Note (September 2026): This list actually covers 12 apps, not 10, and four of them (Google AdSense, BlogPress, Blogo and Disqus) are no longer available in the app stores; each entry below now states its current status.
The best blogging apps for beginners in September 2026 are the WordPress app (or Automattic’s Jetpack app) for writing and publishing, Tumblr for visual blogging, Google’s Blogger app on Android, Google Analytics for traffic, Buffer for social sharing and Google Drive for drafts and files. All are free to download; Buffer and some others charge for extra features.
Key Takeaways
- Eight of the 12 apps in this list are still available as of September 2026: WordPress, Tumblr, Google Analytics, Buffer, BlogTouch, Blogger (Android), Google Drive and Dictionary.com.
- The Google AdSense, BlogPress, Blogo and Disqus apps are gone; Google discontinued the AdSense apps and moved mobile access to the AdSense website.
- Google Analytics now means Google Analytics 4; the older Universal Analytics stopped processing data on July 1, 2024.
- Buffer’s free plan covers up to 3 social channels with 10 scheduled posts per channel, and paid plans start at $5 per channel per month as of September 2026 (prices change).
- A phone is fine for drafting, photos, comments and stats, but most bloggers still do SEO work, theme changes and long edits on a computer.
Mobile apps now handle most day-to-day blogging tasks, from drafting and publishing to replying to comments and checking traffic. With the help of blogging apps bloggers can now blog right from their iPhone or Android device without even using a laptop.
New bloggers should start learning how to use their smartphones for blogging. This will help them create better content, connect with their audience and build initial traffic for their blog.
Top Blogging Apps for Android and iPhone
Hence to make it easier for new bloggers we are giving you a list of 12 blogging apps for their smartphones.
WordPress
The free WordPress app, made by Automattic, is one of the best-known blogging apps for iPhone and Android. As of September 2026 it is listed on Apple’s App Store as “WordPress – Website Builder” and is still free, and Automattic also offers a separate free Jetpack app for publishing, stats, comments and reading other sites.
WordPress is an open source project that allows the blogger to do following things.
- Manage your WordPress blog right from your iPhone.
- Create, edit posts and schedule posts.
- Moderate comments
- Checking analytics data.
- Publishing images, photos, videos, audios taken from your smartphone.
The WordPress app is compatible with self-hosted WordPress blogs and the blogs hosted on WordPress.com. According to its App Store listing, it supports WordPress.com sites and self-hosted WordPress.org sites running WordPress 4.0 or higher.
The ease of using WordPress app makes it very popular among new bloggers.
Tumblr
In today’s world images and photos have become an integral part of blogging.
If your blog is all about graphic content then Tumblr is the best app for you.
Here is what you can do with Tumblr app installed on your iPhone.
- You can post content, schedule posts and reply messages.
- You can post photos, images, quotes to your blog with the help of this app.
- You can also upload videos and audio clips to it from your iPhone.
- You can access Tumblr Dashboard which is built right into the app.
The Tumblr app is free, with an interface that suits new bloggers. Tumblr, launched in February 2007, has been owned by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, since August 2019.
Google Analytics
Every blogger in the initial phase would like to keep a track on the number of visitors coming to their blog. This is when Google analytics app comes handy. As a blogger, Google analytics can help you track
- Real time data of your visitors who are live on your blog.
- Track your blog traffic (weekly/monthly/yearly).
- Demographic data
- Analyze your content performance.
- Track your SEO and social media performance.
Goals (micro and macro) belonged to the older Universal Analytics, which stopped processing data on July 1, 2024. Google Analytics 4, the default version since October 2020, is event-based, so you track actions such as sign-ups or clicks as events. The Google Analytics app is still free on Android and iOS as of September 2026 and shows real-time data, built-in reports and date comparisons.
Google Analytics App for Android
Google AdSense
Every blogger will look to monetize their blog in the future and generate revenue. If you are a beginner then AdSense is one common way to start monetizing your blog.
The Google AdSense app is no longer available. Google announced in July 2019 that the AdSense Android and iOS apps would be discontinued and removed from the app stores by the end of 2019, and it moved mobile access to the AdSense website, which you open in a phone browser. The website is where you now check your earnings. You can track the following things
- Your estimated earnings (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly).
- Detailed Metrics – CTR, CPC, CPM, page views.
- Your earnings based on ad units and custom channels.
- Maintain your earning report.
Google AdSense App for Android
Buffer
Along with writing and publishing an article, it is equally important to promote your blog. It becomes equally difficult to manage so many social media platforms at one go. Buffer solves all these problems.
- Setup easy sharing schedule on social media channels
- Manage Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and more. Google+ was shut down on April 2, 2019; as of September 2026 Buffer lists 12 channels, including TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon and Substack
- Customize your posts as per your need
- Analyze all your post performance and check for trending post.
