Paper vs Remindly
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
Remindly
Create highly customizable interval reminders with custom sounds and personal photos to build habits or break bad ones. Set reminders from every few minutes to every few months, all while keeping your data private and on-device.
- Minute-to-month interval timing
- Custom notification sounds
- Photo and emoji covers
- Smart titles and notes
- Offline and private data storage
- Sleek, dark-mode interface
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Never Miss What Matters Most Remindly turns ordinary alerts into vivid interval reminders that build good habits and break bad ones. Pair minute‑level timing with custom sounds and personal photos to create notifications you can’t ignore—perfect for hydration breaks, screen‑time limits, posture checks, medication, and more. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - (Unlocked With Paid Subscription) • Minute‑to‑Month Intervals – Nudge yourself every 2 minutes or every 2 months. • Custom Sounds – Five hand‑tuned chimes or silent vibration for discreet alerts. • Photo & Emoji Covers – Visual cues that tell your brain exactly what to do. • Smart Titles & Notes – Rich text, categories, and one‑tap enable/disable. • Offline & Private – All data stays on‑device. No accounts, ads, or trackers. POPULAR USES ‣ Beat doom‑scrolling with 15‑minute screen‑break alerts ‣ Straighten your back every 30 minutes ‣ Drink water every hour ‣ Take a walk and stretch your legs ‣ Remember medication, supplements, or eye drops ‣ Plan pomodoro study blocks ‣ Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries DESIGNED FOR SPEED Create your first reminder in under ten seconds with a sleek, dark‑mode‑ready interface that respects accessibility settings. SUBSCRIPTION (In-App Purchase) • Unlimited 7-day free trial for new users • Simple monthly plan afterward—cancel anytime in Settings Download Remindly today and turn good intentions into daily habits. Terms of Service (EULA) & Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://remindly-app.netlify.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paper at 4.7 against Remindly'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 Remindly sells 2 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 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. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Paper's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remindly's.
Paper ships an update monthly, Remindly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper | Remindly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% 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 | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mihhail Lapushkin | Starry Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Paper
Remindly
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
Remindly
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
Remindly
- Remindly Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Remindly Yearly$24.991 Year









