Comparison

Hanns Note vs PottLoood

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

Head to head
About

Hanns Note

Features
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This software is designed for HannsNote Smart Notepad, providing extended data saving resolution by synchronization through Bluetooth service. In result you can keep your works more effectively. Further more to manage them and share them to friends, and even backing them up with our cloud services. Features: - Manage your files in folders - File persistence diversity - Share your works to others with smart phone capability

About

PottLoood

A simple handwriting notebook app with extensive drawing tools, including pens, markers, and erasers with customizable colors and thickness. Add images, convert handwriting to text, and choose from various paper types. Share and back up your notes easily.

Highlights
  • Pen, marker, eraser tools
  • 190 color options and 100 thickness levels
  • Add images to notes
  • Handwritten text to text conversion
  • Multiple paper types and colors
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Share notebooks
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PottLoood is a simple handwriting notebook application. The easy-to-understand design allows intuitive operation. Anyone can use it easily! ◆Drawing tools ・Pen, marker, eraser You can choose from 190 colors and 100 levels of thickness! Frequently used colors can be registered as favorite colors. Straight line mode is also available. ・Image You can add images from your device to the note! ・Text recognition and text (paid feature) You can convert handwritten text into text! Keyboard text input is also available! ・Paper types and colors The following 10 types of paper are available! - Blank - Ruled (thin/thick) - Cornell Note - Graph (small/big) - Kanji Practice - 4 Line Ruled - 10/12 Staves You can also choose from white or black paper! ◆Other features ・Share You can share your notebooks with other users! ・Backup (paid feature) - Sync with iCloud. - Data can be backed up to Google Drive. ◆We recommend using it this way ・You can use PottLoood for all your class notes. You don't have to carry your notebooks with you anymore. ・Organize ideas for work. It is perfect for those times when you just want to write down whatever comes to your mind. ・For a diary or hobby notebook. You can also quickly paste your favorite photos. ・You can practice your beautiful handwriting in the Kanji Practice Book, which is easy to keep up because you can do it anywhere! ◆Help and Inquiries Please refer to the "FAQ" in the app if you have any problems such as "I don't know how to use this app" or "There might be a bug." If the problem persists, please contact us using the "Contact Us" link in the app. If you have any questions that require a reply, please use Contact Us instead of Review. ◇ PottLoood Home Page ◇ https://pottloood.com/ ◇ Development company's homepage ◇ https://www.aevic.co.jp/

Screenshots

Hanns Note3 screens
PottLoood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanns Note at none against PottLoood's 6. Hanns Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PottLoood's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PottLoood sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hanns Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanns Note ships an update every 6 weeks, PottLoood every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Hanns Note versus PottLoood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanns NotePottLoood
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—36.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANNSTAR DISPLAY CORPORATIONAEVIC CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Hanns Note

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PottLoood

One-time5
  • OCR / Text2 variants$1.99
  • Backup$1.99
  • Release Celebration Pack$1.99
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  • Unlimited Notes$1.99
  • Complete Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Hanns Note free?
Hanns Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PottLoood free?
PottLoood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanns Note or PottLoood have ads?
Neither Hanns Note nor PottLoood shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanns Note or PottLoood?
Hanns Note ships an update every 6 weeks, and PottLoood every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hanns Note was updated on November 7, 2026 and PottLoood on November 4, 2026.

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