Comparison

BigPaper vs NoteYebos

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

Head to head
About

BigPaper

This app offers an infinite canvas for note-taking, PDF annotation, and mind mapping. Import various document formats and add text, handwriting, tables, and more. Efficiently organize and edit content without page limitations.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for freeform note-taking
  • Import and annotate PDFs and other documents
  • Mind mapping with element connections
  • Handwriting and drawing tools with Smart Shapes
  • Table creation and linking
  • Multi-format document import and export
  • Screenshot mode for quick content capture
Features
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BigPaper is a borderless note taking application. You can import and expand PDFs and other formats in BigPaper and freely take notes in an infinite canvas without being limited by the edges of the document. You can use BigPaper on both iPhone and iPad for efficient editing with iCloud data sync. Whether it's annotating PDFs, making handbooks, or creating mind maps, BigPaper is ready to go. BigPaper's features include multi-format document import, text input, handwriting, mind mapping, tables, scanned documents, free edge screenshots, containers, folder management, search for handwriting and text, etc. We welcome every rating, and we will read every piece of feedback and take notes to incorporate it in future updates. Your 5-star review will encourage us to continue to upgrade BigPaper and introduce new features. —— Introduction of functions —— 「Infinite canvas, freeform add elements」 Canvas can be zoomed and moved for editing. Add documents in multiple formats such as PDF, as well as multiple types of elements such as tables, text, drawings, handwriting, pictures, stickers, paper, scanned documents, and more. These elements can be scaled and rotated. 「Mind Mapping - Easily connect ideas」 Innovative mind mapping mode. Connect elements on the page (text, pictures, tables, etc.) to quickly generate mind maps from inspiration. Also support the step-by-step enlargement of the idea by expanding the mind map. 「Type anywhere」 Customize the font, size and color of the text. To-do list, bullets can be added to the text. 「Brush Tool - Handwritten and Drawings」 Customize brush presets including color, transparency, tip size. Full-screen drawing, freely annotated documents that are not limited by the edges of the document. Smart Shapes: Hold a stylus or fingertip after drawing a graphic on the screen, intelligently recognize and generate the perfect shape. 「Create Table」 Easy create forms. Add row, add column, move row, move column. Tables can be linked to mind maps. 「Import and Export」 Imported document formats: PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, etc. Expand all pages of the document to easily read and highlight all the content. Select text in the document to copy. Export PDF, export image, and BigPaper format. WYSIWYG, everything can be displayed in the exported document. 「Reading Mode」 Customize the "scrolling direction" to realize the classic reading mode. 「Screenshot Mode - Quickly capture key points」 In screenshot mode, you can continuously select areas to take screenshots, these screenshots will be added to the canvas immediately, and can continue to be edited and added to the mind map. 「Stickers, Paper Templates」 The themes of stickers include weather, three-dimensional geometry, music, etc., saving creation time and improving note-taking efficiency. Use stickers and paper stencils in combination to create beautiful manuscripts. 「Multiple Selection Tool - Efficient Editing」 You can freely select an area on the canvas using the multi-selection tool. The selected content as a whole can be resized, rotated, moved, deleted, and exported.Draw borders to take screenshots freely. 「Manage files with folders」 You can create folders to manage files. Easy personalization includes folder editing, file moving, sticking to the top, and more. 「iCloud Sync」 Continue to create notes on different devices and capture inspiration anytime, anywhere. 「Scan」 Scan documents, OCR text recognition(Available in English, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Spanish.) 「Search and Jump Locations」 Search for handwriting, text, text in documents. Also: OCR text recognition results of scanned documents and recognition of text in pictures. Contact us and send feedback: bp_10happy@hotmail.com

About

NoteYebos

This app allows users to take notes using both typing and handwriting, with features like paper templates, image insertion, and cloud sync. Organize notes into custom notebooks and export them to PDF.

Highlights
  • Keyboard and handwriting input
  • Paper templates
  • Image insertion
  • Cloud sync
  • Note encryption
  • PDF export
  • Annotation tools
Features
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NoteYebos APP is a handwritten note application independently developed by Yebos brand. The operation is simple, the function is practical, and there is no cost. In NoteYebos you can either type with a keyboard or write notes by hand with a capacitive pen. It has some very practical functions, such as paper templates, which can provide suitable paper templates according to the different needs of users. Another great feature of NoteYebos is the flexibility to make comments and insert pictures. You can create different notebooks to organize your notes, you can customize the cover of the notebook, and choose a variety of paper materials and writing templates. If you like multitasking, NoteYebos works fine in view mode. [Features] - Support keyboard handwriting mixed input, faster and more intimate. - Support original handwriting, the content is automatically saved in the device. - Flexible editing content, handwriting color change. - Flexible insertion of pictures in notes. - Set up cloud sync to protect your important notes. - Encrypt your notes to prevent strangers from viewing them. - Support multiple font changes to make your notes more beautiful. - Support iPad split screen, improve work efficiency. - Support to add desktop widgets, make the desktop more rich. - Support the insertion of emojis, which can express a richer emotion. - Easily export notes to PDF format and share to other mainstream social platforms. [Feature highlights] Comments and notes: - Support text extract and rectangular extract, you can very quickly cut the book into countless small pieces in the notebook; - Support directly on the page to circle or underline extracts; - Support direct annotation in the margins, notes will not cover the content of the book; - Support text, voice, picture, hand-drawn and other annotation forms; - Add hashtags to notes to facilitate the connection between notes; NoteYebos will bring you a new and unique reading and learning experience. At any time, you can communicate with us about your experience and problems, and we will listen to your suggestions and improve the app

Screenshots

BigPaper3 screens
NoteYebos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BigPaper at 4.0 against NoteYebos's 2.0. BigPaper also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). NoteYebos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (40% vs 27%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. BigPaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteYebos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BigPaper holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of BigPaper's written reviews are positive against 40% of NoteYebos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigPaper ships an update every 5 days, NoteYebos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BigPaper versus NoteYebos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigPaperNoteYebos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (17 ratings) — better2.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10happy Technology Development(Dalian) Co.,Ltd.Shenzhen Jinji Digital Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

BigPaper

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral29.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral46.7%
Negative26.7%

NoteYebos

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BigPaper

One-time1
  • BigPaper - Full Version Unlock$8.99
None

NoteYebos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigPaper free?
BigPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteYebos free?
NoteYebos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BigPaper or NoteYebos?
BigPaper is rated higher. BigPaper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while NoteYebos averages 2.0 from 8 ratings.
Do BigPaper or NoteYebos have ads?
Neither BigPaper nor NoteYebos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigPaper or NoteYebos?
BigPaper ships an update every 5 days, and NoteYebos every 3 weeks. Most recently, BigPaper was updated on July 5, 2026 and NoteYebos on July 8, 2026.

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