Comparison

Synology MailPlus vs Paperparrot

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

Head to head
About

Synology MailPlus

Manage your emails efficiently on mobile with intuitive swipe gestures and quick-reply templates. Organize messages, attach files, and search with advanced features. Requires a Synology NAS and MailPlus server.

Highlights
  • Swipe gestures for quick actions
  • Quick-reply templates
  • Compose and attach files
  • Create mailboxes and labels
  • Advanced search
  • Offline cache for attachments
  • Customizable unread badge
Features
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**You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the MailPlus to get the complete set of features** Composing emails or replying to messages on mobile devices can be a hassle. With the intuitive design of MailPlus, you can accomplish more with less effort. Organize your emails right in the palm of your hand. The swipe gestures allow you to quickly apply desired actions to your emails. Quick-reply templates save repeated keystrokes and make your reply even more efficient. With MailPlus, managing emails is only a few taps or swipes away. With MailPlus for iPhone/iPad, you can: -Compose an email and enrich the content with built-in emoticons -Attach files on your mobile device to the message -Create mailboxes and labels -Customize swipe gestures -Use quick-reply templates to reply to emails efficiently -Share browser content with your friends via MailPlus -Customize the unread email badge to only show notifications for certain labels and mailboxes -Find emails efficiently with advanced search -Offline cache stores previously viewed attachments and images for you to browse later even without Internet connection -Supports HTTPS for secure connection -All features are available with DSM 6.0 and MailPlus 1.2.0 running on Synology DiskStation

About

Paperparrot

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances
  • Add documents in various formats
  • Scan documents via camera or network scanner
  • Secure documents with Face/Touch ID
  • Extensive search and Spotlight support
  • Create custom document views
  • Offline document synchronization
Features
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Paperparrot is an app designed to make organizing your documents easy and it's completely compatible with Paperless-ngx. Features: - Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx-Instances - Add documents in various formats like PDF, JPEG, PNG, TXT or office documents - Scan documents from right within Paperparrot using your phones camera or an Airscan-capable network scanner - Secure your documents using Face-/Touch-ID - Extensive search capabilities - Support for Spotlight search to find documents from your home screen - Create custom views to easily access sets of documents - Share documents to Paperparrot from other apps - Synchronize documents from your Paperless-ng(x) server to your device for offline access - Built in support for push notifications from your server (additional setup required)* - Dark mode! * The free version of Paperparrot is limited to six documents and some features like custom queries and push notifications are unavailable. These limitation can be removed through an in-app purchase. There is both a one-time purchase or an optional auto-renewing subscription (1 month free trial included). The one-time purchase unlocks all current and future updates. With the subscription, all features are available for the duration of your subscription. Both the subscription and one-time purchase can be shared with your family. Paperparrot is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Synology MailPlus4 screens
Paperparrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paperparrot at 85% against Synology MailPlus's 43%. Paperparrot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Synology MailPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Synology MailPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paperparrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Synology MailPlus's written reviews are positive against 85% of Paperparrot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synology MailPlus ships an update every 4 months, Paperparrot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Synology MailPlus versus Paperparrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynology MailPlusPaperparrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (19 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Leo Wehrfritz

Customer experience

Synology MailPlus

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative32.5%

Paperparrot

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative4.2%

In-app purchases

None

Synology MailPlus

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Paperparrot

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription (1 Year)1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Very Generous Tip$2.99
  • Subscription (1 Year)$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock All Features$4.99
  • Super Generous Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Synology MailPlus free?
Synology MailPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paperparrot free?
Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synology MailPlus or Paperparrot?
Paperparrot is rated higher. Synology MailPlus averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Paperparrot averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Synology MailPlus or Paperparrot have ads?
Neither Synology MailPlus nor Paperparrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synology MailPlus or Paperparrot?
Synology MailPlus ships an update every 4 months, and Paperparrot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Synology MailPlus was updated on August 13, 2026 and Paperparrot on September 18, 2026.

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