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ruff: a writing companion on Windows Pc

Developed By: Third Culture Apps

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 751 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2023.07.05
Size 14.4 MB
Release Date November 29, 23
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Targeting Android 12 and upgraded to latest Google Play billing library for better performance + security + compatibility. [see more]

Description from Developer:
🏆 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 writin... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ruff: a writing companion and install on Windows PC. ruff: a writing companion is free Productivity app, developed by Third Culture Apps. Latest version of ruff: a writing companion is 2023.07.05, was released on 2023-11-29 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of ruff: a writing companion is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 751 users, 54 users had rated it 5*, 500 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ruff: a writing companion on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ruff: a writing companion on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ruff: a writing companion on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ruff: a writing companion using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ruff: a writing companion" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ruff: a writing companion on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ruff: a writing companion" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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🏆 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

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