

To simplify your search for the best apps, we’ve compiled a list of the top 21 poetry writing apps for any poet.

1. Poetry Creator-Verses

Created by Tiny Mobile Inc., Poetry Creator Verses allows you to create your own poems using a variety of dictionaries. Designed to look like word magnets, the app is great for poets who love to explore and play with words. You can even then share your masterpiece on Facebook or via email. The app is free and works on iPhone or iPad. However, you can also upgrade to premium to get access to eight more dictionaries that include a Hip-Hop dictionary and a Beatnik dictionary.

2.Poetry Magazine

If you’re not familiar with the Poetry Foundation, now is the time to get familiar. The Poetry Foundation has been shining the light on poetry and incredible poets since 2003. The magazine, which actually began in 1912, was one of the first publications to publish the works of poets like Carl Sandburg, Wallace Stevens, and T.S. Elliot. Now, the Poetry app gives you access to those poems and much more on IOS and Android. The app is completely free and allows you to read poems and share them on social media, or shake your phone to discover a new poem.

3. Poet’s Pad

Made for both Apple products and Android, this is a one of the few poetry apps that’s really worth a little bit of cash investment. Why? Well, the app comes with multiple features that can be especially beneficial to a poet on the go, such as an idea generator that actually generates words based on your mood and an audio recorder that allows you to practice reading your poems or jot down ideas when you don’t have a pen handy. Created by Paragoni, LLC, the app ranges in price from $1.99 to $9.99 depending on the device.

4. Poetry Daily

While being well versed in the poetry of Shakespeare and even Chaucer has its benefits, every poet writing in the modern era needs to be extremely familiar with the trends and rules of contemporary poetry. That’s where the iPhone app, Poetry Daily, can come in. Every day this app delivers one modern poem to your phone for you to enjoy. The great thing about this free app is that the poems come from new books and the most recent periodicals, so if you like what you read, you can always track down the book or poet later on.

5. Visual Poetry-Word Collage

This $1.99 app by ImageChef Inc., is the perfect app for poets that love to dabble in concrete or shape poetry. The great thing about this app is that you don’t have to be an artist to use it. You can draw your shape, or you can just select for a variety of premade shapes. Then you simply type your poem up and watch it get rearranged into the shape of your choice. You can even change the font and color to fit your subject. The app is available to all IOS users.

6. Haiku Poem

Haiku Poem by International Reading Association allows poets to not only read haikus, but also teaches them how to write a Haiku. One of the great things about this free app is that it has a “syllable count” feature, which is especially useful for those who are new to the world of the Haiku. Additionally, users can save their work and return to it later. The app is compatible with iPad.

7. Poetry Everywhere

Poems aren’t like novels or short stories. Unlike its lengthier counterparts, poetry is meant to be read aloud, and usually sounds better. That can sound like an intimidating task at first, however, if you’ve never seen it done before. With Poetry Everywhere, created by WGBH, you have access to a variety of clips of pro poets reading their work. The app is free and is best used with iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

8. RhymeZone

Rhyming in your poetry may not be something you do often, however, if you’re ever in need of a rhyme, this is one of the best rhyming dictionaries available on the app market. Although it’s about $3, you definitely won’t regret investing in this app, with almost 100,000 rhyming words. Created by Datamuse Corporation, this app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

9. PortaPoet

This is a great app for the modern poet, because it brings the workshop to you. Using PortaPoet, compatible with IOS, you can count syllables, rhyme, and even publish your poems. But one of the best features of this $1.99 app is that you can actually rate poems or “rap battles” and challenge others to a competition as well.

10. Writer

If you’re the kind of writer that’s always on the go and don’t have a lot of space for your computer or notebook, Writer is a great tool. The free app, created by James McMinn, enables poets, and all writers, to jot down their work quickly and easily. The app is compatible with Android devices.

11. Poet’s Corner

For those looking for poetry writing apps for Android that don’t have time to attend a live workshop, Poet’s Corner is one of the best apps for sharing your work. Created by Wild Notion Labs, the free app provides a forum for poets to write their poems, share their work and read work written by others.

