# PaperDraft — Minimalist journal & notes

> Minimalist journal & notes (iPhone/iPad app by Connor Julian-Golding.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperdraft/id6813885688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Connor Julian-Golding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872507955)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperdraft/id6813885688/reviews.md

## What is PaperDraft?

Replace the clutter of complex productivity apps with the elegant simplicity of PaperDraft. Designed to feel like a real notebook, PaperDraft is your dedicated space to jot down daily tasks, draft thoughts, and reflect on your timeline.

Whether you use it as a daily to-do list, a minimalist diary, or a rapid-logging journal, PaperDraft’s gesture-driven interface keeps you focused on your words. Simply swipe left or right to flip through your days, or pinch the screen to instantly zoom out to a beautiful calendar grid of your entire history.

CORE FEATURES:
• Distraction-Free Drafting: A clean, lined-paper aesthetic that puts your thoughts first.
• Effortless Navigation: Swipe smoothly between days just like turning the pages of a notebook.
• Pinch-to-Zoom Grid: Pinch out on any draft to seamlessly transition into a grid overview of all your past and future notes.
• One-Tap Tasks: Tap the circle next to any line to instantly strike it through and mark it as complete.
• Frictionless Editing: Easily add new lines or tap the 'X' to instantly remove a thought from your draft.

PAPERDRAFT PRO:
Upgrade once and keep it forever. Unlocking PaperDraft Pro gives you access to our complete suite of premium planning tools:

• Privacy Lock: Secure your personal journal using Face ID or Touch ID.
• Premium Themes: Swap the classic paper for Dark Mode, Yellow Legal Pad, or Architect Blueprint themes.
• Unlimited Search: Instantly locate specific tasks, memories, or notes across your entire timeline.
• Text Export: Turn your daily drafts into beautifully formatted text logs to share, AirDrop, or save to your files.
• Custom Ink Colours: Write in Fountain Blue, Correction Red, or Highlighter Green (Pro).
• Changeable Typography: Fancy something different? No problem, pick a font you love!
• Support the Developer!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaperDraft Pro | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-09-25

What's New In Version 1.2:

• Titles & Search Keywords: Organise each daily draft with dedicated title and keyword tags, making it effortless to find specific notes and ideas directly through the search bar and calendar overview.

• Expanded Word & Rich Text Export: Export your daily pages or your entire collection directly into beautifully structured, Word and Pages compatible .rtf documents with clean formatting, bullet points, and task checklists.

• Custom Typography (Pro): Personalise your drafting experience with selectable system fonts, including Clean System, Rounded, and Serif styles alongside our classic handwriting aesthetic.

• Seamless Multiline Notes: Note entries now wrap naturally as you type, with quick keyboard dismissal via the new toolbar button.

• Instant Theme Switching: Live theme previews and settings updates apply immediately without needing to exit the menu.

• Polish & Fixes: Refined UI readability across all themes and dark modes, smoothed animations, and general stability improvements.

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Updates are always coming, feedback is listened to. I hope you enjoy using PaperDraft!

### 1.1 — 2026-09-24

What's new in PaperDraft 1.1:

• Custom Ink Colors: Write in Fountain Blue, Correction Red, or Highlighter Green (Pro).

• Tactile Haptics: Subtle physical feedback when flipping pages, completing items, and zooming.

• "Today" Shortcut: Jump straight back to today's notes from the overview grid.

• General Improvements: Under-the-hood stability fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-23

No release notes.

## More apps by Connor Julian-Golding

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All apps by Connor Julian-Golding: https://appshunter.io/developer/1872507955

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