Comparison

Chalk Draw vs Paper

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

Head to head
About

Chalk Draw

This app provides a virtual chalkboard experience for children to draw, doodle, and practice writing. It offers realistic chalk effects, a simple interface, and options to save and share artwork, fostering creativity and learning without the mess.

Highlights
  • Virtual chalkboard with realistic chalk effects
  • Easy drawing and erasing
  • Save and share artwork
  • Colorful chalk options
  • Simple, distraction-free interface
  • Suitable for primary and middle school students
Features
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Let kids draw, erase, and play just like on a real chalkboard. Chalk Draw brings the classic blackboard to life in a clean, fun, and creative way. Kids can freely express their imagination while developing important learning skills. Chalk Draw is the perfect tool for both fun and education — whether it's doodling, practicing math, or learning to write letters. Key Features * Virtual chalkboard with realistic chalk effects * Easy to draw, erase, and start over * Save and share your artwork * Colorful chalk options designed for kids * Simple, distraction-free interface * Perfect for primary and middle school students No mess. No limits. Just creativity.

About

Paper

This app offers a clean and configurable writing environment for various creative projects. It supports Markdown and plain text, syncs with iCloud, and integrates with other tools. Users can publish drafts to popular blogging platforms and export documents in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Gorgeous writing space
  • Silky-smooth typing
  • Deep personalization (Pro)
  • Markdown or Plain Text support
  • iCloud sync
  • Publish to Medium, WordPress, Ghost
  • Export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, ePub
Features
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“This is a super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.” App Store Review 2020 # STORY Read it here → paper.pro/story # HIGHLIGHTS · Gorgeous writing space · Silky-smooth typing · Deep personalization (Pro) · Markdown or Plain Text · Syncs with iCloud · Integrates with TextExpander · Publishes drafts to Medium, WordPress, Ghost, or Micro.blog · Exports to PDF, HTML, RTF, DOCX, ePub, image, or clipboard · Works seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac # PRO FEATURES Basic adjustments like text size are free in Paper. More advanced personalization can be purchased with Pro Features. You will not be buying anything blindly, though. The trial period for Pro Features is untimed, so you can take your time to decide if they are a worthy investment. While trialing Pro Features, you might occasionally see a popup. Simply press Reset in the popup to get rid of it completely. Pro Features are either a subscription or a one-time purchase. Both the subscription and the one-time purchase unlock Pro Features on all your iPhones and iPads that share the same Apple ID. This subscription (or one-time purchase) applies only to iPhones and iPads. Macs require a separate subscription (or one-time purchase). The one-time purchase is hidden by default. To enable it, go to the Settings app → Apps → Paper → Purchases → toggle "Show Lifetime Option". If you want to upgrade from a Monthly subscription to a Yearly one (or to a Lifetime license), go to Paper’s page in the App Store and press the rounded button with the price next to the Yearly subscription option (or next to the Lifetime in-app purchase). # BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS Businesses, schools, and organizations can use one of the following methods to purchase the Pro version of the app: · Apple Business Manager · Apple School Manager · Volume Purchasing The Pro version of the app can be accessed from this link → paper.pro/get # MARKDOWN FORMATTING SYNTAX # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 ### Heading 3 #### Heading 4 ##### Heading 5 ###### Heading 6 **Bold** __Bold__ *Italic* _Italic_ ~Underline~ ~~Strikethrough~~ ==Highlight== ::Highlight:: `Inline Code` ``` Code Block ``` [Link Text](http://paper.pro) ![Alt Text](http://image.jpeg) - Bulleted List - Bulleted List - Nested Bulleted List * Bulleted List * Bulleted List * Nested Bulleted List 1. Numbered List 2. Numbered List 3. Numbered List 1. Nested Numbered List - [ ] Task List - [x] Task List > Blockquote >> Nested Blockquote >>> 2x Nested Blockquote Text that needs a footnote[^Footnote description] ++ Inline comment ++ /* Inline comment */ %% Comment block | Col 1 | Col 2 | | ------ | ------ | | Cell 1 | Cell 2 | | Cell 3 | Cell 4 | --- ← Horizontal Rule \_ ← Markdown Escape ° ← HTML Escape # FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ## How do I share my document? · On the main screen with documents: Tap and hold the document. Select "Share" from the menu. · In the document editor: Tap the title of the document in the top bar, then tap the round "Share" button in the popup. ## How do I print my document? · On the main screen with documents: Tap and hold the document. Select "Print" from the menu. · In the document editor: Tap the title of the document in the top bar. Select "Print" from the menu. ## Can I draw in the app? No. Paper is purely a plain-text editor. ## Can I add pictures? You can only link to public images on the Web. ## Can I password-protect my notes? No. ## Paper changes the font when I switch between alphabetic and non-alphabetic keyboards. How do I prevent it? · Change the keyboard to a non-alphabetic one (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc.). · Tap the "Settings" button in the top right corner. · Under the "Font" submenu, toggle "Keep for ABC Keyboards". ## Need more help? You can reach me via the in-app chat → "Settings" button in the corner → "Chat with the Maker" # TERMS OF USE paper.pro/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Chalk Draw3 screens
Paper4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chalk Draw and Paper both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Paper's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chalk Draw's. Paper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 55 months). On price, rating, 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. Chalk Draw sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper has 1.8K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chalk Draw's written reviews are positive against 72% of Paper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chalk Draw ships an update every 55 months, Paper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chalk Draw versus Paper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChalk DrawPaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (50 ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings501.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAn BanhMihhail Lapushkin

Customer experience

Chalk Draw

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Paper

All ratings1,729 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Chalk Draw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Files randomly disappearing
  • Cursor issues causing freezes
  • Syncing and iCloud integration problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add image support
  • Improve file management and recovery
  • Expand font and customization options
  • Implement team/collaborative writing features
  • Add text formatting options like italics and bold

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chalk Draw

One-time1
  • Upgrade Vip$0.99
6 purchases

Paper

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Features — Discounted$14.991 Month
  • Pro Features$29.991 Month
  • Pro Features — Discounted$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Features$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Features — Discounted$99.99
  • Pro Features$199.99

Questions

Is Chalk Draw free?
Chalk Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paper free?
Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chalk Draw or Paper?
Paper is rated higher. Chalk Draw averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Paper averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Chalk Draw or Paper have ads?
Chalk Draw shows ads; Paper does not.
Which is updated more often, Chalk Draw or Paper?
Chalk Draw ships an update every 55 months, and Paper monthly. Most recently, Chalk Draw was updated on November 2, 2026 and Paper on November 11, 2026.

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