12. Famous Poetry

If you’re a big fan of the works some of the classic poets, then Famous Poetry for Android is a good archive. Created by Ten Doves Charity, the app features a variety of work by some of the world’s famous poets, such as Lord Byron, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Robert Frost. This is an especially great app if you want to immerse yourself in some quality poetry without dropping hundred of dollars on a textbook. And the best part? It’s totally free.

13. Pocket Poet

If you’re looking for an Android app that’s similar to PortaPoet, then you can’t go wrong with Pocket Poet. Even better, this app is completely free. You can use this app to find the perfect word based on rhyme, syllables, and even stresses. The filters are exact and make it easy to find the right word for any kind of poem. You can also use this Blue Durian Studios app to search for synonyms. Even if you’re not a poet, this is still a great app to use if you’re looking for a strong thesaurus or rhyming dictionary.

14. JotterPad

JotterPad is another one of those incredible Android apps that makes writing your poems a smooth process. Developed by Two App Studio Pte. Ltd., the app is a text editor that works similar to a word processor, without all the fuss of a word processor. You simply type your text and save. It’s that simple! But what makes JotterPad a great selection for poetry is that it features themes and even several different type phases, so you can play with the way your poem looks. The free app also comes with a built in dictionary and can even transform your final product into shareable PDFs. You can even upload your work to any cloud system you use, so you an access your work from anywhere.

15. Glossary of Poetry Terminology

If you’re very new to poetry and simply want more information about it, or if you’re looking to experiment with different styles, this app can be very informative. Think of this app as your dictionary for poetic terminology. It’s a glossary that covers a wide variety of poetic forms, historical movements and even poetic tools like accentual verse. The 99-cent app works for all Android users.

16. AudioNote

One of the most inconvenient things about being a poet is that all the right verses can come to you at all the wrong times. If you’ve ever been on a crowded city bus and had inspiration strike, you know what I’m talking about. AudioNote was made to address that problem. Developed by Luminant Software, Inc., the $10 app allows you to not only record yourself, but also allows you to add notes to the recording later on. This way you can voice record any ideas you might have for poems and then go back at a more convenient time to develop them. But the best part of this app is that you can also use it to both record and take notes. Made for iPhone and iPad, the app then synchronizes your voice recording with the notes you’ve taken. When you play back the recording, you can actually click on your notes to jump to the section you’re looking for.

17. Poetics

Are you part poet part photographer? There’s an app for you! It’s called Poetics. Made for Apple users, Poetics allows you to snap a photo and then write whatever you’d like over it. This is an especially useful feature for poets that like to explore a particular subject, or theme in their poems. The nice thing about this app is that it gives you ownership. You can resize text, rotate the image, and scale. Even better, the app saves as you go and you can also share your finished product on social media. Created by Soulincode Inc., the $1.99 app even allows you to speak into it and turns those words into text, so you can write wherever you happen to be.

18. Instant Poetry!

If you’re the kind of poet that loves word play and likes to read the work of others, then this is a good app to depend on if you’re looking for some genuine feedback, or just want a fun way to practice your art. The app is free and works with all Android devices. One of the best things about this app, created by Ink Lily Studios, however, is the search based on category. You can also share poems with other members of the Instant Poetry community. When posting, keep in mind that the poems have to be relatively short for the system to accept them, however.

19. Be a Poet

This app, created by S. Whitney Powell, is somewhat off the beaten path when it comes to popular poetry apps. However, there are a lot of reasons to like using this free app, whether you’re a poetry beginner or a well-versed writer. The great thing about the Be a Poet app is that it’s structured very much like a game, which makes brainstorming and even word play just fun. Created a masterpiece you’d like to keep? You can transform your poem into an image you can then share with anyone. You can also purchase other language packs that enable you to learn a new language and write poetry in that language.

20. Poetizer

Poetizer is like a GoFundMe for poets that just so happen to be Android users. Have a masterwork you’re dying to share with everyone and curious to see how it would fair in a real publisher’s market? Poetizer is the perfect place to test the waters. Developed by the European Leadership & Academic Institute, the app is a forum for poets to write poetry and share their poem with friends. But what’s really unique about Poetizer is that it features a crowd-funding capacity that actually allows people to donate money to support your writing.

21. Ap LyricPad

This is an app specifically designed for poets that also happen to be more musically inclined. The neat thing about this Android app is that it allows you to record music or melodies that you create on your phone. Have a cool beat for a rap song floating around in your head? Use this free app designed by Eli Brown to record it.

