Paperpal alternatives · Writing
Paperpal alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Paperpal listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 27 of the 69 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Paperpal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.
27 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Paperpal
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
- Paperpal also covers research.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
- Paperpal also covers research.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Word
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and documents.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Paperpal also covers research and citations.
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Wordtune
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English
- Wordtune starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Advanced). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Wordtune lists an iOS app.
- Paperpal also covers research and citations.
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Writer
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
- WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Paperpal also covers research and citations.
- Free trial · from $59.95/yr
Antidote
Grammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one
- Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Paperpal has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Paperpal also covers research and citations.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
JotterPad
Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays
- JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only JotterPad lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
- JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Paperpal has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Paperpal lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
iA Writer
Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode
- iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Paperpal has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Paperpal lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Paperpal has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
15 more that list an iPhone and iPad app
- LivingWriter
- Arc Studio
- Story Architect
- Mellel
- Castmagic
- Scrivener
- Final Draft
- Campfire
- WriterDuet
- Highland Pro
- yWriter
- bibisco
- Beat
- Slugline
- 1Writer
Common questions
Which Paperpal alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
Grammarly, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, Wordtune, WPS Writer, DeepL Write, Antidote and 19 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Paperpal have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Paperpal listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Browser extension.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Grammarly, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, Wordtune, WPS Writer, DeepL Write, JotterPad and 9 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Paperpal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.