Comparison

BigPaper vs BrewMate

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

BrewMate

Features
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Tired of inconsistent espresso shots? Unlock the secret to café-quality coffee at home with the ultimate tool for the passionate home barista. This is more than just a timer—it's a comprehensive journal designed to help you understand the variables, repeat your successes, and eliminate the frustrations of dialing in. Whether you're pulling your first shot or you're a seasoned enthusiast, this app will elevate your coffee game. MASTER EVERY BREW Log Key Variables: Effortlessly track your dose (in), yield (out), grind setting, and total brew time. See your brew ratio calculated automatically. Recipe Library: Save your go-to recipes for different beans. Name them, add notes, and access them instantly for repeatable results. Coffee Bean Inventory: Keep a log of your coffee beans, including roaster, origin, and roast date. Track the current weight of your bags so you never run out unexpectedly. Detailed History: View all your past brews in a beautifully organized list. See what worked and what didn't to learn from every shot. Archive & Organize: Keep your main recipe list clean by archiving old or seasonal recipes. You can unarchive them anytime. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Our clean, minimalist interface is designed to be fast and easy to use mid-brew. No clutter, no confusing menus—just the information you need, right when you need it. UPGRADE TO PRO For the dedicated enthusiast, a Pro subscription unlocks the full potential of the app: Unlimited Recipes: Save an infinite number of brew recipes for all your favorite methods and beans. Unlimited Coffee Beans: Keep an extensive library of every coffee you've ever tried. Advanced Analytics (Coming Soon): Get deeper insights into your brewing habits and consistency. Support Independent Development: Help us continue to build and improve the app for the coffee community! By downloading and using our app, you agree to our Terms of Use, which includes Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://clarityspace.store/privacy Terms of Service: https://clarityspace.store/terms Download today and turn your coffee ritual into a science of deliciousness.

Screenshots

BigPaper3 screens
BrewMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BigPaper at 16.0 against BrewMate's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and BrewMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BigPaper versus BrewMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigPaperBrewMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10happy Technology Development(Dalian) Co.,Ltd.Lawrence Tsui

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BigPaper

One-time1
  • BigPaper - Full Version Unlock$8.99
2 purchases

BrewMate

Subscriptions2
  • BrewMate$0.491 Month
  • BrewMate7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is BigPaper free?
BigPaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrewMate free?
BrewMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BigPaper or BrewMate have ads?
Neither BigPaper nor BrewMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigPaper or BrewMate?
BigPaper ships an update every 5 days, and BrewMate every 5 days. Most recently, BigPaper was updated on October 24, 2026 and BrewMate on October 15, 2026.

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