Comparison

Stylus Labs Write Pro vs OrigNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stylus Labs Write Pro

This app offers advanced tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, combining note-taking and vector drawing capabilities. It supports flexible file organization, cloud services, and a non-proprietary SVG format for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Intelligent handwriting selection and editing tools
  • Reflow handwritten text with insert space tool
  • Create handwritten links and bookmarks
  • Non-proprietary SVG file format export
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Split view for multi-document work
  • PDF export
Features
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Write is an open-source application with a unique set of tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, plus all the usual features of a vector drawing application. Write is perfect for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching. MODERN DOCUMENT HANDLING * uses standard Apple document browser for completely flexible file organization * supports iCloud and all other cloud services that integrate with the Files app * non-proprietary SVG file format can be opened in other vector graphics apps and web browsers UNIQUE TOOLS FOR HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS * intelligent tools to select, erase, and move writing * reflow handwritten text with the insert space tool * create bookmarks labeled with handwriting * create handwritten links to bookmarks and websites * save clippings for easy pasting into any document * unlimited undo/redo jog dial * split view: work on two documents or two parts of the same document STANDARD NOTE-TAKING AND DRAWING TOOLS * Apple Pencil support * insert images (and vector content as SVG) * cut, copy, paste, move, scale, and rotate selections * cut, copy, and paste pages within and between documents * customize and save pens * customize page size, color, and ruling * pages can grow automatically when writing nears edge * PDF export Website: https://www.styluslabs.com Source: https://github.com/styluslabs/Write FAQ: https://www.styluslabs.com/faq Support: support@styluslabs.com

About

OrigNotes

Create, organize, and manage high-quality handwritten notes with ease. Supports handwriting, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. Stay organized and productive for study, work, or daily ideas.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes and drawing
  • Image insertion and PDF annotation
  • Organize and search documents
  • Customizable note covers and paper styles
  • Palm rejection and writing settings
  • Variety of brushes and tools
  • Cloud sync support
Features
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OrigNotes is a powerful, free digital note-taking app built for iPad and iPhone. Whether you're taking handwritten notes, annotating PDFs, organizing ideas with mind maps, or capturing inspiration with images, audio, and video, OrigNotes gives you the tools to keep everything in one place. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, convert handwriting into editable text, search through your notes, and customize your workspace to fit the way you think and work. OrigNotes is free to use, and we're committed to keeping it that way. If you're enjoying OrigNotes, we'd greatly appreciate a 5-star review. Your support helps us continue improving the app and building new features for everyone. Have an idea or feature request? Leave us a review or contact us directly through the app. You can also check our Future Plans inside OrigNotes to see what we're working on and follow the progress of upcoming features. KEY FEATURES • Handwriting & Drawing Enjoy a natural writing experience with a variety of pens, brushes, and creative tools designed for Apple Pencil. • PDF Reading & Annotation Import PDFs to read, highlight, annotate, draw, and take notes directly on your documents. • Mind Maps Create mind maps to organize ideas, study topics, and brainstorm visually. Add topics and subtopics, drag and rearrange nodes, and customize your mind map to fit your ideas. • Handwriting to Text Turn handwritten notes into editable text for easier editing, organizing, and reuse. • Powerful Search Find information faster by searching handwritten notes and text inside PDFs. • Images, GIFs, Audio & Video Bring your notes to life with images, animated GIFs, audio, and video—all within your notebook. • Personalized Notebooks Customize covers, paper templates, and themes to create a workspace that feels like your own. • Custom Toolbar & Tool Box Arrange your favorite tools around the way you work and keep the ones you use most within easy reach. • Smooth Writing Experience Optimized handwriting, palm rejection, and Apple Pencil interactions help writing feel smooth, responsive, and natural. • Easy Organization Organize and sort your documents, bookmark important pages, and quickly get back to the content you need. • Data Protection & Backup Multiple backup options and improved data protection help keep your important notes safe. • Cloud Backup Back up your notebooks to cloud storage for easier long-term storage and management. MADE FOR THE WAY YOU TAKE NOTES From class notes and study materials to work documents, PDF annotation, brainstorming, and everyday ideas, OrigNotes gives you a flexible space to capture, organize, and develop your thoughts. Simple when you need it. Powerful when you need more. Write. Think. Create. Organize. All in OrigNotes.

Screenshots

Stylus Labs Write Pro4 screens
OrigNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OrigNotes at Free against Stylus Labs Write Pro's $8.99. OrigNotes also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Stylus Labs Write Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OrigNotes is free to download; Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OrigNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OrigNotes has 359 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Stylus Labs Write Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of OrigNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, OrigNotes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stylus Labs Write Pro versus OrigNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStylus Labs Write ProOrigNotes
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (40 ratings)4.7 (359 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40359 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew WhiteHangzhou Future Writing Technology Co.,LTD.

Customer experience

Stylus Labs Write Pro

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

OrigNotes

All ratings359 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative12.7%

In-app purchases

None

Stylus Labs Write Pro

No in-app purchases

None

OrigNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stylus Labs Write Pro free?
Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OrigNotes free?
OrigNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stylus Labs Write Pro or OrigNotes?
OrigNotes is rated higher. Stylus Labs Write Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while OrigNotes averages 4.7 from 359 ratings.
Do Stylus Labs Write Pro or OrigNotes have ads?
Neither Stylus Labs Write Pro nor OrigNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stylus Labs Write Pro or OrigNotes?
Stylus Labs Write Pro ships an update every 4 months, and OrigNotes every 11 days. Most recently, Stylus Labs Write Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and OrigNotes on October 18, 2026.

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