Mindown vs Papyrus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mindown
Organize notes, lists, and ideas with a powerful linking system. Sync across iOS and Mac devices, and use icon badges for quick task tracking. Subscribers can access version history and undelete notes.
- Linked notes for related information
- Icon badge for to-do lists
- Cross-device sync (iOS/Mac)
- Emoji support in notes
- Note version history (subscription)
- Undelete notes (subscription)
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Mindown is the new and best way to write and organize your notes, lists, todos, ideas and more. And to keep them in sync on all your iOS and Mac devices! Your mind is filled with information and ideas, try Mindown and see how you can keep all that organized once and for all. Mindown lets you link notes inside notes so you can keep related information grouped just like you do in your head. Fans of mind-mapping will feel right at home. You can also choose a note to be your Badge Note and Mindown will reflect the number of notes inside it on your icon badge. Perfect for your to-do list. Feel free to enrich your notes with emojis and Mindown will sync just fine. And don't be afraid to make mistakes, subscribers can access old versions of notes, as well as undelete notes. Try it, and let us know what you think! Don't forget that there is also a version for the Mac!
Papyrus
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Is your current note app slow? Meet a truly lightweight note app. - It's free — with no stingy limit on the number of notes. - Trimmed of every bit of bloat, yet complete with the features you actually need. - Open as many notes as you like with no slowdown, and PDFs load blazingly fast. - Import and edit notes from another popular note app. - Import by the folder — the hierarchy is preserved. [GoodNotes Import] Import .goodnotes files. Strokes, images, shapes, and masks are reproduced almost perfectly. [Handwriting] A custom vector drawing engine delivers extremely lightweight, high-precision ink. Five tools are built in: Pen, Highlighter, Eraser, Lasso, and Mask. Anything selected with the Lasso can be copied, moved, deleted, or duplicated. Mask is a study aid — cover what you want to memorize with the pen, then tap to peek underneath. Straight-line snapping and shape recognition (rectangles, circles, lines, and more) are also supported. [PDF Import & Annotation] Import a PDF and write directly on its pages. Switch between four page layouts: continuous scroll, single page, horizontal, and two-page spread. [File Organization] Organize your notes with a Finder-like file browser, creating folders freely. Switch between list and grid views, and move files and folders by drag and drop. A Trash lets you restore notes you deleted by mistake. [Tabs & Split View (iPad)] Open multiple notes at once in tabs. On iPad, split the screen to view and edit two notes side by side (Split View). [Page Sidebar] Swipe in from the left edge to reveal page thumbnails. Press and hold a thumbnail to reorder pages, and select multiple pages to delete, copy, and paste. [Images] Paste images from Photos, Files, or the clipboard. [Export] Export notes and PDFs as a "PDF for submission/printing," a "fast annotation PDF" (PDF annotations only), or a "Papyrus Archive" (.papyrus). [Apple Pencil] - iPad: draw with Apple Pencil only; pan and zoom with your finger. - iPhone: draw with your finger while the compact ink palette is open; otherwise pan and zoom. - With Apple Pencil Pro, use the squeeze gesture to bring up the hover palette. About Papyrus Sync (Subscription) iCloud sync and sharing are available through the "Papyrus Sync" subscription (monthly or yearly, auto-renewing). All core features — note-taking, PDF annotation, and more — are completely free. - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. - Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://coremedica.jp/pages/legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://coremedica.jp/pages/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Papyrus at every 4 days against Mindown's every 2 months. Mindown's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Mindown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Papyrus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mindown ships an update every 2 months, Papyrus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mindown | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antonio Carvalho | waraku kobayashi |
In-app purchases
Mindown
- Mindown Subscription - 3 Months$2.99
- Mindown Subscription - 6 Months$5.99
- Mindown Subscription - 12 Months$11.99
Papyrus
- Papyrus Sync Monthly$0.991 Month
- Papyrus Sync Yearly$9.991 Year









