Paper vs Notes+
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
Notes+
Capture ideas with a versatile note-taking app that combines handwriting, typing, sketching, and audio recording. Organize your life with planners, to-do lists, and reminders, all while personalizing your notes with custom styles and images.
- Digital handwriting and typing
- Planners and to-do lists
- Reminders and scheduling
- PDF annotation
- Audio recording sync
- Image and sketch integration
- Password protection
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Notes+ - Inkpad Notepad is your ultimate all-in-one tool for note-taking, planning, organizing, and capturing inspiration—whenever and wherever it strikes. Whether you're a student, a professional, a creator, or someone who just loves staying organized, this beautifully designed app is crafted to help you be more productive with ease. Seamlessly blending digital handwriting, typed text, sketching, PDF annotation, and voice recording, Notability+ offers the flexibility and power you need to capture your ideas in the way that suits you best. Take detailed lecture notes, design your weekly planner, jot down daily to-dos, or sketch your next big idea—all from one place. Top Features: - Digital Note-Taking Reimagined: Effortlessly switch between writing, typing, highlighting, and erasing with intuitive tools. The natural writing experience makes it feel like you're using pen and paper—without the clutter. - Planners & Journals: Use beautifully designed templates for daily, weekly, and monthly planning. Organize your life with to-do lists, and custom layouts that match your style. - Reminders & Schedule Notes: Set timely reminders like weekly, monthly, yearly, for your tasks, meetings, and important notes so you never miss a thing. - Bookmarks for Quick Access: Bookmark important notes for easy navigation. - Private & Secure: Keep your sensitive notes safe with password protection and privacy settings. - Stylish Customization: Choose from a wide variety of stylish fonts and colorful backgrounds to make your notes visually stunning and uniquely yours. - Image Integration: Easily insert images, sketches, and scanned documents directly into your notes for enhanced visual context. - Share Notes As PDF: You are eligible to share notes as a pdf to anyone. - Audio Recordings: Sync voice memos with your notes to never miss a detail. Playback recordings while your notes highlight automatically, perfect for lectures and meetings. - Multi-Device App: Access Notes - Notability+, Planner across your iPhone and iPad effortlessly. - Custom Stickers & Covers: Personalize your notes with fun stickers, covers, and color themes. Make your notebooks not just functional, but also a joy to use. - Easy Organization: Sort notes by folders, tags, and custom categories. Search across all your content in seconds. * Purchase is required to access Features: - Image Integration - Audio Recordings - Colorful Backgrounds - Stylish Fonts - If you want to add more than 3 notes. Whether you're bullet journaling, organizing your study schedule, planning your week, or capturing creative thoughts, Notes+ - Inkpad Notepad empowers you to do it all—beautifully and efficiently. Privacy Policy: https://notesdailyreminder.blogspot.com/2025/03/privacy-policy.html Terms & Condition: https://notesdailyreminder.blogspot.com/2025/03/terms-conditions.html EULA: https://notesdailyreminder.blogspot.com/2025/03/end-user-license-agreement-eula-of.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paper at 4.7 against Notes+'s 3.7. Paper also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Notes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Paper ships an update monthly, Notes+ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper | Notes+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| 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, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mihhail Lapushkin | Brijesh Kanani |
Customer experience
Paper
Notes+
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
Notes+
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
Notes+
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year









