# Map Note vs Endless Paper

The clearest difference is price: Endless Paper at Free against Map Note's $2.99. Endless Paper also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (484 vs 69). Map Note's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads there is nothing between them.

Endless Paper is free to download; Map Note costs $2.99 up front. Endless Paper sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Map Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map Note holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Paper has 484 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Map Note's written reviews are positive against 40% of Endless Paper's.

Map Note ships an update every 4 weeks, Endless Paper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Note | Endless Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-note-infinity-size-note/id1013469088/reviews)** | [3.2 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-paper/id1294105620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Enokida](https://appshunter.io/developer/583844490) | [Epiphanie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279008210) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-note-infinity-size-note/id1013469088)

Organize your thoughts on an infinitely expanding canvas. This app is designed for non-linear thinking, allowing you to freely expand ideas radially for brainstorming and mind mapping.

**Highlights:** Infinitely expanding canvas, Radial idea expansion, Mind mapping, Brainstorming, Idea sketching, Non-linear note-taking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Endless Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-paper/id1294105620)

This app offers an infinite canvas for drawing, note-taking, and visual idea exploration. It allows users to create interconnected spaces that unfold through infinite zoom, feeling as natural as pen and paper but without physical limitations.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas, Vector-based drawings, Lasso tool for content manipulation, Image vectorization, High-resolution exports, Interactive website publishing, Drag and drop support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Croissant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Croque-monsieur | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fondue | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth infinite zoom
- 📚 Useful bookmarking feature
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of selection/lasso tool
- 🎨 Limited drawing tools and customization
- 📁 Single canvas limitation
- 🔄 Difficulty finding/organizing notes

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and data loss
- Compatibility issues with some Apple Pencils

**Requested features**

- Multiple canvas/document support
- Pen/brush customization options
- Selection and manipulation tools
- Export options (PDF, vector formats)
- Improved organization and search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Note free?

Map Note costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Endless Paper free?

Endless Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Note or Endless Paper?

Map Note is rated higher. Map Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Endless Paper averages 3.2 from 484 ratings.

### Do Map Note or Endless Paper have ads?

Neither Map Note nor Endless Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map Note or Endless Paper?

Map Note ships an update every 4 weeks, and Endless Paper every 9 days. Most recently, Map Note was updated on August 29, 2026 and Endless Paper on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*