Comparison

PaperooX vs Trinote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PaperooX

Features
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Paperoo for iOS – Take Your Tasks to Paper! Paperoo is the mobile companion app for the powerful Paperoo web platform — a smart ToDo manager with integrated receipt printer support. With Paperoo for iOS, you can access your self-hosted Paperoo instance, manage tasks, and print directly to connected ESC/POS printers (like Epson TM or Star Micronics) via network or cloud — wherever you are. Key Features: • Instant task printing from your iPhone • Optimized access to the Paperoo Web UI • Secure API with token-based authentication • Live queue and status monitoring • Language support (EN/DE) and priority levels • Smart retry, timeout, and printer control logic • AI-powered motivational quotes (optional) Note: A running Paperoo server instance is required. Printing is handled via your configured printer setup (USB/serial/network/cloud) on the server.

About

Trinote

A native, open-source iOS client for self-hosted note servers. Browse, organize, and search your entire note tree, including text, code, and image files. Enjoy offline access to cached content and customize the app's appearance.

Highlights
  • Browse and organize note tree
  • Full-text search on server
  • Read and edit text, code, images, files
  • Offline caching of content
  • Customizable appearance with dark mode
  • Privacy-focused client-only design
Features
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Trinote is a native, open-source iOS client for your self-hosted Trilium (TriliumNext) note server. Your notes stay on your server and your device — Trinote is a client only. Browse & organize Explore your full note tree with lazy loading, clones, and branches — the way Trilium models your workspace. Create, move, duplicate, and delete notes; keep favorites and recents at hand; optionally work with open-note tabs. Find anything Run full-text search on the server to jump to the right note fast. Offline, search titles in your cached notes. Use find-on-page once a note is open. Read & edit Open and edit text notes with a rich editor — formatting, lists, task lists, tables, callouts, code blocks, images, links, and math. Work with code, images, and files too. Also supported: canvas, Mermaid diagrams, mind maps, spreadsheets, geo maps, calendars, kanban boards, and presentations (availability can depend on your Trilium version). Attachments Add from Camera, Photos, or Files. Preview, download, rename, and share. Share & capture Save text, links, images, and files into Trinote via the iOS Share extension (Markdown becomes HTML). Manage public Trilium share links, or send notes to a nearby device over your local network. Stays useful offline Caches tree structure and note content so you can keep browsing and editing when the network drops. Changes sync when you’re back online. Full-text search and some live actions still need the server. Connect your way Sign in with your Trilium password (TOTP supported). Use multiple server profiles, and optional Cloudflare Access for protected setups. Appearance & security Choose light, dark, or system appearance, plus color themes and custom accents. Lock the app with a PIN and Face ID / Touch ID. Privacy Trinote does not host your notes. Your data lives on your Trilium server and your local device.

Screenshots

PaperooX3 screens
Trinote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PaperooX at 16.0 against Trinote's 18.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PaperooX versus Trinote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperooXTrinote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitmedia e.K.Vero Fide LLC

In-app purchases

None

PaperooX

No in-app purchases

None

Trinote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaperooX free?
PaperooX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trinote free?
Trinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaperooX or Trinote have ads?
Neither PaperooX nor Trinote shows ads.

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