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24 alternatives to PaperLike

Make your iPad Pro Screen feel like paper

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PaperLike launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   PaperLike for iPad Pro▲6

   The paper-upgrade for the iPad Pro and Pencil users.

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Feels Like Paper▲265

   "Feels Like Paper!" is a series of prototypes about augmenting physical paper through AI. Various ML models, LLMs and a mixed reality headset are used to infuse physical paper and ink with properties of the digital world without compromising on their physical traits.

   2024 · lukasmoro.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Paper 3.0▲779

   The new sticky note

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   reMarkable Paper Pro▲245

   The reMarkable 2 successor goes back to basics

   2024 · remarkable.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Rock Paper Pencil▲10

   The most realistic pen-on-paper feeling for iPad

   2023 · astropad.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FeltPro▲150

   Handwritten cards on your stationery. Mailed from your iPad.

   2015 · feltapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   reMarkable▲402

   The paper tablet for people who prefer paper.

   2017 · remarkable.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Sony Digital Paper▲364

   Reinventing paper. Sony's e-ink tablet.

   2017 · sony.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Pattern▲324

   Simple, focused, drawing application for the iPad.

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Felt for iPhone▲261

    Handwritten cards for the modern world

    2016 · feltapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    New iPad Pro▲232

    The new thinner and more powerful iPad

    2018 · apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12OH
    Our Hackable E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android▲342

    2012 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    New iPad Pro (2020)▲493

    Apple's newest tablet, aimed to replace laptops

    2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Apple Pencil Pro▲188

    A new, smarter Apple Pencil

    2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    uiprint▲308

    Printable templates of mockup, wireframes and sketchpads

    2019 · uiprint.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    iPad Pro▲192

    The new iPad. 12.9", keyboard, pencil. A sight to be held.

    2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Felt – Personal, handwritten cards mailed from your iPad▲154

    Felt is the most personal way to send real, handwritten greeting cards and photos to loved ones. It

    2013 · feltapp.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Muse Pro▲314

    Ultimate AI-enhanced sketching and painting app

    2024 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    ForNote▲3

    Your digital notebook that actually feels like paper.

    Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    reMarkable▲53

    The paper tablet for people who prefer paper.

    2018 · remarkable.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The new iPad Pro▲177

    10.5 inch - Thinner and better

    2017 · apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Paper Prototype▲174

    iPhone sticky notes for quick prototypes

    2019 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Screenshot Builder Pro by LaunchKit▲209

    Create gorgeous App Store screens now for iPad + new layouts

    2015 · launchkit.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Touchtype Pro▲94

    The world’s most versatile iPad keyboard case

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →