# Paper: Writing App, Notes — user reviews > 224 indexed App Store user reviews of Paper by Mihhail Lapushkin, rated 4.70/5 from 1,668 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-writing-app-notes/id1476984841/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-writing-app-notes/id1476984841.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,338 · 4★ 205 · 3★ 54 · 2★ 24 · 1★ 47 ## What do users think of Paper? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💗 Fantastic app - 🎀 Great tool for writers - 👍 Clean writing app - 🤩 Awesome app - 👍 Cute animations - 🤩 Excellent app - 👍 Sleek and elegant - 🤩 Outstanding app - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🤩 Amazing app **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable - 💰 Paywalled features - 🐛 Lost files and documents - 🐛 Cursor issues - 🐛 Buggy and unstable **Commonly reported bugs** - Files randomly disappearing - Cursor issues causing freezes - Syncing and iCloud integration problems **Most requested features** - Add image support - Improve file management and recovery - Expand font and customization options - Implement team/collaborative writing features - Add text formatting options like italics and bold ## Newest reviews (16 of 224) ### 4/5 — Almost perfect, but not quite. *2026-08-13, version 113* Hi Makers of Paper! I use the free version of your app and love the look and feel of using it. I could definitely see purchasing the full version in future if two issues are fixed. Unfortunately, Paper occasionally deletes my writing. It happens when I've written on a document (with or without wifi connection) and then, without being connected to wifi, exit the app. I've tried to remember not to fulfill these conditions and used Paper anyway, cause I love it, but I recently messed up and lost some writing again. Would you please fix this issue? I'm using paper on an iPhone Xr, iOS 18.7.2. The other issue is tiny: I would like the option to disable the cursor jumping and spinning while idle. Overall, this is a great app I enjoy as an alternative to google docs or word. Thank you for it. ### 4/5 — Wonderful *2026-06-26, version 112* It’s actually a great app although sometimes it can be super annoying with like it trying to have you sign up but other than that it’s really fine Ish I just don’t like the ads ### 4/5 — It’s a vibe *2026-06-17, version 112* It’s so simple and easy for me to use and honestly great for making poems or stories!!! LOVE IT!!👏 ### 4/5 — SO GOOD. But just one thing *2026-05-30, version 112* This is so amazing but I wish you could add pictures also I didn’t think the pro would be SO expensive maybe a least there could one thing free like 1 week of pro for a Ad but it resets after 3 days but still I love this!!! 😁 ### 2/5 — I hate how it starts up *2026-05-25, version 112* It’s always starting with opening a document but doesn’t let you make one, no open a new document no create a new. Awful ### 4/5 — 👍 *2026-05-24, version 111* It is actually a really good app I can’t complain I feel it could be a little bit clearer of where the the documents are but overall it is very good and please give more professionalism with your response to your review like don’t say you’re insane like you did to that one guy please because you literally said “sir, you’re insane” 🙄. but great app! 😌 ### 4/5 — Pretty good 👍 *2026-05-09, version 111* I love it a lot. I’ve written a few stories in it and they look really good. I wanna know if there’s a way to save it onto photos or something like that. I LOVE IT SO FAR!! ### 2/5 — Overpriced *2026-04-29, version 111* This is actually an elegant app. The two stars are for being overpriced. I didn't realize until after I purchased a one year subscription for my iPad that I have to purchase another subscription to use it on my Macbook. That would be a total of $198 per year! There are far more capable writing apps that work across all my devices at less than half the price. Way too expensive. ### 4/5 — [x] *2026-04-09, version 111* [x] ### 3/5 — Okay but sort of dangerous *2026-04-03, version 111* I like it but the only thing is that it is 4plus to get it and the app allows you to publish your work and that’s a bit dangerous for a 4 year old. ### 5/5 — PAPER IS AMAZING *2026-03-14, version 110* BRO THIs APP is amazing, I got up to 150KB until it got a bit slow, but there’s no distractions, and it’s soo good. ### 3/5 — It’s good and I love it but *2026-02-28, version 110* I love this app it’s very helpful , but I genuinely think that the option to make texts bigger or change the way the texts look isn’t something you need to pay for , though I sincerely love the app , I also wish it would tell you when you move onto the next page because it only tells you how many pages there are when you go to print the paper. For those who are reading this to determine if you want to download this app no you do not need to pay but for certain tools other than the original that they give you yes you do have to pay. But other than that it’s an amazing app I definitely recommend thank you ### 5/5 — Great app to