With all of these amazing tools out there that allow you to not only learn the craft of poetry, but also excel at it, there’s really no excuse to delay your dreams of writing poetry any longer. If you’re crazy about poetry, download the apps, take the time to write and share with other people. You never know, someone might just end up loving the words you put on the page.

13 More Poetry Writing Apps

1. Rhymer’s Block

Rhymer’s Block is one of the most popular mobile apps for poets and lyricists. The app was created with the goal of helping writers capture inspiration as soon as it strikes—whether you’re on the train, hanging out with your friends, or simply going about your day. But Rhymer’s Block is more than just a digital notepad where you can jot down ideas. It also boasts several helpful features, such as real-time rhyme suggestions, word frequency analysis, color-coded rhymes, and more. It can even suggest rhymes for words that aren’t in the dictionary, which is great if you often use slang words or neologisms in your writing.

And even though you can use the app offline, Rhymer’s Block does offer cloud syncing. This means your work is automatically uploaded to the cloud so you don’t have to worry about losing your progress. Rhymer’s Block is available for free on iOS.

2. Word Palette

Word Palette is the perfect mobile app for poets and authors who struggle with writer’s block or are looking to reignite their creative spark. The app works by showing you “word palettes” which the developer describes as intelligently scrambled text. You can then shuffle different words and choose the ones that resonate with you, leaving you with a collection of words to weave together and draw inspiration from.

You can also create your own word palettes by importing your favorite texts and converting them. You can import anything from news articles to text files you have written in the past. You can even mix and match different palettes to get exciting and unexpected results. Word Palette is available on iOS, and you can download it for free.

3. Poet Assistant

Poet Assistant is another mobile app that writers and poets have been raving about. It is basically a set of tools designed to help people write poems with ease. It comes with a rhyming dictionary based on the Carnegie Mellon University Pronunciation Dictionary. It also comes with a thesaurus that will suggest synonyms that might better suit your poem. It even has a dictionary so you can check the definitions of certain words. And the best part is that all of Poet Assistant’s features are built in and don’t require an internet connection. This means you can do all your writing offline, wherever you are.

As an added bonus, Poet Assistant also has a section where you can enter your text and have your device’s text-to-speech engine read it aloud to you. Poet Assistant is absolutely free and currently available to both iOS and Android users.

4. Mirakee

Mirakee is both a writing app and a blogging platform for poets, authors, and songwriters. It connects you with writers and readers from all around the globe, creating a community through the power of words. Post your work on Mirakee and receive comments and feedback from other users. Comment on other people’s work and offer feedback as well. If you’ve written something but aren’t ready to share it just yet, you can save it as a draft and return to it later. Mirakee also has an in-app design tool that lets you transform your poems and quotes into beautiful photos that you can share across various platforms.

Mirakee is also great for battling writer’s block. The app is home to daily writing challenges, where you have to write poems or stories based on a particular prompt or theme. Mirakee is free with the option of in-app purchases, and it’s available on both Android and iOS.

5. Lyric Notepad

Lyric Notepad is one of the leading mobile notepads for poets, songwriters, and rappers. In addition to being a place where you can write down your poems and lyrics on the go, Lyric Notepad also has other great features to make writing easier. The app automatically looks for rhyme suggestions as you type, and you can adjust the app’s rhyme sensitivity based on your preferences. The app also counts the syllables in each line and can break the lines into quarter measures. Lyric Notepad also has a built-in recorder and metronome, which is particularly useful for rappers and spoken word artists. The metronome feature can be used either as an audio or visual reference.

Lyric Notepad is available on both Android and iOS, and it is free to download and use. Optional in-app purchases are available.

6. Word Mover

Word Mover is a poetry writing app geared toward teens and younger writers who want to try their hand at writing poems. It works best on tablets and allows users to create found poetry using existing poems or word banks. When you launch the app, your screen will be populated with jumbled words, and it’s your job to connect them to create poems. The poems you create will be stored in your device’s memory, but you can also send them to yourself via email, print them out using a wireless printer, or save them to your photo gallery. There are also helpful tips and instructions throughout the app, guiding you along the way.

This is a great app for beginners, but also for experienced poets looking for inspiration. Word Mover is free on both Android and iOS.

