Comparison

CatCarp Paper vs Kept Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

CatCarp Paper

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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Find the right paper for your next plan, study session or idea. Browse 306 templates in eight categories, search for a page and save favorites. Adjust the text, lines, colors and margins supported by each template. On iPad, browse templates, view your paper and adjust settings in one workspace with collapsible sidebars and whole-page zoom. Export PDFs or images and continue through the system share sheet. Studio includes custom writing grids, DIY components and stickers, and Sudoku. The app interface supports 27 languages; paper artwork and your own content retain their original form. Free and limited-time free templates remain available under their existing rules. Permanent VIP is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Restore purchases from Me; existing lifetime purchase rights are preserved.

About

Kept Clipboard

Features
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Kept is a private, encrypted library for the text, links, and images you deliberately choose to save. Nothing is captured in the background — you decide what goes in. SAVE ONLY WHAT YOU CHOOSE Kept never watches the clipboard. Add an item with the visible Paste button, the Share Sheet from any app, or a Shortcut you run yourself. Shortcuts can save without unlocking, and the item appears the next time you open Kept. ENCRYPTED, THEN LOCKED Every item is encrypted on device with AES-256-GCM. The key is protected by the Secure Enclave, and a cold launch always requires Face ID or Touch ID — with no passcode fallback. Choose what the lock covers: the whole app, selected folders, or a single clip. Changing any lock setting requires biometrics again. ORGANIZE THE WAY YOU THINK • Folders and tags, sortable by name or your own manual order • Pin, search, copy, edit, and sort saved items • Nest sub-items under a clip for related notes and images • Album view gathers every saved image in one grid; swipe between them full screen HIDDEN MODE Mark sensitive clips as hidden and they disappear completely from the library, search, and counts. Unlock Hidden mode with biometrics to reveal or manage them; it re-hides automatically when you leave or background Kept. IMAGES & RICH TEXT Save images and formatted text, keep them under a clip, and copy or share them whenever you need. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account • No advertising • No analytics or tracking SDKs • No background clipboard monitoring • No cloud upload in this version Kept is free for up to 20 saved items. A one-time Kept Pro purchase unlocks unlimited encrypted items — no subscription.

Screenshots

CatCarp Paper4 screens
Kept Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CatCarp Paper at every 3 weeks against Kept Clipboard's every 2 months. 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. CatCarp Paper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Kept Clipboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CatCarp Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, Kept Clipboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CatCarp Paper versus Kept Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatCarp PaperKept Clipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (227 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings227 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer依雯 黄Kun Da WU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CatCarp Paper

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$5.99
1 purchases

Kept Clipboard

One-time1
  • Kept Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is CatCarp Paper free?
CatCarp Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kept Clipboard free?
Kept Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CatCarp Paper or Kept Clipboard have ads?
Neither CatCarp Paper nor Kept Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CatCarp Paper or Kept Clipboard?
CatCarp Paper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kept Clipboard every 2 months. Most recently, CatCarp Paper was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kept Clipboard on October 31, 2026.

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