Paper: Writing App, Notes
What is Paper?
A writing app with a clean editor that supports Markdown or Plain Text, iCloud sync, and exports to several file.
Paper is a writing app listed in the Productivity genre. The listing describes a clean writing space with configurable settings that stay out of view until needed, and it supports Markdown or Plain Text with iCloud syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Pricing. Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Writing and editing Markdown or Plain Text documents
- Drafting on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync
- Exporting drafts to PDF, DOCX, ePub, HTML, or RTF
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Why this app is in C tier
C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Paper scores 67 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 74, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
“This is a super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.”
App Store Review
2020
STORY
Read it here → paper.pro/story
HIGHLIGHTS
- Gorgeous writing space
- Silky-smooth typing
- Deep personalization (Pro)
- Markdown or Plain Text
- Syncs with iCloud
- Integrates with TextExpander
- Publishes drafts to Medium, WordPress, Ghost, or Micro.blog
- Exports to PDF, HTML, RTF, DOCX, ePub, image, or clipboard
- Works seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
PRO FEATURES
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Basic adjustments like text size are free in Paper. More advanced personalization can be purchased with Pro Features. You will not be buying anything blindly, though. The trial period for Pro Features is untimed, so you can take your time to decide if they are a worthy investment.
While trialing Pro Features, you might occasionally see a popup. Simply press Reset in the popup to get rid of it completely.
Pro Features are either a subscription or a one-time purchase. Both the subscription and the one-time purchase unlock Pro Features on all your iPhones and iPads that share the same Apple ID. This subscription (or one-time purchase) applies only to iPhones and iPads. Macs require a separate subscription (or one-time purchase).
The one-time purchase is hidden by default. To enable it, go to the Settings app → Apps → Paper → Purchases → toggle "Show Lifetime Option".
If you want to upgrade from a Monthly subscription to a Yearly one (or to a Lifetime license), go to Paper’s page in the App Store and press the rounded button with the price next to the Yearly subscription option (or next to the Lifetime in-app purchase).
BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS
Businesses, schools, and organizations can use one of the following methods to purchase the Pro version of the app:
- Apple Business Manager
- Apple School Manager
- Volume Purchasing
The Pro version of the app can be accessed from this link → paper.pro/get
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
## How do I share my document?
- On the main screen with documents: Tap and hold the document. Select "Share" from the menu.
- In the document editor: Tap the title of the document in the top bar, then tap the round "Share" button in the popup.
## How do I print my document?
- On the main screen with documents: Tap and hold the document. Select "Print" from the menu.
- In the document editor: Tap the title of the document in the top bar. Select "Print" from the menu.
## Can I draw in the app?
No. Paper is purely a plain-text editor.
## Can I add pictures?
You can only link to public images on the Web.
## Can I password-protect my notes?
No.
## Paper changes the font when I switch between alphabetic and non-alphabetic keyboards. How do I prevent it?
- Change the keyboard to a non-alphabetic one (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
- Tap the "Settings" button in the top right corner.
- Under the "Font" submenu, toggle "Keep for ABC Keyboards".
## Need more help?
You can reach me via the in-app chat → "Settings" button in the corner → "Chat with the Maker"
TERMS OF USE
paper.pro/terms-of-use
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Questions about Paper
Is Paper free to use?
It is free to download. Basic adjustments like text size are free. Advanced personalization requires Pro Features, sold as a subscription or one-time purchase, with an untimed trial.
Do Pro Features carry over to my Mac?
The subscription or one-time purchase applies only to iPhones and iPads sharing the same Apple ID. Macs require a separate subscription or one-time purchase.
Can I publish or export my writing?
The listing says drafts can be published to Medium, WordPress, Ghost, or Micro.blog, and exported to PDF, HTML, RTF, DOCX, ePub, image, or clipboard. It also says it integrates with TextExpander.
Is Paper right for me?
Paper is built for writing and editing markdown or plain text documents, drafting on iPhone, iPad, and mac with iCloud sync, exporting drafts to PDF, DOCX, ePub, HTML, or RTF. It sits in the text editing list on AppTierList.
Is Paper worth it?
Paper is C tier, ranked #4 of 8 text editing apps with a score of 67 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 2,702 ratings. 3 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Paper compare to iA Writer?
Paper is C tier at 67; iA Writer is A tier at 87. iA Writer ranks higher. Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases, iA Writer is $19.99 to download.
How often is Paper updated?
Paper was updated 37 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Text Editing (C tier, #4)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 67 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 2,702
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (37 days ago)
- Size
- 90 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking