Comparison

Paperparrot vs Squil

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

Squil

Features
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The world is full of inspiration – Squil helps you keep it. We’ve all been there: You find a mouth-watering recipe on TikTok, a genius DIY hack on Instagram, or a life-changing tutorial on YouTube. You save the link… and never look back. Or worse: You have to watch a 10-minute video three times just to write down the ingredients. Not anymore. Squil is your intelligent digital stash that transforms social media content and photos into structured, actionable lists in seconds. Like a clever squirrel, you collect your "digital nuts," and Squil organizes them for you. Why Squil? SMART IMPORT: Simply copy a link from Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Squil uses cutting-edge AI to analyze the video description and instantly create a recipe, checklist, or guide. VISUAL SCAN: Take a photo of a cookbook or a handwritten note. Our AI digitalizes the text immediately. PERFECTLY ORGANIZED: Create folders for "Dinner Inspiration," "Travel Hacks," or "DIY Projects." Everything is searchable and ready when you are. SHARE WITH FRIENDS: Share entire folders with your family or friends – perfect for planning your weekly groceries together. Squil Pro Features: - Unlimited AI imports. - Cloud sync across all your devices. - Create and share folders. 7-DAY FREE TRIAL: Experience the full power of Squil completely risk-free.

Screenshots

Paperparrot4 screens
Squil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Squil at every 9 days against Paperparrot's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Squil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, Squil every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paperparrot versus Squil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperparrotSquil
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeo WehrfritzJulian Kern

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
2 purchases

Squil

Subscriptions2
  • Squil Pro (monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Squil Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Paperparrot free?
Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squil free?
Squil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paperparrot or Squil have ads?
Neither Paperparrot nor Squil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paperparrot or Squil?
Paperparrot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squil every 9 days. Most recently, Paperparrot was updated on October 14, 2026 and Squil on October 8, 2026.

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