use *2026-02-21, version 109* Good app. But is there an option to turn off the files being separated by date? ### 3/5 — Quite good *2026-02-18, version 109* I have been using this app every single bus journey when going to school. It’s good that it’s quite simple. I just wish that PRO was either less money or that we could choose at least one free item. I just want to be able to write in New Times Roman font instead. It’s much better, as I’m trying to write a book and I want that font. Only because of that, I think I may move to another app. Good if you just want to write without customisation though. ### 5/5 — Such a refreshing app! *2026-02-18, version 109* I love how simplistic this app is while still having everything you need truly supplying the ideal environment for creativity. You can even speak with the developer if you do run into any problems making it feel like such a personal experience. I’m truly impressed! ### 5/5 — I love this app *2026-02-16, version 109* I use this app to write my poetry and it is beautiful, it works really well and gives me a clear place to express my writing without distractions. There are no ads except their own which are to upgrade to the best plan but it isn’t obnoxious or annoying. It also and doesn’t harass you if you don’t want to pay the subscription . I don’t make it fancy and i just print it out when im done writing but it’s really beautiful . I recommend for writers or people who wanna jot their feelings down. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Last edits missing *2026-08-02, version 112* If you leave the app without first exiting the document your latest changes are lost. ### 1/5 — Lost work *2026-07-13, version 112* I used this app for 1 day. I got a lot of writing done, and was enjoying the app very much until it lost my work. I checked my cloud, nothing! I don’t know if i accidentally did something wrong but it lost multiple drafts out of nowhere. I would be very upset if i didn’t back it up. Would not recommend. ### 1/5 — You have to pay for basic features *2026-04-15, version 111* You have to pay to change your font?? I mean i might as well use the notes app. The UI is better on there anyway. ### 1/5 — Customer service was… honestly wicked… & This app is not safe *2026-03-14, version 110* Hi everyone, if you care about who exactly you are supporting behind businesses, please do not support this app from an owner who lacks empathy and a moral compass. Who thinks it’s okay to say “I can’t make it more clearer than that” to not only a client but a person. I downloaded this app, looking for a better alternative to pages on iPhone. After downloading the app, some of files were already on the app. It did not ask me for any permissions, I did not choose the files myself, the files were just already there right after downloading. If you have an iPhone just stick with pages because this was stress for no reason. Now I have to wonder about what data this app has stored from my iPhone without my permission. Instead of the owner explaining gently how the files got there without me selecting them, the owner chose to be arrogant, callous, condescending, and…. wicked. ### 1/5 — I LOST MY FANFIC *2025-12-06, version 106* I cannot find the fanfic I spent weeks writing ### 1/5 — Useless without subscription *2025-10-29, version 105* You can’t use any of the features without signing up for the $30 subscription which makes this app pointless. Might as well just use your notes app on your phone. ### 1/5 — Uses Ai as a feature *2025-09-24, version 101* Probably steals your work too ### 1/5 — overrated *2025-07-23, version 99* . ### 1/5 — Cant delete files! *2025-03-31, version 95* I keep trying to delete them, but it never works! It always comes back ### 1/5 — greedy 💰🤑🤮 *2025-02-08, version 94* other than your keyboard, u will have to pay for almost everything.. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Poor Meadow *2026-08-04, version 112* Yes please ### 5/5 — Everything is great *2026-07-22, version 112* Everything about this app is great! It's perfect for school studying! And just writing anything! Songs,grocery lists,and even poetry! I use this app everyday! If u need an app that is like the app called" notes " but something better and more organized? This is ur app! Also is fully free and has no in-app purchases and has no adds! Now that is a great app! ### 5/5 — Good! *2026-07-11, version 112* I love it! You can make all sorts of story’s even ask the creator things! 