Comparison

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw vs Writing Notes

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

Head to head
About

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

Create and display handwritten notes, drawings, and sketches directly on your iOS home screen. This app offers a suite of free drawing tools, including customizable pens, an eraser, and undo/redo functionality. Save unlimited notes, organize them into folders, and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • iOS 14 home screen widgets
  • Free drawing and sketching tools
  • Apple Pencil compatibility
  • Customizable pen types and colors
  • Undo, redo, and eraser
  • Unlimited note saving
  • Folder organization
Features
Read full description

It's a handwritten notes app compatible with iOS14 home screen widgets. All features are completely free to use. - Quick start - Easy to draw handwritten notes - Compatible with Apple Pencil - You can choose the type and color of the pen - Undo, Redo, with eraser function - You can share your notes on SNS - Unlimited notes can be saved - Can be divided into folders - Supports iOS14 home screen widget - Dark mode support - Completely free, no additional charge Want to put handwritten notes, scribbles, illustrations and sketches on your home screen? URL scheme: handwritten://

About

Writing Notes

Capture your thoughts and sketches on an unlimited digital canvas. This app offers realistic brushes for notes and art, with a special function for character training. Its minimalist design ensures a smooth, intuitive user experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited canvas
  • Realistic brushes
  • Handwritten notes
  • Digital painting
  • Character training function
  • Minimalist interface
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
Read full description

The tablet is a simple handwritten note taking software with a variety of realistic brushes. It can be used as a draft paper to record inspiration and share ideas; It can also be used for painting. Tianzige character training function, easy character training support printing. The minimalist interface and simple functions make it easier for you to use. Enable apps to write without waiting. Support Apple pencil and draw as soon as you pick up the pen! This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: Terms of Service: https://penxiaona.github.io/posts/penxiaona/fuwu Privacy Policy : https://penxiaona.github.io/posts/penxiaona/privacy

Screenshots

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw4 screens
Writing Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw at 64% against Writing Notes's 0%. Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Writing Notes's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Writing Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Writing Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw's written reviews are positive against 0% of Writing Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw ships an update every 6 weeks, Writing Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw versus Writing Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwritten Notes Widget, DrawWriting Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (58 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFugaPiyo Inc.小娜 彭

Customer experience

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

All ratings57 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative12.0%

Writing Notes

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Writing Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99

Questions

Is Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw free?
Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Writing Notes free?
Writing Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw or Writing Notes?
Writing Notes is rated higher. Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Writing Notes averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.
Do Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw or Writing Notes have ads?
Both Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw and Writing Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw or Writing Notes?
Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw ships an update every 6 weeks, and Writing Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw was updated on October 22, 2026 and Writing Notes on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons