Comparison

Stylus Labs Write vs Tensings

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

This app offers advanced tools for managing and editing handwritten notes and documents. It supports cloud integration, vector graphics, and includes features for intelligent selection, reflowing text, and creating links. It's ideal for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching.

Highlights
  • Intelligent selection, erase, and move tools
  • Reflow handwritten text with insert space
  • Create handwritten links and bookmarks
  • Save and paste clippings
  • Unlimited undo/redo jog dial
  • Split view for dual document editing
  • Standard note-taking and drawing tools
Features
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Write provides 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 The free version shows a watermark on each page, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase. Website: http://www.styluslabs.com FAQ: http://www.styluslabs.com/faq Support: support@styluslabs.com

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Tensings

Features
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Screenshots

Stylus Labs Write4 screens
Tensings3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tensings at none against Stylus Labs Write's 1. Tensings also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). Stylus Labs Write's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Stylus Labs Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tensings asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stylus Labs Write ships an update every 7 months, Tensings daily. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stylus Labs Write versus Tensings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStylus Labs WriteTensings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (304 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew WhiteAleksejs Voloviks

Bugs and requests

Stylus Labs Write

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Randomly loses data
  • Data loss is inconsistent
  • Purchase not syncing across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • PDF export functionality
  • Search functionality
  • More handy pencil changing options

Tensings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stylus Labs Write

One-time1
  • Full version$8.99
None

Tensings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stylus Labs Write free?
Stylus Labs Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tensings free?
Tensings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stylus Labs Write or Tensings have ads?
Neither Stylus Labs Write nor Tensings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stylus Labs Write or Tensings?
Stylus Labs Write ships an update every 7 months, and Tensings daily. Most recently, Stylus Labs Write was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tensings on October 27, 2026.

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