# CatCarp Paper vs iNote

CatCarp Paper and iNote both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of iNote's written reviews are positive against 56% of CatCarp Paper's. iNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatCarp Paper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CatCarp Paper against 4.8 for iNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 227 and 299 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of CatCarp Paper's written reviews are positive against 91% of iNote's.

CatCarp Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, iNote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatCarp Paper | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarp-paper/id1457061240/reviews)** | [4.8 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 227 | **299** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [依雯 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474075177) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## What reviewers say

### CatCarp Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarp-paper/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 | $5.99 | one-time |


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatCarp Paper free?

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

### Is iNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CatCarp Paper or iNote?

CatCarp Paper is rated higher. CatCarp Paper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 299 ratings.

### Do CatCarp Paper or iNote have ads?

Neither CatCarp Paper nor iNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CatCarp Paper or iNote?

CatCarp Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, and iNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, CatCarp Paper was updated on October 26, 2026 and iNote on October 26, 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.*