BlogPress
I should have mentioned BlogPress app first on the list but because it is not free I am mentioning here.
Here are following things you can do with this app.
- You can upload files, videos, images, hyperlinks, anchor texts etc using this app.
- BlogPress supports all the major platforms like Blogger, WordPress, MSN Live Space etc.
- It has easy to use interface that allows bloggers to manage their blogs on their smartphone.
- It allows photo blogging, video blogging, image sharing very easy. ,
When this article was written, it cost $3. As of September 2026, BlogPress is no longer listed in Apple’s App Store, so the button below may not lead to a working listing.
BlogTouch Pro
BlogTouch Pro is specially designed for the Blogspot Blogger’s users.
When this article was written, the app cost $4.99 on the iPhone. As of September 2026 it is listed on the App Store as “BlogTouch for Blogspot Blogger” and is free to download, so check the listing for any in-app purchases.
Following are the salient features of BlogTouch Pro.
- Blog directly from your phone instead of using a laptop.
- You can easily manage multiple blogs like publishing, editing, managing comments, creating new blog posts and pages.
- You can share anything with your readers the moment you come across it.
- The interface is very easy to use for new bloggers.
Blogger
If you don’t want to pay for BlogTouch Pro then you can use regular Blogger because it is absolutely free of cost.
You all know about Blogger because it is one of the most popular blogging platforms in the world.
Google’s Blogger app is available for Android (button below), but as of September 2026 no Google-made Blogger app appears in the US App Store, so iPhone users generally use the Blogger website in a browser. Either way, Blogger’s mobile features are more limited than the WordPress app’s.
You can do basic things like
- Creating and managing blog posts, moderating comments, creating new pages etc.
- You can upload videos and images.
- Tweak your blog for basic SEO.
Google Drive
Google Drive is available for both Android and iPhone.
If you are a big fan of cloud computing then you can use Google Drive for your blog.
Here are some of its advantages.
- Bloggers can store all kinds of documents like Word, Excel files, images, videos, audio etc.
- You can always sync documents across multiple devices linked to your Google account.
- If you daily update your blog with new content then Google Drive app is best for you.
- Google Drive is free to start: according to Google, every Google Account includes up to 15 GB of storage at no charge, shared across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos.
Blogo
Blogo was offered in a free and a paid version, but as of September 2026 the Blogo listing no longer exists in Apple’s App Store, so the app can no longer be downloaded. Blogo is really great if your iPhone uses iOS 9.0 or above.
Some of the salient features of Blogo Blog editor app are
- Manage popular platforms like WordPress, Blogger etc.
- You can create great blog posts with Blogo’s free version. You can edit, list and update existing and new posts, pages and drafts.
- But with paid version you can work with multiple blogs simultaneously.
- Easy to use interface with support for offline writing.
The Pro version cost $2.99 a month when this article was written.
Disqus
If your blog’s readers love to comment on your blog then you must use Disqus blogging app. Bloggers are integrating this platform because they want to engage their readers even more.
Disqus is a comment system launched in 2007 and owned by Zeta Global since 2017; it is free for small sites and shows ads, with paid plans that remove them. Its standalone mobile app is no longer listed in Apple’s App Store as of September 2026, so check the Disqus website for current moderation options. When the app was available, it allowed bloggers to
- Moderate comments and publish responses to the comments they get.
- You can engage with your readers even better despite being away from your laptop.
For features and pricing visit https://disqus.com/.
Dictionary.com
Last blogging app in our list is Dictionary.com. This app can help you a lot of you want to create great content. Bloggers can use this app to improve and make their writings even more engaging with their readers. Non native English bloggers should definitely use this app.
The app is free to download as of September 2026. An ad-free upgrade has been offered, but prices vary, so check the in-app store for the current price.
Dictionary.com App for Android
As a beginner in the blogging world it is bound that many may find it difficult from where to start and which apps to use. Although there are many other blogging apps in the market but the above listed are 12 useful blogging apps for the beginner bloggers.
Which Blogging Apps Still Work Today?
