# CatCarpPaper vs Note X

The clearest difference is ads: CatCarpPaper at none against Note X's shown. CatCarpPaper also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.8 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. CatCarpPaper 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.

CatCarpPaper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatCarpPaper has 226 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CatCarpPaper ships an update every 3 weeks, Note X every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatCarpPaper | Note X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarppaper/id1457061240/reviews)** | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 23 |
| 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 | 53 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

### CatCarpPaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catcarppaper/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 | $9.99 | 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 CatCarpPaper free?

CatCarpPaper 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, CatCarpPaper or Note X?

CatCarpPaper is rated higher. CatCarpPaper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do CatCarpPaper or Note X have ads?

Note X shows ads; CatCarpPaper does not.

### Which is updated more often, CatCarpPaper or Note X?

CatCarpPaper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note X every 10 months. Most recently, CatCarpPaper was updated on September 21, 2026 and Note X on July 5, 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.*