Comparison

V2EX vs PaperPhonePlus

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

Head to head
About

V2EX

This app offers a comprehensive, unofficial client experience for a popular online community. It provides full access to topics, comments, and nodes, with enhanced features like image viewing, timely notifications, and user account management. Explore advanced functionalities such as threaded comment views and customizable reading settings.

Highlights
  • Full topic and comment experience
  • Image viewing similar to Twitter
  • Real-time unread notification alerts
  • Threaded comment views for clarity
  • Customizable reading settings (themes, font size)
  • Automatic sign-in and multi-account management
  • Automatic daily check-ins
Features
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V2EX - 开源好用的非官方客户端 基础功能 ---------------------------------- - 主题、评论 、节点 … 等功能的完整体验。例如翻页、评论、收藏、帖子详情与评论图文支持、超链点击支持智能解析 ...等等。 - 查看图片体验与twitter类似,保证看图体验 - 及时的未读通知提醒 - 用户账户相关功能 特色功能 ---------------------------------- - 评论支持查看对话,上下文更清晰(将某条评论相关的评论提取出来单独查看,无关的剔除) - 多配色(亮色、暗色),自定义字号行距等阅读设置 - 1Password 登陆 ,登陆TOKEN失效自动重登,多账号管理与一键切换 - 自动签到 ---------------------------------- 更多功能与细节等待你的探索,并且你也可以参与进来,向我提出任何你想要的功能,或直接在Github上贡献代码。

About

PaperPhonePlus

A private messaging app offering end-to-end encryption with quantum-resistant technology. Share messages, media, and moments with enhanced privacy controls and self-hosted server options.

Highlights
  • End-to-end quantum-resistant encryption
  • Rich media sharing (text, photos, video, voice)
  • Group voice and video calls
  • Moments and Timeline for sharing
  • Auto-delete messages
  • Self-hosted server option
  • Two-Factor Authentication
Features
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PaperPhone Plus — Secure, Private Messaging PaperPhone Plus is a privacy-first instant messaging app built with cutting-edge end-to-end encryption. Every private conversation is protected by hybrid quantum-safe cryptography, ensuring your messages remain confidential — today and in the future. SECURE MESSAGING • End-to-end encrypted private chats using X25519 + Kyber KEM hybrid encryption • Double Ratchet protocol with forward secrecy — each message uses a unique key • Quantum-resistant encryption protects against future threats • Encryption keys are generated and stored only on your device — never on our servers • Verify encryption security with Safety Numbers RICH COMMUNICATION • Send text, photos, videos, voice messages, files, and stickers • Real-time voice and video calls with crystal-clear quality • Group voice and video calls — stay connected with your team • Group chats for family, friends, and communities • Typing indicators and read receipts for private conversations • Built-in emoji keyboard and sticker packs MOMENTS & TIMELINE • Share photos, videos, and thoughts with friends through Moments • Control who sees your posts with granular visibility settings (public, selected friends only, or exclude specific contacts) • Browse and interact with the community Timeline • Post anonymously on the Timeline for open discussions • Like and comment on posts from friends and the community PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST • No phone number or email required to sign up — just pick a username • Auto-delete messages with configurable timers (1 day to 30 days) • Privacy controls for Moments — hide specific friends' posts or hide yours from them • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with TOTP for account security • Session management — view and revoke active devices at any time • Delete your account and all associated data permanently whenever you choose CONTENT SAFETY • Community guidelines and Terms of Use establish clear standards for appropriate behavior • Report objectionable content directly from any post, comment, or message • Block abusive users instantly — blocked users' content is removed from your feed immediately • All reports are reviewed and acted upon within 24 hours STAY CONNECTED • Push notifications powered by Apple Push Notification service (APNs) keep you informed • QR code scanning to quickly add friends or join groups • Friend tags to organize your contacts into custom groups • Remark names for contacts — set personalized display names • Group management with invite links, member roles, and group notices SELF-HOSTED & OPEN • Connect to any compatible server — you choose where your data lives • Proxy support (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5) for flexible network configurations • Open-source architecture that puts you in control DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful, modern interface with Dark Mode support • Available in 8 languages: English, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Русский, Español • Key fingerprint verification for maximum security assurance • Lightweight and fast — optimized for a smooth experience on iPhone and iPad Your privacy is not a feature — it's our foundation. PaperPhone Plus gives you the freedom to communicate securely without compromising on the rich messaging experience you expect. Privacy Policy: Available within the app Terms of Use: Available within the app

Screenshots

V2EX4 screens
PaperPhonePlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PaperPhonePlus at 5.0 against V2EX's 4.0. PaperPhonePlus also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). V2EX's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaperPhonePlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2EX has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of V2EX's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaperPhonePlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V2EX ships an update every 2 months, PaperPhonePlus daily. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
V2EX versus PaperPhonePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV2EXPaperPhonePlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer丰 黄易捷 刘

Customer experience

V2EX

All ratings28 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

PaperPhonePlus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

V2EX

No in-app purchases

None

PaperPhonePlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V2EX free?
V2EX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperPhonePlus free?
PaperPhonePlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V2EX or PaperPhonePlus?
PaperPhonePlus is rated higher. V2EX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while PaperPhonePlus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do V2EX or PaperPhonePlus have ads?
Neither V2EX nor PaperPhonePlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V2EX or PaperPhonePlus?
V2EX ships an update every 2 months, and PaperPhonePlus daily. Most recently, V2EX was updated on August 22, 2026 and PaperPhonePlus on September 23, 2026.

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