Comparison

CatCarpPaper vs TouchMind

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

Head to head
About

CatCarpPaper

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
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Although mobile phones, Pads, and computers are very popular nowadays, there are still a large number of people who like to use pen and paper to take notes. However, there are all kinds of books on the market, with advantages and disadvantages, and it is difficult to have a satisfactory book. for example: The style of some books is very good, but the water is smeared, which is very painful for those who use fountain pens; Some notebook paper is very good, but the price is very expensive, and the cost performance is very low; The A5 book is too small to carry a wide range of graffiti production; Some books are inappropriate thickness, and you have to find something to put your hands on when you write on the edge; The notebook wants to be scanned and saved, but the bound notebook is not beautiful to copy; The book has a single style, a single purpose, the line is too thick, etc. so: Do you want an easy way to keep records? Simple, convenient, cheap, and more flexible, isn't A4 paper the best choice? ! Drawer clips, file bags, scanned into electronic versions, etc., you can save them as you want. If you want to practice calligraphy, take notes, and manage schedules, I will give you all the templates you want, just in this app~

About

TouchMind

This app offers a dynamic space for brainstorming and organizing ideas with a focus on handwritten mind maps. It features a smooth handwriting experience, diverse background options, and efficient creation tools. Seamless synchronization across devices and various export formats enhance usability for creative thinking and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Smooth handwriting experience
  • Diversified background selection
  • Efficient mind map creation
  • Unlimited drawing board function
  • Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone)
  • Rich brush functions
  • File export (TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG)
Features
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Explore unlimited creative space and embark on a brand new journey of thinking with TMind (TouchMind) Dear users, have you ever been troubled by not being able to find an ideal mind mapping software? Do you desire a platform where you can freely express your creativity? Now, the all-new version of TMind brings a heavyweight update, with the launch of the handwriting board function, bringing you an unprecedented experience in brain mapping creation! [Highlights of handwriting board functions] -Smooth handwriting experience: We have optimized the handwriting board function specifically for iPad users, allowing your creations to be as smooth and effortless as writing on paper. Strong Brain Mapping Function -Diversified background selection: We have added multiple whiteboard canvas backgrounds to meet your recording needs in different scenarios, making your mind map more colorful. -Efficient Brain Map Creation: By optimizing algorithms, we have increased the speed of creating mind maps, making it more efficient and convenient for you to organize and plan your thoughts. -Unlimited recording method: In addition to traditional mind maps, we also support unlimited drawing board function, allowing you to freely draw Cornell notes, fishbone diagrams, graphic charts, etc., and switch between multiple recording methods. -Synchronization function: We support dual end synchronization between iPad and iPhone, allowing you to view and record important information anytime and anywhere, achieving seamless connection. -Rich brush functions: Our pencil case provides multiple brush options and supports free color matching. In the future, we will continue to expand the types and functions of brushes to bring you a more convenient drawing experience. -File export: In order to facilitate your sharing and management of your records, we support exporting to various file formats such as TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG, etc. Co creation with users 【 Contact Us 】 Please contact us via email Tmind_Official@163.com Join us for a mental collision! [Membership Introduction and Usage Rules] 1、 Instructions for Permanent and Subscription Membership Services 1. Membership Services: Permanent membership (membership validity period permanent) IPad+iPhone permanent membership (membership validity period on iPad+iPhone devices is permanent) 2. Membership prices The permanent membership price is 46 The price for iPad+iPhone permanent membership is 20 2、 Automatic Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription service: TMind Pro Continuous Package Year (Year) TMind Pro Continuous Monthly Package (Month) 2. Subscription price: The price of TMind Pro's annual continuous package is 14.99 per year TMind Pro continuous monthly (monthly) product price is 4/month 3. TMind Pro Benefits: During the membership period, unlimited creation of whiteboard mind maps, unlimited use of all theme templates, support for inserting image functions, etc 4. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account 5. Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and after successful charging, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 6. Turn off the service: You can go to "iTunes Store and App Store" in "Settings" on your iPhone, click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and manage the automatic subscription service. If you want to cancel, you can turn it off 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No charges will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration date 7. Subscription Service Agreement: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-7aca7f431aaf45509132034f3bdde091 8. Privacy Policy: https://windy-gruyere-95f.notion.site/TMind-6874f33f3cc6440586b521dc72b5c9c6?pvs=4

Screenshots

CatCarpPaper4 screens
TouchMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

CatCarpPaper and TouchMind both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of TouchMind's written reviews are positive against 56% of CatCarpPaper's. TouchMind also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). CatCarpPaper's advantage is ratings volume (226 vs 37). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. CatCarpPaper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CatCarpPaper against 4.8 for TouchMind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatCarpPaper has 226 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of CatCarpPaper's written reviews are positive against 86% of TouchMind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CatCarpPaper ships an update every 3 weeks, TouchMind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CatCarpPaper versus TouchMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatCarpPaperTouchMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (226 ratings)4.8 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer依雯 黄红霞 鲁

Customer experience

CatCarpPaper

All ratings226 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

TouchMind

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CatCarpPaper

One-time3
  • 解锁全部常规打印纸$1.99
  • 解锁全部精品打印纸$1.99
  • 猫鱼A4打印纸永久VIP$9.99
9 purchases

TouchMind

Subscriptions4
  • TMind Pro (Quarterly)3 Months trial$7.993 Months
  • TMInd VIP按月订阅$9.001 Month
  • TMind Pro (Annually)$14.991 Year
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  • TMind VIP 按年订阅$27.001 Year
One-time5
  • Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone$19.99
  • Three Years VIP$19.99
  • Feedback upgrade$22.99
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  • Five-year membership$22.99
  • TMind 永久会员$39.99

Questions

Is CatCarpPaper free?
CatCarpPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TouchMind free?
TouchMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CatCarpPaper or TouchMind?
CatCarpPaper and TouchMind are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 226 and 37 ratings respectively.
Do CatCarpPaper or TouchMind have ads?
Neither CatCarpPaper nor TouchMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CatCarpPaper or TouchMind?
CatCarpPaper ships an update every 3 weeks, and TouchMind fortnightly. Most recently, CatCarpPaper was updated on September 21, 2026 and TouchMind on September 19, 2026.

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