# Endless Paper vs Katana Personal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Katana Personal at 100% against Endless Paper's 40%. Katana Personal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and device support (3 vs 1). Endless Paper's advantage is ratings volume (505 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless Paper sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Katana Personal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Katana Personal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Paper has 505 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Endless Paper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Katana Personal's.

Endless Paper ships an update every 8 days, Katana Personal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Paper | Katana Personal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-paper/id1294105620/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katana-personal/id6813697936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphanie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279008210) | [KEVIN LEE WALLACE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813698208) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Katana Personal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katana-personal/id6813697936)

Organize your daily tasks, goals, and habits in one place. This app helps you plan your day, track progress, and use AI to turn ideas into actionable steps. It offers an optional social experience to connect with friends and reflect on accomplishments.

**Highlights:** Daily task organization, Goal and habit tracking, AI-powered planning assistance, Progress reflection, Optional social sharing, Customizable reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Katana Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endless Paper free?

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

### Is Katana Personal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Endless Paper or Katana Personal?

Katana Personal is rated higher. Endless Paper averages 3.2 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Katana Personal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Endless Paper or Katana Personal have ads?

Neither Endless Paper nor Katana Personal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Paper or Katana Personal?

Endless Paper ships an update every 8 days, and Katana Personal fortnightly. Most recently, Endless Paper was updated on November 6, 2026 and Katana Personal on October 31, 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.*