# Paper vs Linea Sketch

Paper and Linea Sketch both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Linea Sketch's written reviews are positive against 10% of Paper's. Linea Sketch also leads on ratings volume (802 vs 3). Paper's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Paper against 3.7 for Linea Sketch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linea Sketch has 802 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Paper's written reviews are positive against 62% of Linea Sketch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper | Linea Sketch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper/id474402870/reviews) | **[3.7 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linea-sketch/id1094770251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **802** |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orgajja Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/368955015) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper/id474402870)

This versatile application offers a digital canvas for a multitude of uses. Capture thoughts, sketch ideas, or simply doodle with ease. It provides a flexible space for your creative and organizational needs.

**Highlights:** Digital memo taking, Drawing capabilities, Scribbling functionality, Versatile use cases

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Good for quick sketching
- 💡 Useful for jotting down ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🚫 Limited color and brush options
- 💸 Ads not removed even after paid upgrade
- 🔍 Laggy and unresponsive
- 📵 Doesn't work well with screen protectors

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Black blobs appearing on new pages
- Inability to draw curved lines properly

**Requested features**

- More color and brush options
- Ability to save and export drawings
- Landscape mode support
- Improved responsiveness and reduced lag
- Reliable autosave and undo/redo functionality


### Linea Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linea-sketch/id1094770251)

This app provides a powerful yet intuitive drawing and note-taking experience. Its minimalist interface keeps the focus on your creations, offering features like intelligent shape creation, precise layer management, and artistic brushes. Record your process with time-lapse and utilize various grids and templates for diverse projects.

**Highlights:** Minimalist UI, Intelligent shape creation (ZipShapes), Elegant layer management, Artistic watercolor brush, Time-lapse recording, Grids and templates, Annotation tools

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linea Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Linea Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Linea Full Purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for sketching and note-taking
- 💡 Clever color picker
- 🚀 Responsive with Apple Pencil
- 👍 Layers and blending tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with fill tool
- 🐛 Difficulty controlling pencil/marker thickness
- 💡 Limited brush and tool options
- 💡 Lack of canvas resizing and expansion

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- Layers and colors not behaving as expected
- Sudden crashes when switching tools or actions
- Slow performance and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Add smudge/blending tool
- Implement watercolor brush
- Include text tool and annotation options
- Support for higher resolution canvases
- Introduce animation and video features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper free?

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

### Is Linea Sketch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper or Linea Sketch?

Linea Sketch is rated higher. Paper averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Linea Sketch averages 3.7 from 802 ratings.

### Do Paper or Linea Sketch have ads?

Neither Paper nor Linea Sketch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper or Linea Sketch?

Paper ships an update every 3 months, and Linea Sketch every 3 months. Most recently, Paper was updated on October 22, 2026 and Linea Sketch on October 22, 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.*