Comparison

Handwriting Book vs Notator | Annotate Documents

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

Head to head
About

Handwriting Book

This app offers an infinite canvas for note-taking and creative work. It features natural writing, shape and text insertion, document scanning, and easy sharing options. Organize your notes with folders and tags, and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Natural writing experience
  • Insert text, shapes, and images
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Folder and tag organization
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and image
Features
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Handwriting Book is an efficient app with infinite canvas. Natural and smooth writing, infinitely enlarged canvas, and supports the insertion of various geometric figures, texts, and pictures, whether it is recording class notes, meeting minutes, or any creative ideas, you can do it all easily. 【Fluent writing】 - Infinitely expand the enlarged canvas - Drag, zoom in and out at will, zoom to origin or zoom to fit canvas with one click - Real brushstrokes, natural and smooth writing - Can be set to use only Apple Pencil to avoid accidental touch - One-click switching between browsing and editing modes - Undo and redo 【Canvas settings】 - You can set canvas style, grid, horizontal line, vertical line, dot, etc. - You can set the color of the guide line or turn off the guide line - You can set canvas background 【Quick Insert】 - Insert text anywhere, support custom font size, font, font color, background color - Built-in document scanner, scan textbooks, contracts and other paper documents, automatically identify text content - Supports insertion of multiple geometric shapes, rectangle, circle, line, arrow, triangle, star, cylinder, cube, sine cosine, cone, coordinate system. At the same time, the inserted shapes can be customized with various parameters and saved as default properties. - Support for inserting photos in albums 【Note management】 - Unlimited note creation - Support for creating folders and classifying documents - Tag notes to find them faster - With a recently deleted folder, notes are no longer afraid of accidentally deleted - Directly choose to create notes on your local device or iCloud Drive - Copy, move, share notes with one click 【Easy Sharing】 - One-click sharing - One-click export (support image, PDF, drafts format) 【Multi-device synchronization】 - iCloud cloud storage, important data will never disappear - iPhone, iPad multi-device synchronization Subscription instructions: 1. Subscription service: We offer annual subscription 2. Subscription price: The subscription price depends on the selected subscription package, and the actual price shall prevail 3. Automatic renewal: Subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period Privacy Policy: https://icreamapp.home.blog/2022/10/08/privacy-policy-15/ Terms of Use: https://icreamapp.home.blog/2022/10/08/term-of-use/ If you have any questions or suggestions about our app, please e-mail lilliancream@163.com.We are looking forward to your feedbacks.

About

Notator | Annotate Documents

This app allows for detailed annotation of PDFs and images with various tools, including support for Apple Pencil. It offers flexible import options, high-quality rendering for large files, and intuitive page management. Upgrade to Pro for advanced export and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • PDF and image annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Flexible PDF import
  • High-quality PDF support
  • Zoom up to 1000%
  • Intuitive page management
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Notator is the ultimate app for all your PDF and image annotation needs, along with seamless note-taking capabilities. It adapts effortlessly to any situation, whether you're studying, working, or simply organizing your personal life. Experience the versatility of Notator today! What does Notator have in store for you? 1. Easy Annotation on PDFs and Images Effortlessly elevate your PDFs and images using a range of editing tools like pens, text boxes, and shapes. Infuse your own style by adding annotations, whether it's making notes on drawings, creating study guides, or refining your materials to perfection. 2. Supports Apple Pencil Our platform is fully compatible with the Apple Pencil, guaranteeing a seamless and precise writing experience when working on your documents. Additionally, you have the flexibility to utilize your fingers as an alternative input method. 3. Flexible PDF Import Extract specific portions from images saved on your device, recently captured photos, or PDF materials, and seamlessly insert them into your document while editing. 4. High-Quality PDF Support No need to worry about image degradation when importing large PDFs, even ones as big as A0 size. Edit detailed drawings and extensive project materials with ease, so you can stay stress-free while working on your documents. 5. Clipping and Pasting of PDFs & Photos Extract specific portions from images saved on your device, recently captured photos, or PDF materials, and seamlessly insert them into your document while editing. 6. Zoom Function Enables zooming up to 1000%, ensuring a hassle-free experience for annotating and reviewing intricate details in drawings. 7. Intuitive Page Management Effortlessly manage pages in imported PDFs or created documents with an intuitive interface. Rearrange, duplicate, delete, or add pages with ease, putting you in complete control. 8. Cloud Storage Compatible Easily import PDFs and images from cloud storage services like iCloud, Dropbox, Box. You can also upload your own documents hassle-free. 9. Notator Pro By upgrading to Notator Pro, you unlock the following features: - Export your created documents as PDFs or JPGs to easily share them with other apps. - Edit documents created by colleagues, friends, or family on different devices (note: real-time co-editing is not available). Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we add more useful features. To register, simply head to the "Settings" menu and select "Notator Pro." And guess what? You can enjoy a free trial for the first week! ◆ Ideal for a wide range of situations including: - Annotating intricate drawings or documents with precision. - Extracting specific sections from multi-page PDFs and adding your notes. - Annotating PDFs and images stored in cloud storage effortlessly. - Cutting out sections from various PDFs and images and compiling them into a single document. ◆ Contact Us If you have any questions, problems, or requests about using the app, feel free to contact us via our contact form. https://cimtops-sglab.com/about#contact-us ◆ Terms of Service https://cimtops-sglab.com/terms ◆ Privacy Policy https://cimtops-sglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Handwriting Book4 screens
Notator | Annotate Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handwriting Book at 3.6 against Notator | Annotate Documents's 2.0. Handwriting Book also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Handwriting Book sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per year and Notator | Annotate Documents sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handwriting Book holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handwriting Book has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Handwriting Book versus Notator | Annotate Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwriting BookNotator | Annotate Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婧 李CIMTOPS SG LAB Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Handwriting Book

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral42.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Notator | Annotate Documents

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Handwriting Book

Subscriptions1
  • Annual subscription$4.491 Year
2 purchases

Notator | Annotate Documents

Subscriptions2
  • Notator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Notator Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Handwriting Book free?
Handwriting Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notator | Annotate Documents free?
Notator | Annotate Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handwriting Book or Notator | Annotate Documents?
Handwriting Book is rated higher. Handwriting Book averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Notator | Annotate Documents averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Handwriting Book or Notator | Annotate Documents have ads?
Neither Handwriting Book nor Notator | Annotate Documents shows ads.

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