Paper vs Page Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paper
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.
- Digital memo taking
- Drawing capabilities
- Scribbling functionality
- Versatile use cases
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The paper may be used for various purposes. This app also can be used for many purposes. - memo - drawing - scribbling
Page Note
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Page Note is a minimalist note app built for focused writing. Open the app and start typing on a single clean page without folders, clutter, or setup. What you can do: • Write in one distraction-free note • Search inside your note and jump between matches • View word count and character count • Keep your note private on your device • Use a clean design that follows your system appearance Page Note Pro unlocks: • Unlimited note saving • iCloud sync through your private iCloud account • Adjustable text size • Restore purchases anytime Your note is stored locally on device, and iCloud sync is optional. No account is required, and the app does not include third-party ads or analytics. Try the editor before upgrading. Pro unlocks unlimited saving, iCloud sync, and text size controls. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://1kbapps.com/1pagenote/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paper at 7.0 against Page Note's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Page Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Paper ships an update every 3 months, Page Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper | Page Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orgajja Co Ltd | Vikram Singh |
Bugs and requests
Paper
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- Black blobs appearing on new pages
- Inability to draw curved lines properly
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Page Note
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paper
- Paper Upgrade$1.99
Page Note
- Premium Access Yearly$19.991 Year
- Mobile Pro - Lifetime$49.99
