# Art Set 4 vs Simple Handwritten Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Handwritten Note at none against Art Set 4's 1. Simple Handwritten Note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Art Set 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art Set 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Handwritten Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Handwritten Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Art Set 4 has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Art Set 4's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Handwritten Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Art Set 4 ships an update every 6 days, Simple Handwritten Note every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Set 4 | Simple Handwritten Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-set-4/id1418530800/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handwritten-note/id1660363609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 158 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOFOPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/326067842) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Art Set 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-set-4/id1418530800)

Experience hyper-realistic digital art creation with advanced tools for painting and drawing. Explore a vast array of brushes, fluid simulations, and 3D paint effects. This app offers a customizable workspace and professional features for artists of all levels.

**Highlights:** Hyper-realistic art tools, Fluid watercolor simulation, 3D paint effects, Customizable workspace, Time-lapse video recording, PSD export, Layer masks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Realistic paint and brush simulation
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Excellent oil paint and watercolor tools
- 🎨 Wide variety of art tools and materials
- 👍 Responsive and smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of layer management and export options
- 🔒 Limited brush size and customization options in free version
- 🔒 Confusing UI and hidden features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening color palette or blending
- Unexpected loss of work and canvas resets
- Inability to resize canvas or change aspect ratio
- Brush size and settings not preserved when switching tools

**Requested features**

- Add more free brushes and tools
- Improve layer management and export options
- Allow more brush size and customization options in free version
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Add undo/redo gesture support


### Simple Handwritten Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handwritten-note/id1660363609)

This app allows users to jot down notes and sketches using a black pen. It functions as a simple memo pad or notebook for quickly capturing ideas or communicating through writing. The core features include writing, erasing, and saving.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Drawing and sketching, Memo pad functionality, Quick idea capture, Writing, erasing, and saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Set 4 free?

Art Set 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Handwritten Note free?

Simple Handwritten Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Art Set 4 or Simple Handwritten Note?

Simple Handwritten Note is rated higher. Art Set 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Simple Handwritten Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Art Set 4 or Simple Handwritten Note have ads?

Simple Handwritten Note shows ads; Art Set 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Art Set 4 or Simple Handwritten Note?

Art Set 4 ships an update every 6 days, and Simple Handwritten Note every 3 months. Most recently, Art Set 4 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Simple Handwritten Note on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*