Comparison

Jólasveinar vs PaperSpot

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

Head to head
About

Jólasveinar

This app helps the "Yule Lads" remember their work schedule leading up to Christmas. It sends notifications with important information so they don't miss their shifts. Now available for everyone to learn about their roles.

Highlights
  • Yule Lad schedule notifications
  • Information on Yule Lad duties
  • Christmas countdown
  • Learn about Yule Lad roles
  • Festive holiday app
Features
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13 dögum fyrir jól fara jólasveinarnir að tínast hver á fætur öðrum úr fjöllum og niður í byggðir. Þeir eiga það þó til að týna sér í gleðinni og hreinlega gleyma hvenær þeir eigi að mæta á jólasveinavaktina til að gefa börnunum í skóinn, Grýlu til mikils ama. Þar sem margir hverjir þeirra eiga snjallsíma lét Grýla búa til smáforrit sem sendir tilkynningar í símann alla daga með öllum helstu upplýsingum svo jólasveinarnir skili sér í vinnuna. Hér er smáforritið nú aðgengilegt öllum þeim sem hafa áhuga og vilja kynna sér störf jólasveinanna. Gleðilega hátið!

About

PaperSpot

Features
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PaperSpot is the simplest way to keep your receipts organized — privately and offline. Open the app, snap a photo of your receipt, and it automatically saves into the right monthly folder. No cloud, no sync, no subscriptions. Your receipts stay on your device only. At the end of the month, export everything as a zip file and send it straight to your accountant. Clean, organized folders — ready to go. Manage receipts across multiple companies or expense categories with multi-card support. Import existing photos or screenshots directly into any month folder. Back up your entire archive in one tap with Export All. Perfect for freelancers, small business owners, and anyone who wants their receipts in order without the complexity.

Screenshots

Jólasveinar4 screens
PaperSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PaperSpot at every 9 days against Jólasveinar's every 36 months. Jólasveinar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jólasveinar ships an update every 36 months, PaperSpot every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Jólasveinar versus PaperSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJólasveinarPaperSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolvi LogasonAudun Kjartansson

In-app purchases

None

Jólasveinar

No in-app purchases

None

PaperSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jólasveinar free?
Jólasveinar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperSpot free?
PaperSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jólasveinar or PaperSpot have ads?
Neither Jólasveinar nor PaperSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jólasveinar or PaperSpot?
Jólasveinar ships an update every 36 months, and PaperSpot every 9 days. Most recently, Jólasveinar was updated on October 2, 2026 and PaperSpot on September 12, 2026.

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