PaintNotes vs 手写宝
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaintNotes
This app offers a minimalist digital notebook with an infinite canvas for freeform writing and drawing. Easily import files and organize your thoughts without delay.
- Infinite canvas
- Freeform writing and drawing
- File import
- Minimalist interface
- Unlimited drafts
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The PaintNote are simple, freely written notebooks. The minimalist interface and simple features make it easier to use. Start to write without any waiting. Unlimited draft paper, free to move, zoom and position. You can import files in a variety of formats.
手写宝
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基于科技，回归传统 你有多久没写过字了？ 手写宝（英文名）应用程序适用于您的手写宝智慧笔记套装设备。使用此应用程序可以将您写在纸张上的文字或手绘的内容，在IOS设备上直接转化为数字笔迹。 【纸上书写，即时同步】 免去传统拍照、扫描的繁琐步骤，将普通纸张放在手写宝智慧板上进行书写，即可将内容无线同步到手机、电脑中。 生活、学习、工作笔记轻松智能互联。 【轻松编辑，随时共享】 浏览和管理所有的笔记和手绘。可以随时删除、拆分、合并笔记，并将其导出为图片。 可以将书写笔迹自动记录为视频--生活随记、工作计划、手绘过程都可以通过手机回放，还可以在书写过程录入语音，录制微课。 随时随地将你的笔记或手绘创意分享给你的朋友或社交平台。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 手写宝 at none against PaintNotes's 1. 手写宝 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). PaintNotes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PaintNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 手写宝 asks for nothing beyond the download.
PaintNotes ships an update fortnightly, 手写宝 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaintNotes | 手写宝 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 心悦 吕 | 鲁伯特(北京)教育科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
PaintNotes
- Unlocking features$3.99
手写宝
No in-app purchases
