Paper vs SpeakToDo
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
SpeakToDo
Capture tasks and reminders instantly using your voice, even without an internet connection. Organize your day with visual boards, calendar views, and motivational gamification. Prioritize privacy with offline-only functionality and no account required.
- Voice-to-task creation
- Offline functionality
- Kanban board organization
- Calendar view
- Gamification and streaks
- Hands-free capture
- Privacy-focused design
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A to-do list you can talk to. Capture tasks the moment they come to mind. SpeakToDo turns your voice into to-dos, recognizes dates and times, and sets reminders. Spend less effort writing things down and more time following through. No account required. SAY IT. SAVE IT. GET ON WITH YOUR DAY. Tap the mic and say, "Call Mom tomorrow at 5 PM." Turn a thought into a task without typing it all out. Attach a voice memo when a short title isn't enough. SEE WHAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION Check today's tasks and overdue items from your Home Screen. Choose small, medium, or large widgets to fit your layout. On iOS 17 or later, mark tasks complete directly from a widget. CHANGE YOUR PLANS WITH A DRAG Move task cards between Today, This Week, and Later on the Kanban board. Adjust due dates as your plans change, or switch to the list or calendar to see your schedule another way. MAKE ROUTINES EASIER TO KEEP Set tasks to repeat daily, on weekdays, weekly, or monthly. Complete one and the next occurrence is created. Keep recurring chores, work routines, and regular check-ins on your list. START WITH A PLAN. FINISH WITH PERSPECTIVE. Plan your morning and reflect on what you finished in the evening. Daily advice offers practical suggestions for your next step. On supported devices running iOS 26 or later with Apple Intelligence enabled, on-device AI can support task parsing and daily advice. SIMPLE TO START - No account required. - Tasks and voice recordings are stored locally on your iPhone. - Access your saved tasks and recordings offline. - Explore Pro features free for 7 days. The free version may show ads. Some features require Pro. Speech recognition availability and connectivity requirements vary by device, language, and settings. Download SpeakToDo and speak your first to-do. Privacy Policy: https://app.japality.com/speaktodolist/i/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use: https://app.japality.com/speaktodolist/i/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeakToDo at 100% against Paper's 10%. SpeakToDo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Paper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpeakToDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SpeakToDo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Paper's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpeakToDo's.
Paper ships an update every 3 months, SpeakToDo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper | SpeakToDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orgajja Co Ltd | Japality Limited |
Customer experience
Paper
SpeakToDo
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
SpeakToDo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paper
- Paper Upgrade$1.99
SpeakToDo
- SpeakToDo Pro Subcription Monthly$1.991 Month
- SpeakToDo Pro Subcription Yearly$9.991 Year
- SpeakToDo Pro Life Time$24.99
