# Grid Note vs CatCarpPaper

The clearest difference is rating: CatCarpPaper at 4.8 against Grid Note's 4.4. CatCarpPaper also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 38). Grid Note's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and CatCarpPaper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CatCarpPaper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatCarpPaper has 226 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Grid Note's written reviews are positive against 56% of CatCarpPaper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, CatCarpPaper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Note | CatCarpPaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466/reviews) | **[4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarppaper/id1457061240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sumi Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/597077264) | [依雯 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474075177) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466)

This app offers a unique grid layout for structured note-taking, with a library of templates and organizational tools. It supports markdown and various export formats, with offline use and automatic iCloud backup. Premium features like real-time sync are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Unique grid format for structured notes, Template library, Organize notes with notebooks and tags, Markdown support, Export in various formats, Offline use, Automatic iCloud backup

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### CatCarpPaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarppaper/id1457061240)

This app offers a digital solution for those who prefer the feel of paper for note-taking. It provides a variety of templates for different uses, from calligraphy practice to scheduling, all printable on A4 paper. Easily save and organize your notes digitally.

**Highlights:** Printable A4 templates, Calligraphy practice sheets, Note-taking templates, Schedule management templates, Digital saving and organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 解锁全部常规打印纸 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 解锁全部精品打印纸 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 猫鱼A4打印纸永久VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Note free?

Grid Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CatCarpPaper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid Note or CatCarpPaper?

CatCarpPaper is rated higher. Grid Note averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while CatCarpPaper averages 4.8 from 226 ratings.

### Do Grid Note or CatCarpPaper have ads?

Neither Grid Note nor CatCarpPaper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Note or CatCarpPaper?

Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and CatCarpPaper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grid Note was updated on August 21, 2026 and CatCarpPaper on September 21, 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.*