# Paper > Digital drawing and painting app with realistic paper textures for iPad and iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by miSoft.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper/id510847136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [miSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/362411241) - Category: Productivity, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.12/5 from 129 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB - Languages: English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2012-09-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper/id510847136/reviews.md ## What is Paper? Paper is the textures & tools you need to paint your dreams to life on iPad & iPhone. From quick sketches to note taking to inspiration, Paper is the simplest way to capture ideas and dreams, enhanced with the added dimension and richness of real paper textures. "...release your creative energy..." - AppAdvice.com Saves you Money! Paper runs on both iPad & iPhone and there's never an extra in-app charge for tools, colors, or paper styles like so many similar apps. Simple and powerful Paint and Drawing tools support your creative energy without ever getting in the way of inspiration. Set your creativity free! Paper by Version: 1.0 / 1.1.1 - High Quality Paper Textures - High Res. Retina Painting - Large Selection of Sketching Tools - Paint Bucket Fill - Endless Colors / EyeDrop Select - Full Device Gallery Support - Universal iDevice Access - Incredibly Clean User Interface - No Extra Charges for Tool Access!!! *** The Story of Paper *** On March 31st, 2010 we released an app named Litho Shop which began with the phrase, "No need for Paper!" Litho Shop is a mildly complex app with real paper textures and design tools. By 2012 we began working on a pure, simple, inclusive app to be the polar opposite, we decided to give it the most basic of names, Paper. The poetry was not accidental. Paper would be the opposite of Litho Shop. We followed Apple's Rules, that is, we went into our Developer account and created the App "Paper". The name Paper was assigned to us by Apple as NO ONE ELSE was using it. We worked on and submitted the app within Apple's given timeline and guidelines. While working over many months, as is the norm, other apps with "Paper" in their name came and went. How? Do to glitches in Apple's system. A Developer can add extra words to an un-available name, or game the territory settings to give the illusion of apps of the same name, and even change the name of an older app and enjoy what looks like an earlier first use. Well, there may still be others around, or maybe they've moved on with another name, either way, welcome to the 1st, and what should be the only, iOS Paper. Your Feedback is important to us! Your Kind Ratings and Reviews really help us provide Great Updates and Great New Apps! All info & data ©, ™, & ® 2010/2012/2014, miSoft, LLC. ## Key features - Realistic paper textures - High-resolution Retina painting - Large selection of sketching tools - Paint bucket fill - Endless colors with eyedropper select - Clean user interface ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper/id510847136/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crashes on iPhone and iPad when saving - please fix *2020-03-26, version 1.2.0* Crashes on iPhone and iPad when saving - please fix ### 1/5 — May need an update *2019-11-03, version 1.2.0* Just purchased Paper after reading about it in an interview with Arnold Schwarzeneggar WSJ of 2-3 Nov 2019. The app has potential, but in its current iteration has very limited functionality in iOS 13.2. Definitely not worth purchasing until it‘s updated. Looking forward to when that happens. ### 5/5 — Very Nice *2019-08-21, version 1.2.0* Simply put, I love it. Wish it offered Cloud Sync. ### 1/5 — Poor and bad support *2019-02-03, version 1.2.0* Weak and poor support. Tried to get refund and website offered email that just gave me return, not delivered. Crashed my system few times. ### 4/5 — Just what I needed *2018-12-13, version 1.2.0* This simple to use for a simple drawing or note. More complex if you need it. - Thanks ### 3/5 — Needs update! *2017-09-04, version 1.1.1* Only three stars because of no updates. Message popped up this morning that it would not work with IOS 11. Update, please! We don't want to lose this app! ### 3/5 — If only.... *2017-09-04, version 1.1.1* It's a wonderful app for making little drawings, if only it wouldn't freeze up. ### 4/5 — Needs two things *2017-05-09, version 1.1.1* Great app, needs a zoom function and the ability to adjust the size of your brush, why are these essential functions not in here ### 4/5 — Paper, Paper, Paper *2016-09-18, version 1.1.1* I like this app, Paper, because of its simplicity: it provides a quick and easy surface to sketch basic ideas or to finish the drawing, if desired. The choices of paper are unique, colors unlimited and the tools meet my needs...almost. However, switching