🫶🏻 ### 5/5 — AMAZING!!! *2026-07-07, version 112* At first, I thought this app would be boring like notes, but I was so wrong! Best writing app I’ve ever used! It makes writing by books, screenplays, and scripts so easy! If you have a passion for writing or just want to tell an idea through words, Paper is the best app to do so! With different fonts, a choice to use AI prompts, (never used them btw) and access to asking questions to the creator of Paper, writing has never been easier! And you can even use subscription prompts without a subscription! (If you can handle a pop up asking you to buy the subscription from time to time.) All of my ideas are in one place so when I’m writing a bit of my movie, “Light Beyond the Hills,” my books, ideas, and O.L.I.K.A.Y Animations animation layouts are safe! ### 5/5 — Solid stuff *2026-07-02, version 112* Writing on this is enjoyable. Epic work. 9/11 ### 5/5 — Really good 😍 *2026-06-13* I literally LOVE this app! I’m the kind of person who really loves to write stories and fanfics for fun just to share with myself and close friends, and this app is clean, clear, and very aesthetic feeling, I love how the little bar that shows you where u r writing (idk what it’s called 😭) does little spins and falls asleep if you leave it alone for long enough. All that said, I really recommend this app for people who enjoy writing, journaling, and planning. It’s simple and I have hardly ever seen any ads from it. Thank you for this amazing app!!! ✨✨✨ **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to review Paper! 😄 ### 5/5 — One of the best apps in the store. But one features request! *2026-05-05, version 111* Honestly, Paper is *almost* the perfect markdown app (see feature request at the end). 🙂 I love it. Believe me, friends, I have tested **all** the markdown (and rtf) apps in the app store trying to find the right one. I’m picky, and I want certain features and certain controls for the user interface. There are only two that fit my brief on Mac: Paper and Typora. There is only one that fits it on iPad and iPhone: Paper. I love it so much I actually paid the developer for the Mac version (warning: cost is pricey!), not least because he very kindly does not lock any useful features behind a paywall. In a subscription-based world, this is truly a breath of fresh air. I will happily pay for software that I really plan to use for a while. I regard that as a good investment, and I think that devs deserve to be paid, especially the indie devs. But I hate the subscription model, because I hate the corporate abuse of the subscription model. Thank you, Mihhail, for doing something decent and kind, whilst still trying to earn your living. Things I love: 1. It’s not a note-taking app. Those have their place. I use Obsidian for note-bundling. But for just writing documents, I want a simple document-based interface that lets me save anywhere and access from anywhere. 2. You can work in WYSIWYG mode, but still get at the markdown code. 3. It’s aesthetically pleasing, and has a smooth workflow, and it’s designed to be so: well-thought-out, beautifully presented. 4. It lets you tweak your settings till you have the workspace that you want, not the workspace that the dev thinks you ought to want. Then it gets out of your way. Coming from a world where word processors (and even .md editors) constantly think they know what you want better than you do (looking at you, Microsoft!), Paper lets me just get back to me and my words. 5. The dev likes to put little touches of finesse in his visual presentation and app settings. On his website, he says he’s not sure if anyone really notices. I certainly do. (The “Nitpicking” menu says all you need to know!) 6. Works the same across Mac, iPad, and iPhone. 7. Future proof. I’ve been avoiding .doc and .docx for close to 30 years. But I’m currently working in an MS-centric environment and Pages was becoming a faff. I needed something that would just work, provide legible, convertible documents that weren’t dependent on a particular software package. RTF is a good option, but old and creaky. Markdown mostly fits the bill. If this dev quits developing, my stuff is safe. Things I don’t love: 1. Honestly, there’s not much I have to say here. And that says something about the app. I can usually find any number of little niggles that irritate me. I haven’t found any here. 2. **However** — and here’s the feature request! — *please, please, please,* Mihhail, would you consider implementing colour text rendering in Preview mode? This is a feature that Typora and ia Writer both do, and for my purposes (liturgy writing with a lot of red rubrics) it makes a big difference seeing coloured text instead of **make this text red.**. I’ve already given this 5 stars, but add that feature, and this will truly be the perfect markdown app. 😀 ### 5/5 — This app is amazing! *2026-05-03, version 111* This app makes writing my stories super easy and it’s not locked behind a paywall like most apps. I can tag my stories and share them, which is useful. But sometimes my stories get deleted. I’m not sure if this is happening to anyone else but yeah. Anyway, great app. ### 5/5 — This app is super amaze Ing *2026-04-26, version 111* I have been usoing this app for months now and Im in love! I keep all my stories and books inside here. Sorry for my bad grammar. But this app is a NEED for those people who likes to make stories or just type! I love this app. ### 5/5 — LOVE IT!!!!!!! *2026-03-26, version 110* I think this app is very useful and helpful ( if you like writing you should get it )!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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