Paper vs Book Creator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paper
This app offers a clean and configurable writing environment for various creative projects. It supports Markdown and plain text, syncs with iCloud, and integrates with other tools. Users can publish drafts to popular blogging platforms and export documents in multiple formats.
- Gorgeous writing space
- Silky-smooth typing
- Deep personalization (Pro)
- Markdown or Plain Text support
- iCloud sync
- Publish to Medium, WordPress, Ghost
- Export to PDF, HTML, DOCX, ePub
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“This is a super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.” App Store Review 2020 # STORY Read it here → paper.pro/story # HIGHLIGHTS · Gorgeous writing space · Silky-smooth typing · Deep personalization (Pro) · Markdown or Plain Text · Syncs with iCloud · Integrates with TextExpander · Publishes drafts to Medium, WordPress, Ghost, or Micro.blog · Exports to PDF, HTML, RTF, DOCX, ePub, image, or clipboard · Works seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac # PRO FEATURES Basic adjustments like text size are free in Paper. More advanced personalization can be purchased with Pro Features. You will not be buying anything blindly, though. The trial period for Pro Features is untimed, so you can take your time to decide if they are a worthy investment. While trialing Pro Features, you might occasionally see a popup. Simply press Reset in the popup to get rid of it completely. Pro Features are either a subscription or a one-time purchase. Both the subscription and the one-time purchase unlock Pro Features on all your iPhones and iPads that share the same Apple ID. This subscription (or one-time purchase) applies only to iPhones and iPads. Macs require a separate subscription (or one-time purchase). The one-time purchase is hidden by default. To enable it, go to the Settings app → Apps → Paper → Purchases → toggle "Show Lifetime Option". If you want to upgrade from a Monthly subscription to a Yearly one (or to a Lifetime license), go to Paper’s page in the App Store and press the rounded button with the price next to the Yearly subscription option (or next to the Lifetime in-app purchase). # BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS Businesses, schools, and organizations can use one of the following methods to purchase the Pro version of the app: · Apple Business Manager · Apple School Manager · Volume Purchasing The Pro version of the app can be accessed from this link → paper.pro/get # MARKDOWN FORMATTING SYNTAX # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 ### Heading 3 #### Heading 4 ##### Heading 5 ###### Heading 6 **Bold** __Bold__ *Italic* _Italic_ ~Underline~ ~~Strikethrough~~ ==Highlight== ::Highlight:: `Inline Code` ``` Code Block ``` [Link Text](http://paper.pro)  - Bulleted List - Bulleted List - Nested Bulleted List * Bulleted List * Bulleted List * Nested Bulleted List 1. Numbered List 2. Numbered List 3. Numbered List 1. Nested Numbered List - [ ] Task List - [x] Task List > Blockquote >> Nested Blockquote >>> 2x Nested Blockquote Text that needs a footnote[^Footnote description] ++ Inline comment ++ /* Inline comment */ %% Comment block | Col 1 | Col 2 | | ------ | ------ | | Cell 1 | Cell 2 | | Cell 3 | Cell 4 | --- ← Horizontal Rule \_ ← Markdown Escape ° ← HTML Escape # FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ## How do I share my document? · On the main screen with documents: Tap and hold the document. Select "Share" from the menu. · In the document editor: Tap the title of the document in the top bar, then tap the round "Share" button in the popup. ## How do I print my document? · On the main screen with documents: Tap and hold the document. Select "Print" from the menu. · In the document editor: Tap the title of the document in the top bar. Select "Print" from the menu. ## Can I draw in the app? No. Paper is purely a plain-text editor. ## Can I add pictures? You can only link to public images on the Web. ## Can I password-protect my notes? No. ## Paper changes the font when I switch between alphabetic and non-alphabetic keyboards. How do I prevent it? · Change the keyboard to a non-alphabetic one (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc.). · Tap the "Settings" button in the top right corner. · Under the "Font" submenu, toggle "Keep for ABC Keyboards". ## Need more help? You can reach me via the in-app chat → "Settings" button in the corner → "Chat with the Maker" # TERMS OF USE paper.pro/terms-of-use
Book Creator
This AI-powered writing assistant helps with all stages of your writing process. It can generate content, answer questions, and provide recommendations across a wide range of topics. A subscription is required to access its full capabilities.
- AI-powered writing engine
- Assistance in every writing step
- Handles diverse input topics
- Answers questions and provides advice
- Generates recipes to scientific articles
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Writer's AI is a deeply powerful artificial intelligence writing engine. It offers a invaluable tools and processes to fulfill your needs. You can get assistance in every step of your writing. Powered by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence chat engines. This revolutionary app can handle any input you give to it. This can range from cooking recipes to a full fledged article about advanced science topics. Use the power of AI to handle your everyday tasks, ask questions, take recommendations and advices and more... Subscription service is required to use the app. Payment models for Writer's AI Subscription • Writer's AI Weekly: $2.99 per month, • Writer's AI Annually: $34.99 per year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2022/05/11/procam-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2022/05/11/procam-privacy-policy%ef%bf%bc/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paper at 72% against Book Creator's 0%. Paper also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Paper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Book Creator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper has 1.7K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Paper's written reviews are positive against 0% of Book Creator's.
Paper ships an update monthly, Book Creator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper | Book Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.0 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mihhail Lapushkin | Kaan Yildiz |
Customer experience
Paper
Book Creator
Bugs and requests
Paper
Reported bugs
3 issues- Files randomly disappearing
- Cursor issues causing freezes
- Syncing and iCloud integration problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add image support
- Improve file management and recovery
- Expand font and customization options
- Implement team/collaborative writing features
- Add text formatting options like italics and bold
Book Creator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paper
- Pro Features — Discounted$14.991 Month
- Pro Features$29.991 Month
- Pro Features — Discounted$49.991 Year
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- Pro Features$99.991 Year
- Pro Features — Discounted$99.99
- Pro Features$199.99
Book Creator
- Writer's AI Weekly$4.997 Days
- Writer's AI Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Writer's AI Annually$39.991 Year
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- Writer's AI Annually3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Writer's AI Lifetime$99.99







