# Templates for Google Docs vs Paper Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Templates for Google Docs at none against Paper Maker's shown. Paper Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Templates for Google Docs sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Paper Maker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Templates for Google Docs ships an update every 2 months, Paper Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Templates for Google Docs | Paper Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-google-docs/id1087003153/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **123** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB "Graphic Node"](https://appshunter.io/developer/438911754) | [Arif Gunel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747964870) |

## What reviewers say

### Templates for Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templates-for-google-docs/id1087003153)

Access over 20,000 unique designs for documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows. Enhance your content with thousands of royalty-free images and graphics, all fully editable within Google's suite. Offers regular content updates and various subscription plans.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ unique designs, Spreadsheet templates, Slideshow themes, 2000+ images and graphics, US and international paper sizes, Royalty-free stock images, Regular content updates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Household Budget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assignment Scheduler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resume + Cover Letter 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Report 06 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Sheets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Docs Templates | $24.99 | one-time |
| Google Docs Templates Bundle | $89.99 | one-time |


### Paper Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maker/id6504527279)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Templates for Google Docs free?

Templates for Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paper Maker free?

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

### Do Templates for Google Docs or Paper Maker have ads?

Paper Maker shows ads; Templates for Google Docs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Templates for Google Docs or Paper Maker?

Templates for Google Docs ships an update every 2 months, and Paper Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Templates for Google Docs was updated on September 23, 2026 and Paper Maker on June 7, 2026.

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