# Writing Notes vs Simple Handwritten Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Handwritten Note at 50% against Writing Notes's 0%. Simple Handwritten Note also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Writing Notes's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writing Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Handwritten Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Handwritten Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Notes has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Writing Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Handwritten Note's.

Writing Notes ships an update every 2 months, Simple Handwritten Note every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Notes | Simple Handwritten Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-notes-writing-board/id1631841760/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handwritten-note/id1660363609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小娜 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612949921) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Writing Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-notes-writing-board/id1631841760)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


### Simple Handwritten Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handwritten-note/id1660363609)

This app allows users to jot down notes and sketches using a black pen. It functions as a simple memo pad or notebook for quickly capturing ideas or communicating through writing. The core features include writing, erasing, and saving.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Drawing and sketching, Memo pad functionality, Quick idea capture, Writing, erasing, and saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Notes free?

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

### Is Simple Handwritten Note free?

Simple Handwritten Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Writing Notes or Simple Handwritten Note?

Simple Handwritten Note is rated higher. Writing Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Simple Handwritten Note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Writing Notes or Simple Handwritten Note have ads?

Both Writing Notes and Simple Handwritten Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writing Notes or Simple Handwritten Note?

Writing Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Handwritten Note every 3 months. Most recently, Writing Notes was updated on October 18, 2026 and Simple Handwritten Note on October 9, 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.*