# Bow Note vs Papery

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bow Note at none against Papery's 2. Bow Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Papery's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Papery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bow Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Note | Papery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-note/id1469363894/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plus Inc. (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/445792061) | [莎 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779031602) |

## What reviewers say

### Bow Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-note/id1469363894)

Learn the proper etiquette for visiting Japanese shrines. This app explains the angles and usage of different bows, and even measures your bow angle using your device's gyroscope. Enhance your cultural understanding and make your shrine visits more meaningful.

**Highlights:** Shrine bowing etiquette explanation, Bow angle measurement, Standard Japanese usage guide, Cultural insights for Japan visitors, O-mikuji fortune telling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Papery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papery-read-pdfs-like-paper/id6819493225)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Paper | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Note free?

Bow Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Papery free?

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

### Do Bow Note or Papery have ads?

Bow Note shows ads; Papery does not.

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