between tools is a hassle-they load too slowly, and unless I am missing something, where is the blending tool? These are reasons, my review delivers four stars...generous of me. ### 5/5 — Bromial *2015-11-09, version 1.1.1* This is a very good app easy to use ## Frequently asked questions about Paper ### What does the Paper app do? Paper is a digital drawing and painting application designed for iPad and iPhone. It allows users to capture ideas, sketch, take notes, and paint using realistic paper textures and a variety of creative tools. The app aims to provide a simple yet powerful experience for unleashing creative energy. ### What are the key features of Paper? Key features include high-quality paper textures, high-resolution Retina painting, a large selection of sketching tools, a paint bucket fill function, endless color options with eyedropper selection, full device gallery support, universal access across iPad and iPhone, and an incredibly clean user interface. Importantly, there are no extra charges for tool access. ### Is Paper a free app? Yes, the app is free to download and use. The description explicitly states that there are never any extra in-app charges for tools, colors, or paper styles, differentiating it from many similar applications. ### What devices is Paper compatible with? Paper runs on both iPad and iPhone, offering universal iDevice access. This means users can enjoy the same creative experience across both Apple mobile devices. ### What are common use cases for the Paper app? Common use cases include quick sketches, detailed drawings, note-taking, capturing inspiration, and general digital painting. Its simple interface and realistic textures make it suitable for both casual doodling and more involved artistic projects. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2018-12-01 Thank you to all of our loyal users! Paper is the simplest, easiest to use drawing and painting tool for iPhone and iPad! - iOS 12 Compatible - iPhone X Compatible - Various Fixes and Improvements ### 1.1.1 — 2013-01-15 What can you Draw? Anything you Imagine on Paper! Check Out our Other Apps! • Simply Search 'miSoft'! New in v 1.1.1: - More Paper Textures! - UI enhancements - Fixed Launch Issue on Some Devices - Various Minor Bug fixes v 1.0.0 / 1.1.0: - Paint Bucket Fill - More Brush Strokes - More Paper Textures - Save to Photo Library - More paper textures - Drawing Enhancements - Minor Bug fixes Thanks for the amazing response to Paper! All info & data ©, ™, & ® 2012, miSoft, LLC. ### 1.1.0 — 2012-12-24 What can you Draw? Anything you Imagine on Paper! Check Out our Other Apps! • Simply Search 'miSoft'! New in v 1.1.0 - Paint Bucket Fill - More Brush Strokes - More Paper Textures - Minor Bug fixes v 1.0.0 / 1.0.1 / 1.0.2: - Save to Photo Library - More paper textures - Drawing Enhancements Thanks for the amazing response to Paper! ### 1.0.2 — 2012-10-19 What can you Draw? Anything you Imagine on Paper! Check Out our Other Apps! • Simply Search 'miSoft'! New in v 1.0.2 - Save to Photo Library - More paper textures - Drawing Enhancements Thanks for the amazing response to Paper! ### 1.0.1 — 2012-10-05 - Added Retina drawing support - Improved overall user experience - Added Credits & Links - Fixed issue when deleting projects - Fixed issue with eraser Thanks for enjoying Paper! ## Apps similar to Paper | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Magic Pantry](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-pantry/id1436453172) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Productivity | | [Find It:](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-it/id1083398040) | 2.6 (9) | Free | Productivity | | [Lifeli - Time Tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeli-time-tracking/id1496930124) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Productivity | | [NFT Creator & Crypto Art Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nft-creator-and-crypto-art-maker/id817682885) | 4.2 (225) | $0.79 | Productivity | | [Simple note & list - YepNoteS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-note-and-list-yepnotes/id668384667) | 3.9 (67) | Free | Productivity | | [RF Haversine Lite - Radio Link](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rf-haversine-lite-radio-link/id654456026) | 5.0 (8) | $1.99 | Productivity | ## More apps by miSoft - [Animation Creator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator/id323283939) - [Basic!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic/id362411238) - [Animation Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-studio/id362956988) - [Animation Creator HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-hd/id363201632) - [Animation Creator Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-express/id373460552) - [Animation Creator HD Express](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-hd-express/id380381736) All apps by miSoft: https://appshunter.io/developer/362411241 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*