# PaperTrail vs Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher

The clearest difference is price: Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher at $4.99 against PaperTrail's $19.99. Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). PaperTrail's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

PaperTrail costs $19.99 and Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PaperTrail has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PaperTrail's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher's.

PaperTrail ships an update every 10 days, Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PaperTrail | Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-taskpaper-client/id6751271083/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-cms-editor-and-publisher/id6759520730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | #196 |
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gingerbeardman](https://appshunter.io/developer/294611470) | [VERSIONPRIME LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536402386) |

## What reviewers say

### PaperTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-taskpaper-client/id6751271083)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a full TaskPaper editing experience on iOS and iPadOS, allowing you to manage projects, tasks, and notes using simple, flexible plain text files. Sync your work with iCloud and edit across devices, with powerful search and filtering capabilities.

**Highlights:** Full TaskPaper format support, OPML import, Distraction-free editing, Full query language search, Tag system with progress tracking, iOS Reminders integration, Shortcuts and Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-cms-editor-and-publisher/id6759520730)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows Ghost blog owners to write, format, and publish posts directly from their iPhone using markdown. It supports image uploads and syncs instantly with any Ghost instance, prioritizing user privacy by keeping credentials on the device.

**Highlights:** Markdown formatting, Image uploads, Instant publishing, Draft saving, Post scheduling, Direct Ghost API sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PaperTrail free?

PaperTrail costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher free?

Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PaperTrail or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher?

Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher is rated higher. PaperTrail averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PaperTrail or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher have ads?

Neither PaperTrail nor Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PaperTrail or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher?

PaperTrail ships an update every 10 days, and Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher every 4 days. Most recently, PaperTrail was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PaperTrail or Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher?

PaperTrail currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Ghost CMS Editor & Publisher at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*