Comparison

Paper vs Tapestry

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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) ![Alt Text](http://image.jpeg) - 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

About

Tapestry

Features
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Tapestry is a creative thinking companion for artists, writers, designers, makers, and anyone developing an idea. Record yourself talking naturally about a project. Tapestry transcribes the session and surfaces creative sparks while you speak—specific connections, constraints, techniques, and next steps grounded in your own words and creative profile. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Record and transcribe creative thinking sessions • Discover emerging sparks while you speak • Review final threads after each session • Keep evidence from the original transcript with each idea • Personalize suggestions with your interests, tools, goals, and constraints • Revisit sessions, transcripts, and saved audio BUILT FOR CREATIVE PRACTICE Tapestry is designed to help you move from a loose thought to something you can make. It does not replace your judgment or voice. AI-generated material can be incomplete or inaccurate, so review every result before using or publishing it. SUBSCRIPTIONS Recording and AI features require an auto-renewable subscription. Available plans, included recording minutes, billing periods, and localized prices are shown in the app before purchase. You can restore purchases in Settings and manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple account. Microphone access is used only for recording and transcription features. See the Tapestry Privacy Policy for details about audio, transcripts, AI processing, retention, and account deletion. Terms of Use: https://www.tapestry.house/terms

Screenshots

Paper4 screens
Tapestry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tapestry at every 2 days against Paper's monthly. Paper's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). 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. Paper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Tapestry sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper ships an update monthly, Tapestry every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paper versus Tapestry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperTapestry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB22 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMihhail LapushkinKOKORO STUDIO.

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

Tapestry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Paper

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Features — Discounted$14.991 Month
  • Pro Features$29.991 Month
  • Pro Features — Discounted$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Features$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Features — Discounted$99.99
  • Pro Features$199.99
6 purchases

Tapestry

Subscriptions6
  • Everyday Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Studio Monthly$59.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$119.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Everyday Annual$249.991 Year
  • Studio Annual$599.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Paper free?
Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapestry free?
Tapestry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paper or Tapestry have ads?
Neither Paper nor Tapestry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper or Tapestry?
Paper ships an update monthly, and Tapestry every 2 days. Most recently, Paper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tapestry on October 25, 2026.

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