# HandyFlowy > Feature-rich WorkFlowy replacement for iOS with enhanced editing, navigation, and search. (iPhone/iPad app by Michinari YAMAMOTO.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyflowy/id1080279196 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michinari YAMAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/967739756) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2016-02-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyflowy/id1080279196/reviews.md ## What is HandyFlowy? HandyFlowy is a complete replacement for the WorkFlowy app on iPhone and iPad. It powers up your editing, navigating and searching in a big way, bringing virtually all of WorkFlowy's feature-rich desktop goodness to iOS... and much more! HandyFlowy features a quick-access, horizontal scrolling toolbar and all of the following ADDITIONS to iOS: EASE OF EDITING • Delete whole lists with one tap • Duplicate lists [Pro] • Undo is at your fingertips • Redo [Pro] • Create children lists with a single tap [Pro] • Move lists up while in edit mode • Move lists down [Pro] • Customize Editing Toolbar [Pro] One of HandyFlowy's outstanding attributes is the ability to move around your entire outline and not have your cursor bounce in and out of edit mode. You can also use L-swipe gestures to move the cursor within a list and and up/down between bullets. EASE OF NAVIGATION • The quick-access navigation panel brings: • Navigate history Back/Forward • Zoom out • Jump to Previous/Next zoomed list • Go to your custom "start" list • Quick access to your favorites with the Bookmarks feature • Expand/Collapse entire outlines fully or incrementally • View Mode eliminates unwanted keyboard popups while scrolling If you use View Mode, you will be free from a fear of an unexpected asynchronous of your already obtained outline. EASE OF SEARCHING • Quick-access buttons to use WorkFlowy's search operators: • is:complete • is:shared • is:embedded • Last-Changed: • NOT (-) [Pro] • OR [Pro] • Completed: [Pro] • Search History • Saved Search list [Pro] • Customize Search Toolbar [Pro] ADVANCED FEATURES • Copy WorkFlowy URLs to clipboard • Saved custom phrases & tags [Pro] • URL Scheme support [Pro] • Export text • Custom colors for background & toolbars • Scripting feature brings JavaScript and CSS customization to the power user! [Pro] • Two WorkFlowy tabs with customizable "start" lists • View "last changed" and "completed" dates for individual lists [Pro] • Sync User Settings to iCloud [Pro] • ... and more! [Pro] features require in-app purchase, which also removes ads. ## Key features - Quick-access horizontal scrolling toolbar - Advanced editing gestures and one-tap list deletion - Intuitive navigation panel with history and zoom controls - Enhanced search with WorkFlowy operators and history - Customizable toolbars and scripting for advanced users - View Mode to prevent accidental edits - Export and URL scheme support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Extended function add-on | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 26) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyflowy/id1080279196/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Won’t login via WorkFlowy *2021-04-14, version 1.7.6* Iphone & Ipad: App repeatedly opens a Safari Captcha page (with no images or functionality) every time I try to log in with existing (or even new) email address. Appears to be permanently broken. Is this app defunct? ### 5/5 — Sehr hilfreich zum direkten Arbeiten wie auch zum Exportieren *2020-03-05* Die App erlaubt das formatierte Exportieren (Markdown) und mit eine sehr hilfreichen Ergänzung der Tastatur die Bearbeitung, wie beispielsweise das verschieben von Absätzen. Sie lässt sich hervorragend anpassen – auch ästhetisch: das starke Gelb kann vollständig verändert werden, auch die Größe der Buttons. Auf diese Weise braucht man auch so schnell nicht das teure Abo von Work-Flowy. ### 5/5 — Most Powerful Workflowy App Right Now *2019-10-27, version 1.7.5* Update October 2019: It's even better than before and a LOT clearer how to use the shortcuts. Please keep going: this + Workflowy is a very powerful combination! ------- This app is a Workflowy client. It's definitely NOT made by the creators of Workflowy, which is why it provides so many options and it ain't pretty (but that's configurable too). However, it works, it's powerful, and it supports an external keyboard very nicely (including EMACs keystrokes! Sweet) and a read-only mode so you can look over your WF without altering stuff. Right now this is the ONLY good Workflowy client out there and it's very useful, especially on iPad with a bluetooth keyboard. It's pretty useful on iPhone too. Hoping WF will release their own client someday, but until then, this one (including the in-app purchase) is quite awesome. Thanks for making this. ### 4/5 — Workflowy impact on HandyFlowy? *2019-05-22, version 1.7.3* I love and use HandyFlowy as an interface to Workflowy on iOS because of the added functionality of the editing toolbar, which the