# Yojimbo for iPad vs PaperCode

The clearest difference is rating: PaperCode at 5.0 against Yojimbo for iPad's 3.2. PaperCode also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Yojimbo for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PaperCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yojimbo for iPad has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yojimbo for iPad ships an update every 8 months, PaperCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yojimbo for iPad | PaperCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yojimbo-for-ipad/id396307682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papercode/id1513178801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bare Bones Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396307685) | [Yuichiro Momosaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513178800) |

## What reviewers say

### Yojimbo for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yojimbo-for-ipad/id396307682)

Access and manage your Yojimbo data on your iPad. This companion app syncs wirelessly with Yojimbo for macOS, allowing you to view articles, lists, documents, and sensitive information offline.

**Highlights:** Syncs with Yojimbo for macOS, Offline data access, Handles encrypted entries, View articles and documents, Access passwords and receipts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy pairing with Mac
- 👍 Access to Mac data on iPad
- 👍 Print PDF to Yojimbo capability
- 👍 Local sync for sensitive data
- 👍 Great Mac app companion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Read-only functionality on iPad
- 👎 Syncing issues (frequent)
- 👎 Outdated app, no updates
- 👎 Requires Mac app to function
- 👎 Limited functionality overall

**Reported bugs**

- Sync fails to complete
- App crashes on sync
- App crashes frequently
- Email sharing window stays open
- Sync breaks after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- iPad/iPhone app functionality
- Ability to add/edit content on iPad
- Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
- iPhone version
- Retina screen update


### PaperCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papercode/id1513178801)

Organize your books and papers by assigning them to custom places and associating them with barcodes or QR codes. Quickly update an item's location by scanning its code. Automatically gather book information from databases by scanning ISBN barcodes.

**Highlights:** Manage items and places, Scan barcodes/QR codes, OCR for printed text, Automatic book information retrieval, Customizable place names, Quick item location updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yojimbo for iPad free?

Yojimbo for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PaperCode free?

PaperCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yojimbo for iPad or PaperCode?

PaperCode is rated higher. Yojimbo for iPad averages 3.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while PaperCode averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yojimbo for iPad or PaperCode have ads?

Neither Yojimbo for iPad nor PaperCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yojimbo for iPad or PaperCode?

Yojimbo for iPad ships an update every 8 months, and PaperCode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yojimbo for iPad was updated on September 10, 2026 and PaperCode on July 25, 2026.

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