# CatCarp Paper vs Note X

The clearest difference is ads: CatCarp Paper at none against Note X's shown. CatCarp Paper also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Note X's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatCarp Paper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CatCarp Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatCarp Paper has 227 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CatCarp Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, Note X every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatCarp Paper | Note X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarp-paper/id1457061240/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **227** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [依雯 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474075177) | [受杰 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634142370) |

## 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 |


### Note X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097)

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Built-in notebooks for organization, Insert pictures into notes, Customizable paper and font colors, Password protection and encryption, Share notes as images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatCarp Paper free?

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

### Is Note X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CatCarp Paper or Note X?

CatCarp Paper is rated higher. CatCarp Paper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do CatCarp Paper or Note X have ads?

Note X shows ads; CatCarp Paper does not.

### Which is updated more often, CatCarp Paper or Note X?

CatCarp Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note X every 10 months. Most recently, CatCarp Paper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Note X on October 20, 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.*