Comparison

Paperparrot vs Vikunja

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

Head to head
About

Paperparrot

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances
  • Add documents in various formats
  • Scan documents via camera or network scanner
  • Secure documents with Face/Touch ID
  • Extensive search and Spotlight support
  • Create custom document views
  • Offline document synchronization
Features
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Paperparrot is an app designed to make organizing your documents easy and it's completely compatible with Paperless-ngx. Features: - Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx-Instances - Add documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, PNG, TXT or office documents - Scan documents from right within Paperparrot using your phones camera or an Airscan-capable network scanner - Secure your documents using Face-/Touch-ID - Extensive search capabilities - Support for Spotlight search to find documents from your home screen - Create custom views to easily access sets of documents - Share documents to Paperparrot from other apps - Synchronize documents from your Paperless-ng(x) server to your device for offline access - Built in support for push notifications from your server (additional setup required)* - Dark mode! * The free version of Paperparrot is limited to six documents and some features like custom queries and push notifications are unavailable. These limitation can be removed through an in-app purchase. There is both a one-time purchase or an optional auto-renewing subscription (1 month free trial included). The one-time purchase unlocks all current and future updates. With the subscription, all features are available for the duration of your subscription. Both the subscription and one-time purchase can be shared with your family. Paperparrot is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vikunja

Manage tasks and projects with this native iOS app for the open-source todo platform. Organize your life, collaborate with teams, and stay on top of deadlines with intuitive features and cloud synchronization. Requires a Vikunja server.

Highlights
  • Task management
  • Lists and projects
  • Due dates and reminders
  • Labels and categories
  • Team collaboration
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Offline capabilities
Features
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Manage your tasks and projects seamlessly with the unofficial iOS app for Vikunja! Vikunja iOS brings the power of the popular open-source to-do platform straight to your iPhone. Organize your life, manage projects, and collaborate with your team — all in an elegant, native iOS app. KEY FEATURES: • Task Management – create, edit, and organize tasks with an intuitive interface • Lists & Projects – structure your work into clear lists and complex projects • Due Dates & Reminders – set deadlines and get notified in time • Recurring Tasks – daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom repeats • Priorities & Sorting – focus on what matters with priorities and flexible sorting • Team Collaboration – share lists and projects with colleagues and friends • Cloud Sync – seamless synchronization with your own Vikunja server • Offline Support – keep working even without an internet connection, with automatic sync when you're back online • Dark Mode – full support for light and dark appearances PRIVACY & SECURITY: Your data belongs to you. All information is stored securely on your own Vikunja server. The app collects no personal data, uses no tracking, and fully respects your privacy. A NATIVE iOS EXPERIENCE: • Optimized for iPhone and iOS • Fast performance and fluid animations • Local reminders to keep you on track • Haptic feedback for a natural feel • Biometric app lock (Face ID / Touch ID) VIKUNJA SERVER REQUIRED: IMPORTANT: This app requires a working Vikunja server. You need access to a Vikunja instance (self-hosted or via a provider). Don't have a Vikunja server yet? • Visit vikunja.io for setup information • Use one of the available hosting providers • Install Vikunja on your own server

Screenshots

Paperparrot4 screens
Vikunja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paperparrot at 5.0 against Vikunja's 4.0. Paperparrot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Vikunja's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Vikunja asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paperparrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Paperparrot's written reviews are positive against 83% of Vikunja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paperparrot versus Vikunja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperparrotVikunja
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeo WehrfritzNoel Mayr

Customer experience

Paperparrot

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative3.8%

Vikunja

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Paperparrot

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription (1 Year)1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Very Generous Tip$2.99
  • Subscription (1 Year)$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock All Features$4.99
  • Super Generous Tip$9.99
None

Vikunja

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paperparrot free?
Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vikunja free?
Vikunja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paperparrot or Vikunja?
Paperparrot is rated higher. Paperparrot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Vikunja averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Paperparrot or Vikunja have ads?
Neither Paperparrot nor Vikunja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paperparrot or Vikunja?
Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vikunja every 5 weeks. Most recently, Paperparrot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vikunja on October 7, 2026.

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