# Handcent Anywhere vs BetterKeeper

The clearest difference is rating: BetterKeeper at 5.0 against Handcent Anywhere's 2.1. BetterKeeper also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). Handcent Anywhere's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BetterKeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Handcent Anywhere asks for nothing beyond the download.

BetterKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handcent Anywhere has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Handcent Anywhere ships an update every 8 months, BetterKeeper every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handcent Anywhere | BetterKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcent-anywhere/id1602229196/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterkeeper-tasks-and-projects/id6757926719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HANDCENT CORPORATION (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/562204569) | [HiTech Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124417233) |

## What reviewers say

### Handcent Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcent-anywhere/id1602229196)

Send and receive text messages from your computer or tablet, syncing seamlessly with your phone. Utilize larger screens and keyboards for faster, more convenient texting without constantly checking your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Send/receive texts on computers and tablets, 2-way sync with cellphone, Message history and status sync, Utilize larger screens and keyboards, Manage multiple numbers, Real-time synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BetterKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterkeeper-tasks-and-projects/id6757926719)

Manage tasks, notes, projects, and track your time in a single, private application. It syncs via iCloud, offering a native Apple experience across devices. Collaborate on projects easily by sharing iCloud links.

**Highlights:** Task and reminder management, Project organization with collaboration, Rich note-taking with templates, Integrated time tracking, Private iCloud syncing, Native Apple experience, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beeter Keeper Paid Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BetterKeeper Paid Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handcent Anywhere free?

Handcent Anywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BetterKeeper free?

BetterKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handcent Anywhere or BetterKeeper?

BetterKeeper is rated higher. Handcent Anywhere averages 2.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BetterKeeper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Handcent Anywhere or BetterKeeper have ads?

Neither Handcent Anywhere nor BetterKeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handcent Anywhere or BetterKeeper?

Handcent Anywhere ships an update every 8 months, and BetterKeeper every 4 weeks. Most recently, Handcent Anywhere was updated on October 24, 2026 and BetterKeeper on October 25, 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.*