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38 valoraciones

Dave C

1 sept 2026

Versión de la app: 3.10.2

Super impressed. This creates a less glaring, more calming look and feel on the screen.

James

23 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.10.2

I’m really enjoying the app. I was surprised by just how much I’ve come to enjoy this texture as a way to reduce eye strain and have an overall better experience reading. The ability to pick different textures and adjust the intensity is great.

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Really happy to hear you're enjoying the reading experience with Paperman and liking our textures. Thanks for taking the time to share this!

Rik Welter

14 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.8.0

I was surprised by the app. I really like the idea, and I must say I also like the way my screen looks after applying one of the textures. But ….. there is also literally only 1 texture that I like in my DARK setup - ‘Painter’s Press’. All other textures considerbly lighten the desktop, and that is not what I think someone wants when having a dark setup. I hope that the future will bring a couple of textures fit for a dark setup. For example Mulberry Veil and Saddle Linen could be darker… Then I would really like them as well. But overall, thumbs up, and for the time being I am using Painter’s Press. Response on the response from the developer: I appreciate your feedback. I still stand by my view that the textures are not great for a dark setup. I have used the settings for dark mode, but it is still too light for my liking. I suggest that you compare the texture ‘Painter’s Press’ with the other textures and then you will see what I mean. At least that is what I hope 😜

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Thanks for the feedback! We're currently doing more testing on this and are planning to introduce an option specifically for this in a future update. Glad Painter’s Press is doing the job in the meantime!

Tony Coglan

13 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.5.1

Grainy, but does the job. A Keeper.

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Thanks for the support!

Richard Bird

12 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.5.1

Remarkable. I find it best when used at a very low intensity. But, the effect is very nice. How about a switch to apply the texture ONLY to the desktop background and/or desktop icons?

Respuesta del desarrollador

12 ago 2026

Really glad you're enjoying the Paperman Effect! Regarding applying Paperman textures to the desktop background only, Paperman is specifically designed to soften the entire screen rather than act as a wallpaper filter, which is why we apply the effect across the whole display. Thanks for the support and feedback!

imbusybeingawesome

25 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.8.0

Such a great little app! I stare at a screen most of the day, and it feels so much “softer” on my eyes. I especially like “Whisper Weave” at about 15%

Russel

18 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.9.1

Offers nice effects to reduce eyestrain; especially that due to the glare from light-/white-colored areas. Like the snooze function too, since a screen capture is affected by the on-screen texture Paperman produces.

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Glad Paperman is helping with screen glare! Quick tip: besides the Snooze toggle, we also have an option for this exact use case in Settings > Protection > Hide from screenshot. That way, your captures stay clean without needing a manual pause. Hope it helps!

Butch Ewing

14 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.8.0

This is very cool! When I first heard about this, I thought, uh ok. Then, I installed it to try it out. I’m 3 seconds in and I’m a huge fan!

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Love hearing that Paperman clicked instantly for you. Thanks so much for the support!

Jon

12 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.0.1

I am surprised how much I like this app. I read text a lot as a copywriter and constantly have eye strain. Can’t really say if it helps with the eye strain yet, but I like the reading experience a lot. I think it needs more textures, and they could be improved. On a wide monitor, the resolution seems low. Also, increasing the intensity makes the screen brighter overall – this might be unavoidable, but I only use low intensities as a result. I would love an appstore version so I could use this across my ipad and iphone to read on Kindle. That would be swell. I hope this app develops as it really has potential. 4/5 with room to be a 5. Thanks.

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Thanks for the feedback! Really glad Paperman is making your reading sessions more enjoyable. Regarding the wide monitor display, we actually recently reworked the textures to scale much better on larger screens. Feel free to check out the latest update and see if that looks better for you! Paperman is currently available for Mac only, as bringing it to iPad and iPhone is unfortunately not technically possible right now due to Apple's much stricter iOS sandbox restrictions. If Apple ever opens that up, we’d of course love to bring it to mobile as well!

Haily South

4 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.0.0

I really like it! Unfortunately it’s a bit buggy and often crashes or struggles to open, BUT when it works I really like it! I’m uninstalling and reinstalling and hoping I can get it to work again. :/ *fingers crossed* I do wish there were more options for the textures, as the textures are often pretty uniform and large. I would love it if you could upload your own png image to be able to use. I’d get and use a high res scan of my 300 lb cold press arches watercolor paper, with all of it’s varied textures, deckled edges, and it’s tiny weave. It’s a cool idea! Looking forward to it becoming more stable and fleshed out. P.S. Here’s the specific error I’m running into, can you help? “This copy of Paperman requires an active Setapp account installed on your Mac.” I have an active Setapp account that includes multiple devices. I am logged into the Setapp app. I believe I got a license for Paperman that includes 2 devices. What do you recommend I do to get it to work?

Respuesta del desarrollador

12 ago 2026

Thanks for the feedback and for sticking with Paperman! The Setapp license issue was actually a bug on Setapp's end, which has now been fixed in our version 3.0.1. Updating the app should get you up and running smoothly. If you still run into trouble, feel free to reach out to Setapp support or drop us a line directly! As for custom textures, Paperman textures are programmatically generated vectors rather than image overlays, so uploading flat PNGs isn't really how the engine works. We also carefully hand-craft every texture, and spent a lot of time designing patterns that make screens feel softer and less harsh on the eyes. That said, if you feel a cold press paper look could help make screens feel more comfortable, feel free to email us a few references at [email protected] for us to keep in mind as inspiration for future updates. Thank you for the support!

Zuber Moola

23 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.10.2

working well so far! and unobtrusive as well

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Paperman was designed specifically to stay out of your way and let you focus on your work! So really glad it’s working well for you, and thanks so much for your support!

Laila Regalado

15 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.8.0

This App is SO Good! One of the keepers. One suggestion: The ability to hide it from the dock

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Thanks so much for the kind words! As for the Dock icon, Paperman is designed as a menu bar app, so it actually isn't supposed to stay in your Dock. If it's stuck there, try quitting and relaunching the app once, that should make the Dock icon disappear!

Cody Ewing

14 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.6.1

Works like a charm. Love it!

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Love to hear it! Thanks so much for the support.

Ben Pruitt

12 ago 2026

Versión de la app: 3.6.1

Brilliant idea and execution-initially skeptical-AMAZING difference. Cheers

Respuesta del desarrollador

25 ago 2026

Thanks so much for giving it a shot. Really glad Paperman is making a difference!