# DIO vs Papyr

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DIO at 5 against Papyr's 1. Papyr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Papyr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DIO against 5.0 for Papyr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIO has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIO | Papyr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dio-adhd-brain-dump-planner/id6776859208/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papyr-journaling-app/id6793413023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Elitec LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776859210) | [Brandon Duncan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858118962) |

## What reviewers say

### DIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dio-adhd-brain-dump-planner/id6776859208)

This app helps quiet a busy mind by providing a space to quickly capture thoughts without immediate categorization. It offers tools for later sorting, task management, and focused work sessions, all designed to reduce overwhelm and create mental space.

**Highlights:** Quick thought dumping, Categorized sorting bins, Task management with due dates, Focus timer and sprints, Habit tracking, Calendar integration, Customizable interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| DIO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Papyr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papyr-journaling-app/id6793413023)

A private journaling app designed to feel like a real notebook, offering rich text formatting and individual journal locking. It syncs privately via iCloud and allows exporting entries. Enjoy a clutter-free writing experience with no ads or data selling.

**Highlights:** Multiple private journals, Face ID/Touch ID/Passcode lock, Rich text formatting, Cross-journal search, PDF and Word export, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Papyr Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIO free?

DIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Papyr free?

Papyr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DIO or Papyr?

DIO and Papyr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DIO or Papyr have ads?

Neither DIO nor Papyr shows ads.

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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.*