Comparison

Repaper Studio for tablet vs OrigNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Repaper Studio for tablet

Create drawings, sketches, and notes on your tablet. This app offers layer management, diverse brushes, image import, and export options to various formats including video. It's designed to work with specific hardware devices.

Highlights
  • Layer management
  • Multiple brush types
  • Image import
  • Export to JPEG, PNG, PSD, SVG
  • MP4 video export
  • Social media sharing
  • Graphic tablet mode
Features
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The Repaper Studio app is a drawing application that can go everywhere with you to bring your pen and paper ideas and creations to life. Layer management, various different brushes, image import, export to JPEG, PNG, PSD, SVG and MP4 (video format), and sharing on social networks. This application has been developed to work with the iskn Repaper and Slate devices. Minimum requirements TABLET* iPad Air (1st generation) iPad mini (4th generation) iPad (4th generation) iPad Pro (1st generation) SMARTPHONE* iPhone 6 *Bluetooth(R) Low Energy 4.0 See the full range of compatible devices at iskn.co/compatibility Brush palette - pen - pencil - wedge nib felt pen - marker - chalk - airbrush - eraser You can configure each one as required (by thickness, opacity, line smoothing, colors from the RGB palette or eyedropper tool). Layer management From sketch to final version, break down your work and create up to 10 layers in Repaper Studio. Organize and manage multiple layers, group them, rename them or change the stacking order for perfect results. Importing and exporting of images Import your images or photos and transform them in Repaper Studio. For even more features, you can export your creations to other softwares in JPEG, PNG, PSD, or SVG format. Your creation in video format Watch a time-lapse video of your creation (in MP4) or share to your social networks. It is also a graphic tablet Fans of digital media can use it in graphic tablet mode. With Repaper Stylus or The Tip, edit and enhance your creations with your favorite software, on your PC or Mac.

About

OrigNotes

Create, organize, and manage high-quality handwritten notes with ease. Supports handwriting, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. Stay organized and productive for study, work, or daily ideas.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes and drawing
  • Image insertion and PDF annotation
  • Organize and search documents
  • Customizable note covers and paper styles
  • Palm rejection and writing settings
  • Variety of brushes and tools
  • Cloud sync support
Features
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OrigNotes is a powerful, free digital note-taking app built for iPad and iPhone. Whether you're taking handwritten notes, annotating PDFs, organizing ideas with mind maps, or capturing inspiration with images, audio, and video, OrigNotes gives you the tools to keep everything in one place. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, convert handwriting into editable text, search through your notes, and customize your workspace to fit the way you think and work. OrigNotes is free to use, and we're committed to keeping it that way. If you're enjoying OrigNotes, we'd greatly appreciate a 5-star review. Your support helps us continue improving the app and building new features for everyone. Have an idea or feature request? Leave us a review or contact us directly through the app. You can also check our Future Plans inside OrigNotes to see what we're working on and follow the progress of upcoming features. KEY FEATURES • Handwriting & Drawing Enjoy a natural writing experience with a variety of pens, brushes, and creative tools designed for Apple Pencil. • PDF Reading & Annotation Import PDFs to read, highlight, annotate, draw, and take notes directly on your documents. • Mind Maps Create mind maps to organize ideas, study topics, and brainstorm visually. Add topics and subtopics, drag and rearrange nodes, and customize your mind map to fit your ideas. • Handwriting to Text Turn handwritten notes into editable text for easier editing, organizing, and reuse. • Powerful Search Find information faster by searching handwritten notes and text inside PDFs. • Images, GIFs, Audio & Video Bring your notes to life with images, animated GIFs, audio, and video—all within your notebook. • Personalized Notebooks Customize covers, paper templates, and themes to create a workspace that feels like your own. • Custom Toolbar & Tool Box Arrange your favorite tools around the way you work and keep the ones you use most within easy reach. • Smooth Writing Experience Optimized handwriting, palm rejection, and Apple Pencil interactions help writing feel smooth, responsive, and natural. • Easy Organization Organize and sort your documents, bookmark important pages, and quickly get back to the content you need. • Data Protection & Backup Multiple backup options and improved data protection help keep your important notes safe. • Cloud Backup Back up your notebooks to cloud storage for easier long-term storage and management. MADE FOR THE WAY YOU TAKE NOTES From class notes and study materials to work documents, PDF annotation, brainstorming, and everyday ideas, OrigNotes gives you a flexible space to capture, organize, and develop your thoughts. Simple when you need it. Powerful when you need more. Write. Think. Create. Organize. All in OrigNotes.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OrigNotes at 83% against Repaper Studio for tablet's 29%. OrigNotes also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Repaper Studio for tablet's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repaper Studio for tablet ships an update every 3 weeks, OrigNotes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Repaper Studio for tablet versus OrigNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepaper Studio for tabletOrigNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (336 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—336 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADVANCED MAGNETIC INTERACTION, AMIHangzhou Future Writing Technology Co.,LTD.

Customer experience

Repaper Studio for tablet

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.7%

OrigNotes

All ratings336 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%

In-app purchases

None

Repaper Studio for tablet

No in-app purchases

None

OrigNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repaper Studio for tablet free?
Repaper Studio for tablet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OrigNotes free?
OrigNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Repaper Studio for tablet or OrigNotes have ads?
Neither Repaper Studio for tablet nor OrigNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repaper Studio for tablet or OrigNotes?
Repaper Studio for tablet ships an update every 3 weeks, and OrigNotes every 11 days. Most recently, Repaper Studio for tablet was updated on October 3, 2026 and OrigNotes on October 13, 2026.

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