main Workflowy app omits. However it seems a recent modification to Workflowy has impacted on this and stops it showing. I wanted to check the developer is even aware of this and if there are plans to address this? ### 2/5 — good attempt, but misses the point *2018-08-11, version 1.7.1* user experience is pretty clunky, and the following is no more than my humble opinion, but this goes against the whole point of workflowy- that it's a super straightforward outlining app, and very effect because of that simplicity (rather than despite it) ### 2/5 — Worst App Ever - Pathetic *2018-06-25, version 1.6.1* This app does not “select all” the same way the rest of the world does. “Select All” in this app means selecting an entire LINE or bullet point of text only. I’ve lost many hours of work - it will take me days to retype everything. In other words: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EXPORT OR COPY AN ENTIRE DOCUMENT AT ONCE. I’ve wasted hours trying every different option. The program talks about linking to Evernote- but that is not any kind of simple option. Just an awful program. It reminds of of bad, defective ransomware in the way it won’t let go of my data - but also doesn’t give me any option to retrieve my work. If I’m somehow wrong here. Please just send me my data and I’ll gladly retract, or pay or whatever. I’m so very sorry I downloaded this piece of yuck. ### 5/5 — Spectacular. *2018-04-07, version 1.6.1* This guy can code! ### 5/5 — Excellent outliner & brain extension *2018-03-22, version 1.6* I can't imagine using WorkFlowy without HandyFlowy which makes WorkFlowy an absolute pleasure to use on my iPhone. The latest version even supports the iPhone X. I highly recommend it, and the in-app upgrade is well worth the price. ### 4/5 — Worth the purchase for a heavy Workflowy user *2018-02-09, version 1.5.3* If you’re using an iPad Pro with a Smart (or other Keyboard) - spend the few dollars. You get keyboard shortcuts, delete bullets, duplicate lists, export text, ability to change font size and other customization options. It’s a bit ugly, and not quite as powerful as using Workflowy on a personal computer, but Workflowy’s own app (as of Feb 2018) offers none of those features, which makes it totally unappealing for iPad + keyboard use. ### 2/5 — I use it, but bugs and minimal documentation hurt. *2017-11-25, version 1.5* For instance, search feature stopped working: there's a long pause with a spinner, but then it shows whole outline with nothing selected. Needs support-- I can't find any way other than here to attempt to contact creator. ## Frequently asked questions about HandyFlowy ### What does HandyFlowy do? HandyFlowy is designed as a comprehensive replacement for the WorkFlowy app on iPhone and iPad. It significantly enhances the editing, navigation, and searching experience, bringing many of WorkFlowy's desktop features to iOS with additional improvements. ### What are the key features of HandyFlowy? Key features include a quick-access horizontal toolbar, advanced editing options like one-tap list deletion and undo/redo, an intuitive navigation panel for zooming and history, enhanced search capabilities with WorkFlowy operators, and customization options for toolbars and scripting. ### How much does HandyFlowy cost? The app is free to download and use. However, certain advanced features, marked as '[Pro]', require an in-app purchase. This purchase also removes any advertisements from the application. ### What devices is HandyFlowy compatible with? HandyFlowy is specifically designed for Apple devices, including the iPhone and iPad. It aims to provide a seamless experience on these platforms. ### Who would benefit from using HandyFlowy? This app is ideal for existing WorkFlowy users who want a more powerful and feature-rich experience on their iPhone or iPad. It's also beneficial for anyone looking for an advanced outlining and note-taking tool with extensive customization options. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.6 — 2020-05-05 Fixed bugs ### 1.7.5 — 2019-10-02 Fixed bugs in iOS13 ### 1.7.4 — 2019-09-28 Supports iOS13 ### 1.7.3 — 2019-02-11 Correction related to WorkFlowy internal change etc. ### 1.7.2 — 2018-09-18 Correction related to WorkFlowy internal change Fixed Bullet Hold Menu malfunction. Fixed paste button malfunction. etc. ## More apps by Michinari YAMAMOTO - [WriteNote Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writenote-pro/id967739757) - [WriteNote Basic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writenote-basic/id975098903) - [SpeedyWrite - Can quickly writing and append a note for Evernote.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedywrite-can-quickly-writing-and-append-a-note-for-evernote/id996434292) - [MemoFlowy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoflowy/id1052582668) - [Dynawrite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynawrite/id1294628971) All apps by Michinari YAMAMOTO: https://appshunter.io/developer/967739756 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*