# PaperTube vs Pocket Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaperTube at none against Pocket Note's 1. PaperTube also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PaperTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PaperTube against 4.3 for Pocket Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PaperTube has 100 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of PaperTube's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pocket Note's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PaperTube | Pocket Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertube/id1317169114/reviews)** | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-note-handwritten-note/id1498583819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeoLAB Convergence Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/916072724) | [NAOAKI SEKIGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146328819) |

## What reviewers say

### PaperTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertube/id1317169114)

Easily create videos by simultaneously recording your screen and handwritten notes. Enhance your productions with adjustable pen settings, camera options, and custom background templates. Share your content as various file formats.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous screen and handwriting capture, Adjustable pen thickness and color, Front and rear camera switching, Customizable background templates, Export as PDF, PNG, JPEG, Paper remote control functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pocket Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-note-handwritten-note/id1498583819)

Transform your device into a powerful business notepad. Quickly capture ideas with handwriting, typing, and rich media. Organize notes into groups and export them as images or PDFs for easy sharing and printing.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and typed input, Customizable pen sizes and colors, Paste photos and maps, Insert figures and lines, Export as image or PDF, Organize notes into groups, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Note License | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PaperTube free?

PaperTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PaperTube or Pocket Note?

PaperTube is rated higher. PaperTube averages 4.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Pocket Note averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do PaperTube or Pocket Note have ads?

Pocket Note shows ads; PaperTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, PaperTube or Pocket Note?

PaperTube ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Note every 2 months. Most recently, PaperTube was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Note on October 23, 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.*