The table below shows the status of every app in this list, checked against the Apple App Store and Google Play in September 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm them in the store before paying.
| App | Main use | Status (September 2026) | Cost to download |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress | Write, publish, manage a WordPress site | Available on Android and iOS | Free |
| Tumblr | Visual and short-form blogging | Available on Android and iOS | Free |
| Google Analytics | Traffic and audience reports (GA4) | Available on Android and iOS | Free |
| Google AdSense | Ad earnings | App discontinued; use the AdSense website | Not applicable |
| Buffer | Scheduling social media posts | Available on Android and iOS | Free plan; paid from $5 per channel per month |
| BlogPress | Multi-platform blog editor | No longer in the App Store | Not applicable |
| BlogTouch | Blogger/Blogspot editor | Available on iOS as BlogTouch for Blogspot Blogger | Free |
| Blogger | Google’s free blogging platform | Android app available; web on iPhone | Free |
| Google Drive | Drafts, images and file storage | Available on Android and iOS | Free up to 15 GB shared storage |
| Blogo | Blog editor | No longer in the App Store | Not applicable |
| Disqus | Comment moderation | App no longer in the App Store; use the website | Not applicable |
| Dictionary.com | Definitions, synonyms, word of the day | Available on Android and iOS | Free |
How Do You Choose a Blogging App as a Beginner?
The right blogging app depends on the platform your blog runs on. A blogging app is only useful if it connects to the system where your posts are stored.
- WordPress.com or self-hosted WordPress: use the WordPress app or the Jetpack app, both from Automattic.
- Blogger (Blogspot): use Google’s Blogger app on Android, or BlogTouch or the Blogger website on iPhone.
- Tumblr: use the Tumblr app.
- Any platform: add Google Analytics for traffic, Buffer for sharing, Google Drive for drafts and images, and a dictionary app for word choice.
If you have not picked a platform yet, compare the benefits of using WordPress before you install anything.
What Can You Realistically Do From a Phone?
Mobile blogging apps are strongest for short, frequent tasks. The WordPress app’s App Store listing, for example, covers creating and editing posts and pages, uploading photos and videos, viewing stats and replying to comments.
- Capture ideas and drafts in the blogging app or Google Drive as soon as they occur.
- Take and upload photos directly from the phone camera.
- Publish or schedule short posts and updates.
- Moderate comments and reply to readers.
- Check traffic in Google Analytics and share new posts through Buffer.
Longer work, such as editing a 2,000-word guide, changing a theme, installing plugins or doing detailed SEO, is usually easier on a laptop. Many bloggers draft on the phone and finish on a computer.
Common Mistakes With Blogging Apps
- Relying on an app that has been discontinued. AdSense, BlogPress, Blogo and Disqus apps are no longer in the app stores; check the store listing before building a routine around one.
- Following old Google Analytics guides. Instructions that mention goals or Universal Analytics describe a system that stopped processing data on July 1, 2024.
- Paying for features you do not need yet. Buffer’s free plan (3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel as of September 2026) is enough for many new blogs.
- Publishing unedited drafts. Phone keyboards make typos easy, so reread every post, and run long drafts through a word counter to check length before publishing.
- Ignoring content quality. An app speeds up publishing, but readers stay for useful posts; see this guide on how to write quality content for your blog.
What to Do After You Install These Apps
Once the apps are set up, the next steps are the same for every beginner blog: publish consistently, learn the basics of search visibility, and plan how the blog will earn money. For the long view, read what it takes to succeed at blogging these days and how to turn a blog into a money-making machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free blogging app for beginners?
The WordPress app is the most complete free blogging app for beginners who use WordPress, because it covers writing, publishing, media uploads, stats and comments. Tumblr suits visual, short-form blogging, and Google’s Blogger app works on Android for Blogspot blogs. All three are free to download as of September 2026.
Can I run a blog entirely from my phone?
Yes, you can write, publish, upload photos and reply to comments entirely from a phone with apps such as WordPress, Tumblr or Blogger. Setup work, such as choosing a theme, installing plugins or detailed SEO, is usually easier on a computer.
Is there still a Google AdSense app?
No. Google announced in July 2019 that the AdSense Android and iOS apps would be discontinued and removed from the app stores by the end of 2019. Google moved mobile access to the AdSense website, which works in a phone browser.
Is there a Blogger app for iPhone?
As of September 2026, Google’s Blogger app is available for Android, and no Google-made Blogger app appears in the US App Store. iPhone users can use the Blogger website in a browser or a third-party editor such as BlogTouch for Blogspot Blogger.
Is Buffer free for bloggers?
Buffer has a free plan that covers up to 3 social channels with 10 scheduled posts per channel, as of September 2026. Paid plans are priced per channel, starting at $5 per channel per month for Essentials and $10 for Team; prices change, so check Buffer’s pricing page.
Does the WordPress app work with self-hosted sites?
Yes. According to its App Store listing, the WordPress app supports WordPress.com sites and self-hosted WordPress.org sites running WordPress 4.0 or higher.
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2 Comments
Hi! Harshil, ita was such a great piece of information for a newbie like me. I wasn’t aware of google analytics and its importance. Once again thanks for sharing.
Hi Harshil, the list you provided is very useful for beginners who wanted to start blogging , the platform is great, thanks for the post.