# StrokeInput — Handwriting feel in typing > Handwriting input method for mobile devices, allowing natural writing and formula calculation. (iPhone/iPad app by Annalisa Carraro.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strokeinput/id1604062990 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Annalisa Carraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604060916) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 3.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-01-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strokeinput/id1604062990/reviews.md ## What is StrokeInput? For those who like to write on a free field instead of pressing tiny keys. - Write looking at the text, not at the keyboard. - Write ANY character quickly, without switching between keyboard views. - Easily move the cursor through the text. - Write formulas and calculate them anywhere. ## Key features - Write on a free field, view text as you type - Input any character without keyboard switching - Effortless cursor movement - Write and calculate formulas - Natural handwriting feel ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strokeinput/id1604062990/reviews.md ### 5/5 — What a great resource! *2026-01-26* This application allows me to write using the feel of Palm OS, but on modern day iOS devices. Thank you for all who helped develop it, I’m so thankful. ### 1/5 — Input poor *2025-10-05* Doesn’t recognize most of my input. Graffiti on the palm decades ago worked perfect ### 5/5 — happy *2024-12-28* typing this review on the actual stroke input keyboard. thank you. ### 3/5 — Word Completion is Incomplete *2024-04-23* When you choose a predicted word, Stroke Input doesn’t automatically add a space after the word. For all practical purposes, you always want that automatically added space. After all, you have chosen the word, and now you want to start entering the next word. If the developer doesn’t agree, could we at least have a setting to enable an automatic space? Thanks. ### 5/5 — Downloaded, works fine *2024-02-26* Using it to write this now. Works fine. Will update if that changes ### 5/5 — fantastic! *2024-01-06* a brilliant version of Graffiti for the iphone! makes the device work like it should. amazlng! and a huge thank you to the dev for making this app free & without ads ### 1/5 — promising, BUT a work in progress *2023-03-16* Like others, I miss Graffiti on iOS. The official Palm version now owned by a Japanese programming company is Android only (I've read rumors that Apple killed or removed the official iOS ver. maybe because Steve Jobs hated Palm, Graffiti, styluses, ANYTHING that reminded him of his pre iPad / pre iPhone Apple tablet project called Newton, which was an unsuccessful flop for Apple.) Generally, StrokeInput is getting better with each update, but the latest version of this app is beyond annoying, and is almost unusable: Please ELIMINATE ALL editing key strokes except space, backspace & return (maybe the tab stroke is ok too -- I did miss it until its recent return). It's INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING to try to write letters, and FREQUENTLY get extended deletes, new-lines (instead of the letter "i" CONSTANTLY!!!), and other cursor movements. The basic cursor controls of space, backspace, return, and maybe tab are fine. ANY OTHER cursor controls or text selection controls are unwanted & unwelcome by this user, not because I'm a Palm /Graffiti purest, but because it GETs in the WAY of WRITING!! At the very least, please give us the option to disable ALL but the BASIC cursor control strokes, so that we can WRITE! Thank you for at least trying to bring Graffiti back to iPhones & iPads! Hope it gets usable again soon. EDITED 2023-03-16: Sadly dropping to 1 star. Earlier complaint about the letter "i" causing lots of "new lines" instead (friggen cursor movements INSTEAD of basic letter strokes) still a horrible problem (affects the number "1" keystroke entry, too.) The most recent version has LOST me quite a bit of writing time! as all of a sudden everything I have written with StrokeInput disappears, and nothing I do (i.e. shake my iPhone & "undo") brings it back! My writing effort LOST into some typographical blackhole, because of StrokeInputs unacceptable EXCESSIVE buggyness! ### 3/5 — Great start, but not actually usable *2022-02-17* I miss Graffiti, and there’s no reason (with an accurate modern touch screen) that it shouldn’t work as well with a finger as a stylus. But this app isn’t quite reliable enough to use. The biggest problem is that some of the strokes just aren’t recognized well. When I try to move left, more than half the time I get a C instead. When I try to move right, usually I get nothing, sometimes a T or other symbol, and only occasionally right. And so on. Maybe with autocorrect that used contextual information to guess what I really meant it could be good enough, but as-is, I have to keep looking at what I’m writing and trying to edit it (and because the cursor movement keys are the least well recognized, this is particularly frustrating). There are also some minor problems. The documentation doesn’t tell you how to switch modes, although anyone who wants this app probably had the muscle memory for them. The “try it here” box is light grey on very light grey so it’s almost impossible to see what you’ve entered. Most of the alternate strokes are missing. (I don’t remember exactly what they are, except a backward K for an X, but I do find myself doing something for other letters, like V and G, that worked on a Palm but doesn’t work here.) It’s missing a few characters like backtick. The font used for the help is missing some symbols, so instead of € you see nothing. A few extensions to Graffiti would be nice. In particular, after Palm switched to Graffiti 2 and then broke the hack that let you get the real thing back, there was a third party patch that gave you real Graffiti but also allowed most Graffiti 2 strokes (which was sometimes handy for rarely-used characters, because the Graffiti 2 is harder to draw, but easier to guess because it’s closer to normal handwriting), and worked with Graffiti 2’s WriteAnywhere and caps-over-the-line modes. Working with Apple’s standard auto-capitalization would be nice. Also, some of the features of Graffiti Pro for Android, like swiping up from the Graffiti area to overlay the help screen. Learning from corrections like Android’s swipe keyboard would be very cool. But even without fixing or adding any of that stuff, I’d give this app at least 4 stars, maybe 5, if it just recognized all of the major characters reliably enough to use. ## Frequently asked questions about StrokeInput ### What is StrokeInput? StrokeInput is a mobile input method that allows you to write naturally on a free field, similar to handwriting. It's designed for users who prefer writing over typing on small keys and can input any character without switching keyboard views. ### Does StrokeInput have ads? No, StrokeInput does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users. ### What devices does StrokeInput support? StrokeInput is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a handwriting input experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem. ### How often is StrokeInput updated? The latest version of StrokeInput was released on November 23, 2025, indicating recent development and ongoing support for the application. ### What is the age rating for StrokeInput? StrokeInput has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals who may benefit from a handwriting-based input method. ### Can StrokeInput calculate formulas? Yes, StrokeInput allows you to write formulas directly within the app and then calculate them, adding a functional utility beyond simple text input. ### What is the user rating for StrokeInput? StrokeInput has a rating of 3.4 stars based on 8 user reviews. This indicates a mixed but generally positive reception from its user base. ### Is StrokeInput free to use? Yes, StrokeInput is available for free, meaning there is no cost to download or use its core handwriting input and formula calculation features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.28 — 2025-11-23 New extended stroke mode for Greek letters, commonly used in mathematical formulas. ### 1.1.27 — 2024-11-24 Alternate strokes for "v" and "x", more greek letters, few recognition improvements. ### 1.1.26 — 2024-05-22 Word completion now add a space after predicted word. ### 1.1.25 — 2023-11-05 Calc module improvements. ### 1.1.24 — 2023-08-14 Fixed compatibility issues with some text fields. 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