Comparison

Papyr vs Xevvi

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

Head to head
About

Papyr

This app offers a private and efficient way to scan documents on your iPhone or iPad. It features smart editing tools to enhance scans and allows export to various formats without requiring an account. All processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device scanning and processing
  • Smart editing tools
  • Searchable PDF export
  • Multi-page scan support
  • Automatic titles and tags
  • Export as PDF, JPEG, PNG
Features
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Papyr is a fast, private document scanner for iPhone and iPad. Capture pages, clean them up with smart editing tools, and export polished PDFs or images without creating an account. Everything happens on-device: scans, filters, OCR, titles, and tags stay local. Your documents never leave your phone unless you choose to share them. Highlights: - Printer-style scan enhancement for crisp, clean pages - Auto-detect edges with manual crop and rotate - Filters with brightness, contrast, and black point controls - Perspective correction for deskewing pages - Searchable PDFs with on-device OCR - Annotations for marks and signatures - Multi-page scans with reordering - Export as PDF, searchable PDF, JPEG, or PNG - Automatic titles and tags from OCR - Private by design with no account required

About

Xevvi

Features
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Xevvi is a visual task management tool based on the Eisenhower Matrix. On an infinite canvas, you can drag and drop your to-dos exactly where they belong—Important & Urgent, Important & Not Urgent, Urgent & Not Important, or Neither. No complex tagging systems required; see your priorities at a single glance. 【Core Features】 ▸ Quadrant Map Place tasks in their respective quadrants, letting your true priorities naturally float to the forefront. Navigate with pinch-to-zoom and drag-and-drop. Your to-do list finally has a sense of space. ▸ Add in Seconds Tap to capture. Create tasks directly inside any quadrant without interrupting your flow. ▸ Long Press to Complete Simply long-press a task card to mark it as done for a satisfying sense of ritual. Completed tasks are automatically archived into your timeline. ▸ Efficiency Review Bar charts display your daily completion trends, while ring charts show your quadrant distribution. Track your current streaks and best days to discover your unique working rhythm. ▸ Beautiful Themes Four carefully crafted themes: Warm Sun, Midnight Study, Ink Wash, and Aurora. Choose the style that fits you best. ▸ iCloud Sync Local-first storage. Enable iCloud to automatically sync across your Apple devices. Your data remains in your control at all times. Available via Monthly, Yearly subscriptions, or a Lifetime one-time purchase. Minimalist design, warm companionship. Helping you clear the noise and focus on what truly matters today. Privacy Policy: https://goodhappens.notion.site/Areax-32630521014f80f085d7fb18cc7c9583 Terms of Use: https://goodhappens.notion.site/Areax-32630521014f806c8d48df8fd1971a64

Screenshots

Papyr4 screens
Xevvi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xevvi at every 3 days against Papyr's every 2 months. 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. Papyr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Xevvi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Papyr ships an update every 2 months, Xevvi every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Papyr versus Xevvi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapyrXevvi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGagandeep Dolla梦珂 王

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Papyr

One-time3
  • Quick thanks$0.99
  • Coffee Time$1.99
  • Big Support$3.99
3 purchases

Xevvi

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • 年度会员$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$14.99

Questions

Is Papyr free?
Papyr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xevvi free?
Xevvi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Papyr or Xevvi have ads?
Neither Papyr nor Xevvi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Papyr or Xevvi?
Papyr ships an update every 2 months, and Xevvi every 3 days. Most recently, Papyr was updated on October 31, 2026 and Xevvi on October 31, 2026.

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