Comparison

Jottre vs PaperDraft

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

Head to head
About

Jottre

A minimalist handwriting app designed for iPad with Apple Pencil. It allows users to write notes and convert them into various file formats. Seamlessly sync your notes across iPad, iPhone, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Minimalist handwriting interface
  • Apple Pencil support
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Export to PDF, JPG, PNG
  • Dark/light mode support
  • SplitView and Multi-Window support
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Jottre is a simple canvas for handwritten notes and sketches. Write freely with Apple Pencil on iPad, or use your finger on iPhone. Notes sync automatically across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. When you're ready to share, export as PDF, JPG, or PNG.

About

PaperDraft

Features
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Replace the clutter of complex productivity apps with the elegant simplicity of PaperDraft. Designed to feel like a real notebook, PaperDraft is your dedicated space to jot down daily tasks, draft thoughts, and reflect on your timeline. Whether you use it as a daily to-do list, a minimalist diary, or a rapid-logging journal, PaperDraft’s gesture-driven interface keeps you focused on your words. Simply swipe left or right to flip through your days, or pinch the screen to instantly zoom out to a beautiful calendar grid of your entire history. CORE FEATURES: • Distraction-Free Drafting: A clean, lined-paper aesthetic that puts your thoughts first. • Effortless Navigation: Swipe smoothly between days just like turning the pages of a notebook. • Pinch-to-Zoom Grid: Pinch out on any draft to seamlessly transition into a grid overview of all your past and future notes. • One-Tap Tasks: Tap the circle next to any line to instantly strike it through and mark it as complete. • Frictionless Editing: Easily add new lines or tap the 'X' to instantly remove a thought from your draft. --------------------------------------------- PAPERDRAFT PRO: Upgrade once and keep it forever. Unlocking PaperDraft Pro gives you access to our complete suite of premium planning tools: • Automatic iCloud Backups: Daily drafts now silently sync to a dedicated "PaperDraft" folder in iCloud Drive as proprietary .pdfe files. (Pro). • Privacy Lock: Secure your personal journal using Face ID or Touch ID. (Pro). • Premium Themes: Swap the classic paper for Dark Mode, Yellow Legal Pad, or Architect Blueprint themes. (Pro). • Unlimited Search: Instantly locate specific tasks, memories, or notes across your entire timeline. (Pro). • Text Export: Turn your daily drafts into beautifully formatted text logs to share, AirDrop, or save to your files. (Pro). • Custom Ink Colours: Write in Fountain Blue, Correction Red, or Highlighter Green (Pro). • Changeable Typography: Fancy something different? No problem, pick a font you love (Pro). • Support the Developer!

Screenshots

Jottre4 screens
PaperDraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jottre at none against PaperDraft's 1. Jottre also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). PaperDraft's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. PaperDraft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jottre asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jottre ships an update every 3 weeks, PaperDraft daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jottre versus PaperDraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJottrePaperDraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA LoraniConnor Julian-Golding

In-app purchases

None

Jottre

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PaperDraft

One-time1
  • PaperDraft Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Jottre free?
Jottre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperDraft free?
PaperDraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jottre or PaperDraft have ads?
Neither Jottre nor PaperDraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jottre or PaperDraft?
Jottre ships an update every 3 weeks, and PaperDraft daily. Most recently, Jottre was updated on October 6, 2026 and PaperDraft on October 13, 2026.

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