# TypeIt4Me Touch vs PaperTrail

The clearest difference is price: TypeIt4Me Touch at $4.99 against PaperTrail's $19.99. TypeIt4Me Touch also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). PaperTrail's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 39%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TypeIt4Me Touch costs $4.99 and PaperTrail $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PaperTrail holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of TypeIt4Me Touch's written reviews are positive against 75% of PaperTrail's.

TypeIt4Me Touch ships an update every 3 months, PaperTrail every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeIt4Me Touch | PaperTrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeit4me-touch/id300973416/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-taskpaper-client/id6751271083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ettore Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289507331) | [gingerbeardman](https://appshunter.io/developer/294611470) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeIt4Me Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeit4me-touch/id300973416)

This app enhances note-taking and messaging with powerful text expansion. Define custom abbreviations that automatically convert to longer phrases as you type, saving time and effort. Seamlessly integrate with your Mac's abbreviations via iCloud for a unified experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Text expansion with custom abbreviations, Create and store unlimited notes, Share notes via email, message, or clipboard, Bundled keyboard extension for any app, iCloud sync with Mac TypeIt4Me, Import snippets via email attachments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PaperTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-taskpaper-client/id6751271083)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a full TaskPaper editing experience on iOS and iPadOS, allowing you to manage projects, tasks, and notes using simple, flexible plain text files. Sync your work with iCloud and edit across devices, with powerful search and filtering capabilities.

**Highlights:** Full TaskPaper format support, OPML import, Distraction-free editing, Full query language search, Tag system with progress tracking, iOS Reminders integration, Shortcuts and Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeIt4Me Touch free?

TypeIt4Me Touch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PaperTrail free?

PaperTrail costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TypeIt4Me Touch or PaperTrail?

PaperTrail is rated higher. TypeIt4Me Touch averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PaperTrail averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do TypeIt4Me Touch or PaperTrail have ads?

Neither TypeIt4Me Touch nor PaperTrail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TypeIt4Me Touch or PaperTrail?

TypeIt4Me Touch ships an update every 3 months, and PaperTrail every 10 days. Most recently, TypeIt4Me Touch was updated on September 10, 2026 and PaperTrail on September 10, 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.*