Comparison

PairInk vs Notepen

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

Head to head
About

PairInk

Features
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PairInk gives your ideas room to grow. Sketch, write notes and organize your work on boards on iPhone and iPad, then connect with the Windows companion over your local Wi-Fi. MAKE YOUR MARK Draw with your finger or Apple Pencil on supported iPads. Switch between pen and highlighter presets, add shapes and arrows, and select objects with a rectangle or a freehand lasso. KEEP YOUR THINKING TOGETHER Add typed Notepad text, bring images and PDF pages onto a board, and keep your work organized in a visual board library. Pin important boards and choose a cards or grid view. CONNECT YOUR SCREENS Find nearby computers or scan a pairing QR code. Once paired, PairInk remembers the computer and can reconnect when both devices are reachable on the same local network. Live syncing requires the Windows companion to be running; connection speed depends on your network and board size. TAKE YOUR WORK WITH YOU Keep boards on your device, export PDFs and save board backups. Board content is stored on your devices; the license service verifies trial and purchase access separately. TRY PAIRINK Start a 7-day trial with up to three active boards. When the trial ends, you can continue viewing and exporting your work. A separate one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited boards and editing, including version 1.x updates. The trial does not automatically charge you or turn into a subscription. Pricing is shown in your local App Store currency before purchase. No separate PairInk account is required. Purchases use your Apple Account. Internet access is needed for activation and restoration; Pro access must be refreshed online at least once every 30 days. If your installation identity is lost, contact support with your store receipt for recovery. Windows syncing requires the separately installed PairInk companion and local-network access. Camera access is optional and used only to scan a pairing QR code. Support: jawadsjaber@outlook.com

About

Notepen

Features
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Notepen brings the feel of a paper notebook to your iPad and iPhone. Write, sketch and plan with Apple Pencil on pages that look like real paper. NEW: SPECIAL PENS, THEMED NOTEBOOKS AND A LASER POINTER • 7 special pens: neon, rainbow, metallic, glitter, gradient, dashed and embossed • Discover: ready-made themed notebooks, planners, calendars and journals — name them as you like • Themed pages with original drawings, ready to write on • Laser pointer: present your notes with a glowing trail that fades away • Hand tool: scroll and browse without writing WRITE NATURALLY • Ballpoint, pencil and fountain pen, highlighter, eraser, lasso and ruler • Palm rejection: rest your hand on the screen while you write • Fine control of width and opacity, custom colors TEMPLATES FOR EVERYTHING • Ruled, grid, dotted, Cornell and music staff pages • Daily, weekly and monthly planners, sprint plan, meeting notes, habit tracker and priority matrix • A4, A5 and A6 in portrait or landscape, shown at their real size MAKE IT YOURS • 24 covers; white, cream, kraft, textured or dark paper • Adjustable line intensity so your writing stands out STAY ORGANIZED • Open notebooks in tabs and switch with a tap • Folders, favorites and search • Add, duplicate and delete pages; lock the zoom SHARE, STAY PRIVATE • Export any notebook as a PDF • Everything is stored on your device. No account, no ads, works offline. Available in 25 languages.

Screenshots

PairInk3 screens
Notepen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notepen at none against PairInk's 2. PairInk's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PairInk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Notepen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PairInk ships an update every 6 days, Notepen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
PairInk versus Notepen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairInkNotepen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJawad JaberHamdi Tug

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PairInk

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • PairInk Full Unlock$39.00
None

Notepen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PairInk free?
PairInk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notepen free?
Notepen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PairInk or Notepen have ads?
Neither PairInk nor Notepen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PairInk or Notepen?
PairInk ships an update every 6 days, and Notepen fortnightly. Most recently, PairInk was updated on October 31, 2026 and Notepen on November 6, 2026.

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