7. HaikuJAM

HaikuJAM is part writing app, part collaborative game. The concept behind it is to create haikus and micro-poems with the help of other users. You can either write the first line and wait for other users to add to it, or you can add lines to poems others have already started. Not only does it force you to convey your message in just a few words, it also allows you to write about topics you otherwise wouldn’t have explored. The social aspect of HaikuJAM also lets you connect with other poets in a fun and laidback environment. HaikuJAM even has a creativity tracker and a mood tracker, as well as a range of creative writing prompts. Poets whose first language isn’t English will also benefit from the app’s built-in spelling and grammar checker.

If you are interested in playing HaikuJAM, you can download it for free on both Android and iOS devices.

8. Blackout Bard

Blackout Bard lets you create blackout poetry on the go. Blackout poetry, also known as erasure poetry, is a poetic form that is becoming more and more popular among both new and experienced poets. You do it by blacking out certain words in an existing text, creating unique poems of your own. It’s a great way to spark creativity, and for poets who get intimidated by a blank page, it’s a great place to start. With Blackout Bard, you can use any existing text available online and customize any of the app’s premade templates to make your creations stand out even more. Once you’re done, you can export your creation to the gallery and share it across social media.

Blackout Bard is completely free, and it is available to both iOS and Android users.

9. Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms

When writing poetry, you may come across terms you might not be familiar with. Metonymy, hyperbaton, anastrophe… While no one expects you to know what every single literary term means, it may be helpful to have something to refer to when these terms do pop up. And that’s exactly what the Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms app does. It provides definitions of literary terms, including newly coined terms from modern theoretical and critical movements.

Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms is free, and it is available on both Android and iOS.

10. Poemia

Poemia is a poetry writing app that doubles as a social media platform. Basically, it lets you share your own work and read poems written by other users. When you first install the app, you will be asked to create a profile just like other social media platforms. You can then post your poems to your profile and follow other users whose work you enjoy. Poemia also has a messaging system so you can reach out and chat with other users privately. Overall, Poemia is a great app for poets who are interested in getting their work out there and building an audience.

Poemia is free to download, but it is only available on Android devices.

11. The Haiku Foundation

The Haiku Foundation’s mobile app is a portable library containing hundreds of beautiful haikus. Their haiku collection is carefully curated, and you’ll find a mix of haikus by renowned Japanese masters and respected modern writers, as well as those written by lesser known poets. If you’re trying to look for a specific haiku, you can search the app’s library by author, content, or source. If you want to read a haiku you’ve never read before, you can shake your phone to see a random poem from the collection.

Starting the day with an inspiring haiku is a great way to boost your creativity, and many writers have incorporated The Haiku Foundation app into their daily routines. The Haiku Foundation app is free, and it is available to all iOS users.

12. English Poets and Poems

The English Poets and Poems app is another great source of inspiration for poets and authors. It contains more than 40,000 poetry classics, all organized in easy-to-browse categories. With the app, you can bookmark your favorite poems, share your favorite poems with your friends, and add notes to each poem for future reference. There’s also a “random” button that you can tap to discover new poems. The app works offline, so you don’t need to be connected to the internet to enjoy it.

If you’re ready to dive into the wonderful world of poetry, you can download the English Poets and Poems app for free on your Android device.

13. Poems

Poems is a free mobile app where you can write and post your poems. You can also read and comment on the works of other poets. The app encourages users to interact with each other in a friendly and constructive manner, which is perfect for poets who are interested in receiving feedback about their writing. The poems on the app are categorized by topic, and some of the app’s most popular categories include love, friendship, life, nature, and family. There’s also a section dedicated to all the featured poems for that particular month.

You can download Poems for free on your Android device.

Have you used any of the poetry writing apps featured in the post? Or have you found other poetry apps not included in the above list helpful? Please share your experiences in the comments box below!

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As a graduate from the University of Arizona in English and Creative Writing, Rofida Khairalla’s love for classical literature and post-modern fiction extends beyond the realm of books. She has provided her services independently as a freelance writer, and wrote on the news desk for the student-run newspaper, The Daily Wildcat. As an aspiring children’s book author, she’s refined her craft amongst the grand saguaros of the Southwest, and enjoys playing with her German Shepherd on the slopes of Mount Lemmon.