# MyNotes vs Paper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paper at 100% against MyNotes's 40%. Paper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MyNotes's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and Paper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotes has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MyNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paper's.

MyNotes ships an update every 3 months, Paper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNotes | Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-smart-notes-and-memos/id6449750600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heyou Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480358223) | [Steve NOSSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690451530) |

## What reviewers say

### MyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854)

Securely store your thoughts, memories, and dreams with this private notebook app. Protect your entries with a password and add various media types like photos, videos, and recordings. Enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Cloud backup and sync, Add photos, videos, and recordings, Create to-do lists, Tagging system, Fake passcode option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotes Pro | $14.99 | per year |


### Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-smart-notes-and-memos/id6449750600)

Capture, organize, and sync your thoughts with a smart note-taking app. Features include rich formatting, AI summarization, and secure encryption across all your devices. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone seeking enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Customizable notebooks, Military-grade encryption, Smart search, Rich formatting (images, sketches), AI note summarization, Voice-to-text capture, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNotes free?

MyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paper free?

Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyNotes or Paper?

Paper is rated higher. MyNotes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Paper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyNotes or Paper have ads?

Neither MyNotes nor Paper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyNotes or Paper?

MyNotes ships an update every 3 months, and Paper fortnightly. Most recently, MyNotes was updated on September 8, 2026 and Paper on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*